NC0068632_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Suilins
Director
atural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
September 14, 2009
Mr, Kevin Mann
Vice -President of Operations
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc.
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville„ North Carolina 28681
Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent/Monitoring Violations
Tracking Th NOV-2009-LM-0026
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County
Dear Mr, Mann:
A review of the June 2009 scif-monitoring reportfor the subject facility revealed a violation of the
.following parameter at Outfall 001:
Date
Parameter
Reported Value
6/8/09
BOD
6/30/09
BOD
6/30/09
Total nitrogen
6/30/09
Total phosphorus
'7 .7 mg/L.
5.3 mg/L
one for 2nd Qtr.
None for 2nd Qtr.
Permit Limit/Monitoring
Requirement
7.5 mg'L (Daily maximum)
5,0 mg/L (Monthly average)
Monitor quarterly
Monitor quarterly
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division
of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of
a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact Ms, Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Aliocco or me at
704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Rs)gional Office
Location: 610 East Center .Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC .28115.
Phone: [phone] ) Fax: [phone] \Customer Service, 1-877-623-6748
intemet, mmncwaterquality.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr, Chou -Li Hsu
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc.
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject:
Dear Mr. Hsu:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 24, 2009
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2009-LV-0377
Craftmaster Furniture 'WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0068632
Alexander County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the May 2009 selfimonitorine report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter at Outfall. 001.:
Date Parameter Reported Value
5/4/09 BOD 7,7 mg/L
5/31/09 BOD 5.3 mg/L
Permit Limit
7.5 mg/L. (Daily maximum)
5.0 mg/L (Monthly average)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided an explanation for the
noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should you have
additional information concerning the violationsor comments which you wish to present, please submit them to
the attention of Ms, Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent, You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office for additional information,.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Allocco or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave,, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Prione: [phone] 1 F t?614) 663-6040 Customer Service: 1-577-623-6748
Internet www,ncwaterguality.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Ccleen ft Sullins
Governor Director
Mr, Chou -Li Hsu
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc.
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsvilfe, North Carolina 28681
Subject:
Dear Hsu:
August 12, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations
Tracking e: NOV-2009-LV-0361
Craftrnaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County
A review of the April 2009 itorin
following parameter at Outfall 001.:
Date
4/13/09
4130/09
e
Parameter Reported Value
BOD 8.7 nivIL
BOD 5 6 ung11-
le subject facility revealed a vioiation ofthe
Permit Unlit
7.5 ing/L (Daily maximum)
5.0 (Monthly average)
.Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided an explanation for the
noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should you have
additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to
the attention ofNis, Marcia Allocco.
The Division of Water Quality- may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. if
the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Ms_ Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate s, Allocco or me at
[phone],
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Alexander County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Location.: 610 East Center Ave., SAP. 30 Mooresville NC, 23115
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resou
Division of Water Quality
Eeeriy Eaves Perdue Coieen H. Suikns
Governor Oirecror
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vIr. Arthur C ardin
Craftmaster I urnit tre, Inc.
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsviolina
Dear 'Mr, Cardin;
C:'ompliancc Evalua
Craltmaster Furnitu
NPI.)ES Permit. No. NCC
:Alexander County. N.C.
Dee Freeman
Secretary
,f is a copy of the co pliance. Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at d o subjeet facility on April 2009, by Mr. \Ves Bell of this Office. Please
the facility-s Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report: should be se➢f-explanr
concerning this report, please do
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Alexander Co
sh.ou;
you have
y 9uestio
Mr, Bell or nee at [phone].
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., suite 301 Mooresville, NO 2E 115
Phone: (704) 663• 15999 \ Fax: [phone]C-16 \ unto rrer er;ric7-623.6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguuaiity org
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Permit: NC0068632
inspection Date; 0.412212C09
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?Stortherfanityranderectribetd the permit?.
.AftArettaelre.aily•specliall etanittersenflaragereatitta?
Is .accasatto filater plant siterrestricteg tooth,iefgpmecal pubeit?"
is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Contrnent: The subject permit expires on April 30, 2009, The flow equalization basins
,
are not used ditrwig normal operations. The facility is in the process of connecting to a
municipal sewer system that conveys wastewater to the Town of Taylorsvilleis WWI P
The sewer line and hurtle station structures have been installed, however, the ORC
estimated that the facility would be lied -on"' by early to mid Summer
Record KeePmg
Are records kerA and rhaetafned as requeed by the perrnW2
ts requeed informaLon readily ayaeacie comVete and hurrentP
Are records Maintamed for 3 years (lab. reo required 5 years)?
Are analytical results cenststent with data reported on DMRsP
the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and locauon of sampling
Name of indlvidual perfcemtng the sampi ng
Results of anahis6 and calibration
Dates of analysus
Name of pershn performing analyses
learsported COCs
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llarthsctORC yisitaticreleg aatallablecated otgerelit?
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Is the ORC certyfied at gran equal' to or Mgher than the faciirty hiasseficauon2
Is the backup operator' certeled at one grade iess or greater than the famloy classification?
is a copy of the current NPDES perret avaliable on site?
Facility ha-s copy of previous years Anneal Report -cc file for reytette?
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Permit: NC006'8632 Owner - Facility: Crattma star Furniture Facility
Inspection Date:
04122.2009 Inspection Type: Con-ipliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: The records were organized and well maintained. DMRs were reviewed
during the period February. 08 through January C9. Daily minimum effluent dissolved
oxgyen violations were reported in April 08, July 08, and September 08 (1 violation per
month): A daily maximum effluent BOD violation was reported in September 08, The
Division has separately addressed these above -noted violaflons. No flows were
reported on 8/30/08, 8131108, and 1131/09: however, the inspection verified the
discrepancies were transcription errors Amended DMRs will be resubmitted„ The ORC
must ensure all visitations (including times on -site) are properly documented on the
DMRs (discrepancies noted in June 08, July 08, December 08, and January 09),
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or iaboratory'?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility uSing 3 contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at iess than or equal to 6 0 degrees CelsiusT
Incubator (Fecal Conform) set to 44 5 degrees Celsius+/- 0 2 degrees?
incubator (BOO) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius 1 0 degrees?
Comment. On -site field analyses (pH, temperature,dissolved oxygen, and total
residual chlorine) are performed under laboratory certification #5062„ Water Tech Labs
(Certification #50) has also been contracted to provide analytical support„ Please refer
to Mr: Chet Whitings (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report
regarding the on -site laboratory practices,
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sa.mpling flow proportional?
Is sample, collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampiing performed as required by the permit (frequency% sampling type representative)?
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (fregueno,y, sampling type, and sa ,pling location)? •
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean 'with acceptable housekeeping? annn
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Judge, and Leerier t, al are appRioableT
Comment: The facility appear d td be properly operated and well ma sled at the
time of the inspet tRor
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
tvlceuaR
b MecharbCaf
Arun the bars ade, atesy oreerr n deb rs
the screen tree oar exressrw°e debars
disposal of soreer rn fn uo
e end in good nsond pone
omment;
Aeration Basins
Mode of opera,:on
Type of ae'atsor�
plied
T,eEieab
Is the basin free crf dead spots
Are surface aerate age: fixers operatona?
Are the diffusers operational
Is the foa tr the .re.pae- v""lop f
gybes the learn Dover Tess har7 25 of Etre ba,
is th o 0 level acceptable
the DO Revel acceptable 0 It to
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Yes No NA
NE
Yes roa NA NE
Comment: The facility operates three ceratiort basins in setlee is periodically
added to mainto n appropriate pH levels. A check valve for one of the t lowertmotor
units was not operating properly, The check vaivo should be repaired as soon a
possible,
ondar clarifier
is the oRarifier free of black and odorous atef```
Is tt�e site free of e de sue buildup'of soRrds n eel ter wet R of ueou"`ar r
Are w "eveb,
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is the drive unit ropesh
la the return rake
Is the overflown clear
ude blanket le el acceptable (pprc: mate ' a the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
al
ptd e k0
nor Facility iTrattraster Fuat
Inspection Type: cumal.ar vakua
Are tablet chlorinators opera lucr a
Are the tablets the proper size and
Number of tubes in use
Is the °eve" of ch6cri e res,duak acrd tat
th or sludcre buoldup ;y
ere chlohne residual prig i y de-chlcronatcun
Comment
hntact cheber
rbulersceh?
e sdlidslprn Roo'?
De chlorin Lion
Type of system€
is the feed raga prep cnal' tr chicrine amount (1 tb t
is s erg e appropriate to cyloriders?
de-d
Yes No NA NE
ubslan,ce stored a1va'y from chi rule r ontazners`t`
Are the tablets the proper sse and type
Comment The chlorination and d chlurir atiorl ttablets were being strlred in the
building.
Are tablet de -chic n
Nut
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Pe
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Comment The t unity uses sodium sulfite tablets for denhiorination, The t i isirar
ion systmi
issue an authorization-to-construct(ETC) on 7.017107for a d chlurin,
Flow Measurement - Effluent
qs flow meter used for rep rrtanp'y
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NIA
Tablet
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Id the
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uent
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Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The flow mete brated annually and was t calibrated on 5/30108 by
8,VV, Allen Company, The fad y staff must ensure the sti!linrd elf is kept free of
leaves, debris, etc.
nt Pipe
'ay to ttae out faf( p
Are the redesving water free of f.a
y rrraintairrery
t that Evart t,F
If effluent (diffuser per pipes are reguErad) are t" ,° ()per atRvtg property
taunts ana other w etlr[3'
Comment The effluent appeared clear with no ffoatabfe solids or foam The eceiving
n
stream was not evaluated at the time of the inspection,
Pump StationLL Effluent
Is the parrp
reallp ryp
of bypass fines or strra tures'?
ra re all pumps ocperata[e
Are float : anthers f.e abl+a"
CADA € ape
uefihle an
Aerobic Digester
the cap at'/ anegE.; it
. nag a•de .sale
Is the site free of e ass
e od r ar;re Debi
*age avaaa9sdle for properly waste Swag
atsc n
kite and a erat. rt l?
aa
in the triEry
Comment: Digested sll rfg is trartsproted to the Town of Taylorsv
Millers ,Septic Service for final treatment and disposal,
Standby Power
tfcall an..tEvated tanddy power aa`aEla Ee
hr generatr r test dy interrupting pa E ary pia er amerce"
rPby
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Inspection Type: pliann? Eiv station
StandbyPower
is the generator tested s rt er =ca
Yes_ No NA NE
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Was genera
ed & opera ttanai d crt g the {nsgectio
c the generat r+,s; have adex .late papa ty t Aerate tine entire wwastewwater s€te'?
e an emergency agreement with a fuel ndror tar extend ran 'back-up power?
e generator tn,el level ltnanitorei'
Comment:
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BRIAN EADES +l-ITP
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CRAFTMASTER
FURNITURE INCORPORATED
A l iN: Ms. Marcio Allocco
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Office
610 East Center Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation- tJn i
Tracking #;NOV-2009-t^V-0023
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit #NC0068632.
Alexander County
January 27, 2009
Dear Ms. Allocco,
As mentioned on the reverse of the ammended September 2008 DMR,
checking the "compliant" box was an oversight on my part and this is the
corrected form with listed measures taken to remediate the situtation. Just prior
to taking the BOD tests, operators have noticed heavy ammounts of detergent
entering the WWTP influent barscreen. I was notified soon after, and contact
was made with plant staff to prevent (or at least reduce) ammaunt of detergents
entering the system. Heavy ammounts as you know can limit bug performence in
the basins, reducing BOD effectiveness. Once detergent load lessened, I upped
the lime dosage to correct pH to neutural, then BOD results corrected to within
limits. If I can answer any more questions about this issue please call me at
[phone] anytime. Thank you.
Brian Eades, ORC Craftrnaster WWTP

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D*SCl NO.- 001 MONTH- SrrNnbf r YEAR 2000
FACTUTY NAME- Graflnla9tar Furniture Corporation CLASS TT COUNTY- ALEXANDER
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE- Brian Erodes GRADE -IV PHONE (VZ0) 6324250
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES - (1►-WATER TECH LATE, INC (x)-FV,A
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED - S) COLLECTING SAMMPLES-ORC & B.cli-up operators
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
Ail monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet peflit equtrcrnuS
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet pemdt requirements
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Comptiarit
If the facility is noncompliant. please comment on corrective actions being t to equipment, operation, maintenance. etc.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under ray direction Or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the intemation submitted. Based on my Inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the systelar or those persona directly responsible fes gathering the information the Information
submitted is, to the best ofmy 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 knocking violationS.”
410010 Temperature 00556
00076 Turbidity 00600
00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610
00082 Color (ADM) 00625
00095 Conductivity 00630
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BODs 00665
00340 COD 00720
00400 pH 00745
00530 Total Suspended 00927
Residue 00929
00545 Settleable Matter 00940
Permittee (Please prim
Signature
(Required)
A
Oil lit Grease 00951
Total Nitrogen 01002
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites 01032
01034
Total Phorphorou.s
Cyanide
Total Sulfide
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium
Total Chloride
01037
01042
01045
01051
01062
e
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Oadriiiton
Hexavatent Chromium
Chromium
Total Cobalt
ColVer
Iron
Molybdenum
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Celiform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
Permit Exp. Date
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880 formaldehyde
71900 Mercury
81551 Xyiene
Parameter Codes assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by 'visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site al D2q,eni3tAtOJKAlti(wSS and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data,
* ORC must visit facility and document -visitation of faCility as required per 15A NCAC 80 *0204.
" If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the st
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Beverly Eaves Perdue, Gove
Dee Freeman, Secretary's, Secretary
North Carolina Department, of Environment anii Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Div iston WatCr Quality
January 23, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL #7007 1490 0004 4510 1636
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Arthur Gardin, Human Resources Director
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc.
PO Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2009-LV-0023
Craftmaster Furniture VIAATTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0068632
Alexander County
Dear Mr, Gardin
A review of the September 2008 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a viola on
of the following parameter for Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value
912/08 BOD 8.5 mg/L
Permit Limit
7.5 mg/L (Daily maximum)
The Facility Status was erroneously listed as Compliant on the backside of the Discharge
Monitoring Report — DWQ Form MR-1; this is also a violation subject to an enforcement action„ Remedial
actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since the comments
section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report did not provide an explanation for the
noted effluent limit violation, it is requested that a written response to this Notice be submitted by no later
than February 27, 2009, The response should include any additional information concerning the violation
or comments that you wish to present, Please address your response to the attention of Ms„ Marcia
Allocco of this Office.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations, If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance
problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a
Special Order by Consent, You may contact Ms, Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me
at [phone]
co Point Source Branch
Alexander County Health Department
MA
NCDENR
Sincereiy,
fr 1 k
.
Robert B, Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
aro t Ina
Mooresville Regional ()Rine
interne:
Division of Water QUaiitY
Phone [phone] Customer Service
East Center Ave, Suite -30 Mooresville, Ni' 28,115 F ax 704-663-6040 1,877-623-6748
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ent o vironrment tnd iNatural Resourees
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
fyiv<ision of Watcr Quality
January
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7006 2760 0001 8493 0 86
Mr. Arthur Gard.in, Hun Resources Director
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc,
Post Office Box 759
i aylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Craftmaster Furniture 1\% W P
NPDFS Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, N.C.
Tracking #: NOV-PC-2007-0048
Dear Mr. Gardin:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 19, 2007, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
inform. the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of violation (NOV) because of the perrnittee's
failure to obtain an Authori atir n to Construct (ATC) for the modification of the existing
treatment process (dechlorination) as required by the'NCAC 21.1 .0139 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Dechlorination Section of the attached
report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($2.5,000.00) per violation., per day may be assessed against any person wxh.o violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued
pursuant to G,S., 143-215.1. Any construction, modification, andior addition to the treatment
process must be approved by the Division (ATC) prior to the initiation of such activities. The
Division developed a Fast 'Track ATC process for facilities utilizing a dechlorination treatment
process. 'The Division has previously delegated the review of all ATCs to the Construction
Grants & Loans Section. '1 he Fast Track application and guidance can be found at the following
website address: http://wow.nccgl.netin.ews;ATCoverview,html.
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Dechlorination Section of the report. In responding, please address your cointncnts to the
attention o ism � resa 11c c o.
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Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Name(s) of Onsite Represent etive(s(lTitles(s 1Phone and Fax Nir ber(s)
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Self -Monitoring Program !$ Facility Site Review II EffluentOReceiving Waters $ Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments {Attach additional streets of naerative and checklists as nece
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley Bell
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Permit. NCrird 8 33
Inspect ti Date: 010t200
Ow ner - Facidity: Craftrnaster Furniture Fa rlity
Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Of the present permit expires in 6 month
Is the facility as described in the permit
Are there any special conditions f+ r the peirmit
is access to the plant site restricted to the general public'
is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
essj Has the perm sub en a new application
rrtmnt: The Influent equalization basins have not been utilized in several years:
The facility was required to comply wIth a 28 ugil TRC 'iuenit by 1 11 ,
Record Keeptng
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 yea
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRsq
is the chauri-of-custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of an
Y
Narmae of Eastern perforrmamg analyses
Transported COCs
Are;Div1Rs complete. do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance
or
Yes No NA NE
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0000
Yes No NA NE
000
8000
000
O 00
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he facility rs = or 5 MOD permitted flow) De they operate 24r'7 with certified operator on each shift?
is the C RC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility cEassificatron
Is the ORC vwsin log available and current/
sport to users and /
is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility class
is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
DO 0
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Permit: NC0063632 Owner - Facility: Craftniaster Furniture Facility
Inspection Date: 01/19/2007 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period November 05 through October 06. No
limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. The sample
type for total nitrogen and total phosphorus should be changed from "C°' (composite) to
"G" (Grab). In addition, the permitted winter limits should be accurately documented on
future DMRs.
boratorlr
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified tab?
# 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 Colrform) set to 44,5 degrees Celsius+/"- 0 2 degrees
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1,0 degrees?
Comment: On -site field analyses are performed under the laboratory certification
#5062 (Town of Taytorsville). The remaining effluent analyses are performed by Water
Tech Labs, Inc. (certification #50). Please refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's
Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report regarding the Town of Taylorsville's
laboratory practices.
Yes No NA N
Yes No NA NE
. 000
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Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? NOOD
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • ❑
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 reprene)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream SampYes No NA NE
0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the per tit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? I• ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations __..nance
© _orations & alntenan�
Is the plant generally dean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ 0 0 Cl
-
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
facility staff provide daily lime additions to maintain the facility's treatment efficiency,
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Permit fJ 8 2 Owner • Facility: raftrrraster Furniture Fad y
inspection Date t 1/19 24ti' lr ssection Type: Compilance Evaluation
r Screens
Type of bar screen
a;Manual
bMechanica
Are the bars adequately screert'sng debris?°'
is the screen free of excessive debris?
is disposal of screening in compliance?
is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Arbon Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
is the basin free of dead spo
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers opetrattonap
is the foam the proper cclor for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less the 25% of the basin's surface?
the 0 levee acceptable?"
DO level acceptable?(1.ti to , :0 main
Gonirn nt: The facility utilizes three aeration basins in series.,
Secondary C
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Yes No NA N.
0
m000
Yes N NA NE
Ext. Air
L}afftset
e site free of excessive buildup of solids in center we Yi riff circular clsalter?
Are weirs leveia
is the swte free of weir blockage?
is the site free at evidence of silo rt-circultinn?
is scum removal adequate?
the site free of excessive hosting sludge?
the drive unit operational?
th
urn rate acceptable iicwu turbulence)?
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0068632 Owner - Facility: Cra trnaster Furniture Facility
Inspection Date: 0109/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately A of the sidewall depth)
Comment;
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residua! acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth,, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The cable type flow meter is calibrated once per year. The flow meter was
last calibrated by B,W. Allen on 5/31/06.
De -chlorination
Type of system ? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? • 0 n 0
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 00.0
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 • 0 0
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ 0 0 0
Comment: The dechlor and chlorination tablets are stored in one building; however,
the tablets are sealed in their respective container.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 • 0 0
Number of tubes in use?
NA NE
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■ 0 0 0
Yes No NA NE.
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O 0 0
Yes No NA NE
■ 0 0 0
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Comment: The effluent is dechlorinated in the effluent trough prior to the effluent
pump station. The permittee did not request and/or received approval (by the Division)
for this treatment process addition (dechlorination) as required by NCAC 2H :0139
(Minimum Design Requirements) and G.S. 143-215.1..
Yes No NA NE.
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Permit. NCO ri6FtJ2
Inspection Date: Ovi9t2 07
Owner - Facility: Cma or Furniture Facility
Inspection Type: Cornelia c Evaivation
PunwStation Effluent
is the pump wet well tree of bypass lines or structure
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable'
Are float controls operable'?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power avarlabie
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source"
Is the generator tested under load?
Yes No NA NE
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection'
Do the generator(a) have adequate capacity to operate the entire vaastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
Effluent
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained'
Are the receiving
to
ee of foam other than trace amounts and other debt
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared dear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving,
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The permittee must ensure the
access road to the discharge outfall and upstream/downstream sampling locations is
properly maintained at all times.
Yes N NA NE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr, Arthur Gardin
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc.
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 286810759
Dear Permittee:
William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
August 15, 2008
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0068632
Craftmaster Furnitihrik IVIRO
Alexander County
0\NQ-surface Wa et Protection
Your NPDES permit expires on April 30, 2009. Federal (40 CFR 12241) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations state 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.
Your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than November 1, 2008.
Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment, Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after April 30, 2009, 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 $25,000 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.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
NPDES File
1617 Mal Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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CRAFTIVIASTER FURNITURE FACILITY
ALEXANDER 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 permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
• The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the pennittee or an Authorized
Representative.. Submit one signed original and two copies.
• 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 treaunent 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. by any ,Municipal or ustrial facilities discharging
process wastewater.:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Tide 40 of the Code of Federal.
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow ? 1.0 ..M.GD .must submit a
Prim* Pollutant Analysis (PPA) :in accordance .with 40 CFR. Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non -process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Mihinvei 1 Easley, Govanor
Vt'illnini ( Rvksir Secl-vttary
North Carolina Depcioineni of Doviconment and Nanicul Resources
Mr, Arthur Gardin
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc,.
PO Box 729
Taylorsville, North Carol a 28681
SCIUEUT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 068632A0I
Craftinaster Furniture, Inc,
Craftmaster Furniture Facility
Dechlorination Facilities
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Gardin:
Coleen /I, Direcfor
Division of Water Quality
JUL 1
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on June 27, 2007,.by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction
of modifications to the existing Craftmaster Furniture Facility', with discharge of wastewater
effluent into unnamed tributary to Third Creek in the Yadkin River Basin,
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sulfur dioxide pursuant to the fast
track application received on June 27, 2007, .and in conformity with the Minimum
Design Criteria for I)echlorination
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part 111, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No, NC0068632 issued May 1, 20(.1)5, and shall he subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with .the conditions and
limitations specified. in Permit No. NC0068632.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take inimediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement 'wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone] shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on she
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inspection can be inade, Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during, the
normal office, hours from 8:00 ini. Ural I 50.) p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays,.
Pursuant. to 15A NC AC 21-1 ,0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation
of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit
shall be submitted to the address provided on the form.
Upon classification of the facility by the ,Ccrification Commission, the Permittec shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities, The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
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
grade to comply with the conditions of T.I.5A.:8G,0202. The ()RC:of the facility must visit each.
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 1.1, HI and IV facility at least daily, excluding
\veckends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document dailyoperation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of TI5A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and spe ifica
Permittee for the life of the facility.
Shall be miintained on file by the
During the conarnctiun of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the cx„isting wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply. \via) the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Perinit,
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the, project to he constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution. Control .Act, and, when applicable, (he North
Carolina Dam Safety Act., In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor,s
responsibilities shall he in. complying with these Acts,
Prior entering .i„Ilt0 any contraensi for construction, the recipient mustniut Iia e obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Fadure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to I43-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Perunttee &Qin
complying with any and all statute's, rides, regulations, or ordinances which may he imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction,

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Egavid W. Poore, P :, West Consult a tw P EC,
Alexander County Health Department
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DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, Surface '.
'Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, RE.
Print Source Branch, h, PL 1'r°r°rTi
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E1,
Anita Reed, 1 1.
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BRIAN FADES WWTP
PACE 02
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SUBJECT: NOV
Craftmaster Furniture Inc..
Taylorsville, NC 28681
NPDES#NC0068632
Dear Ms. Allocco,
I apologize for the late response. We have been scrambling to rectify
the NOV regarding our proposed Dechiorination system for our WWTP.
Craftmaster has contracted with West & Associates of Morgaton to
comply with the North Carolina. General Statues in this matter. This
engineering firm has assured us that the DWQ will recieve the proper
documentation for the modifications we propose within the next few
weeks.
As far as record keeping is con ed, sample type on .'total
Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus" has been changed from "C" to "G" on the
DMR's. This should address all concerns in our recent inspection. If any
other response is needed please contact me at your conveinience. Thank
yoU-
Sincerely,
Brian Eades, ORC WWTP
Craftmaster Furniture, Inc.
2007

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BRIAN EADES, TP PAC 01
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Miuhaif 17 Elsie* Governor
Witliana G. Roas Jr., Secretary
North Carol a „Kparimem of 1.1nviroament. and Namiral Resources
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May 24, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. 'Wm. Jerry Twiggy
West Consultants, PLLC
405 South Sterling Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
SUBJECT: Return of ATC Application Package
NPDES Permit No..NC0068632
Craftma.ster Furniture Corporation
Crahmaster Furniture Facility'
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Twiggs:
This letter is in reference to your Authorization to Construct permitapplication, received on
March 5, 2007, for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment facility. After
review of the ,application it has been determined that all information required for a complete ATC
application has not been received. Therefore, the Division of Water Quality must return your application
as incomplete in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-21.5.1.
After review, it has been deterrnined that your facility can he permitted through our
dechlorination fast track application process. Information on the requirements for this process can be
found at our web site: httpl/www,rweafici/newsiATCoverview.htrui. Please read the Dechlorination
System Minimum Design Criteria and complete the 'Dechlorination Fast Track Application Cover,
Dechlorination Fast Track Certification, and Dechlorination Fast Track Application Form..
Please be advised that construction and/or operation of wastewater collection, treatment, and/or
disposal facilities without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute §143-215,1 and.
may subject the owner/operator to appropriate enforcement actions in .accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A-6C, Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be
assessed for failure to secure a permit required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1.
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May 19, 2006
Mr, Chou -Li Hsu
Craftrnaster Furniture, Inc.
4190 Eagle11 Drive
High Point, NC 27265-8237
Dear Mr. Hsu:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross ir,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subiect:NPDES General Permit NCGI80000
Certificate of Coverage NCG180010
Craftrnaster Furniture, Inc,
Formerly Craftmaster Furniture Corp.
Alexander County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to transfer coverage under the Gene.'
received. on April 25, 2006,
Perrnit,
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained in the General
'Permit remain unchanged and in full effect, This revised Certificate of Coverage is issued under 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 you have any questions, please contact the. Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919) 73.3-508.3, extension 502.
cc DWQ Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, 'Water Q
Stormwater Permitting Unit
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Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
KEN PrKLE
Alan W. Klimek P. E.
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AND NATURAL RESCURCES
MOORESVLU T TONAL OFFICE
MAY 2 4 200,%
WATER QUA.
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Michael F F aas'ley, Gov
William G. Ross Jr., Secy.
'North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klime:k P, E Director
Division of Water Quality
September 27, 2005
Mr. Arthur Gardin, Human Resources Director
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Gardin:
Enclosed is a copy of. the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on September 23, 2005, by Mr. Wes Bell 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 any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell, Mr. Bridgeman, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Alexander County Health Department
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
DD877-623-6743.

EPA
Transaction Code
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
NPDES
NC00553,53"2
Form Approved.
OMS No, 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31,98
yrfmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 11 121 I 17 18 Li 1 20 U
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evalu
671 169 70 4
Remarks
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Section B: Facility D
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Cra f tmaster 0urc.i tura CorporaL ion
Cra fster Rd
Hiddenit€ N.0 28636
Entry Time/Date
50100 00 oa/09/2
Permit Effective Date
Or4/(35/01
Exit Time/Date
01.:14 PM 115/09/23
Permit Expiration Date
09/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative. P n and Fax Nurnber(s)
S t. eve Brian Ea ci ,IORC - 532 5280
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Arthur Gar9in,P0 Box 759 Tayloroville Ni 28691//828-642 -9486/
Contacted
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Other Facility Data
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated
111 Permit •Flow Measurement II Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
• Self -Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findi Co e A ta h additional sheets af narratived ehecklists as nece a
II Effluent/Receiving Waters
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s
W44,,0 N Bel 1
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
KRO ;,,,W/7o4-663-1699 Exv,_?,:n/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard' 6 Bricigeman 704-663-1699 Ext .264 /
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RECORD EPING coned:
SUMMARY
Self-monitoting reports were reviewed for the period November 04 through July 05,
inclusive. No limit violations were reported. The facility staff incorporate a commendable record
keeping system.
EFFLUENT SAMPLING coned:
No flow was reported on April 30, 2005 and the entire month of May 05. The inspection
verified that the above -noted discrepancies were transcription errors. Amended DMRs should be
resubmitted.
The same upstream and downstream sampling times were listed for the entire month of
November 04 and December 8, 2004. In addition, the monthly average effluent fecal eoliform
values were not calculated using a geometric mean for the months of November 04, January 05,
and February 05. Note: The new ORC (as of March 05) has properly calculated the monthly
average effluent fecal coliform values during the remaining review period.
No permittee address was documented on the November 04 and January 05 DMRs. The
compliance status was not checked on the January 05 DMR, The ORC and perrnittee must ensure
all DMRs are accurate and complete prior to submittal to the Division.
SEE ATTACHED CHECKLIST

North Carolina
January 6, 2005
Larry Chapman
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Cratmaster Furniture Corporation
Permit. Number: NC0068632
Case Number: LV-2004-0583
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Chapman_
Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 94221 in the amount of $335.04 received
from you dated December 17, 2004. This payment satisfies in Ball the above civil assessrnent
levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, pl
Ro
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-204-058
DWQ Mooresville Regional f llu Supervisor
Central Files
SIedt e at J I9 733-5083 Ex:t. 547.
Sincerely,
f1-4-/ eZf. ,5"1/
,, Coleen Sullins

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F, Easley, Governor
Division of Water Quality
November 30, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Arthur Gardin
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681.
SUBJECT:.
Dear Mr. Gardin:
Natural Resources
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P,E., Director
7003 2260 0001 3550 3520
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
Case No. LV-2004-0583
Alexander County
This letter tr~an r its a Notice of Violation and assessment of cavil penalty in the amount of
$335.04 ($250.00 civil penalty + $85.04 enforcement costs) against Craftmaster Furniture
Corporation.
This assessment is based upon the following, facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Craflraster Furniture Corporation for the
month of September 2004. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No, NC0068632. The violations are suann rized in
Attachment A to this letter,.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a natter of law that Craster Furniture
Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
and North Carolina. General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the a-xiunrs established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of iaw, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Craftmaster Furniture Corporation:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] ! Fax: [phone] / Internet: h2o,enrnstate,nc,us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 5IY Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
N©nrthCarolina
Naturally

250.00
250.00
85.04
35.04
For
of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
15.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit. No. NC0068632. by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Ammonia Nitrogen.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty l have taken.
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
The duration and gravity of the violations;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air gual�;
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally,
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
ithin thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the fo
Submit payment of the penally;
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver, form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Branch.
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16i7
OR

• Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed, Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an admim.st. rative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request wffl be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental darnage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Adininistrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also
requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission
Request" Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

OR
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal o rF ce hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within. five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: (919
73:
478
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
opera ortanror :maintenance problems, and you anticitaate remedial construction activities
f you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staffof the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.

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STATE OF NORTH CAR©LINA
COUNTY OF Alexander
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Crafmaster Furniture Corporation
PERMIT NO. NC0068632
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
AIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. L'-20 i4-05$3
Having been assessed civil penaslti s tot i 33 .04 for violation(s) as set fhrth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 10, 2004, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of 2004
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

NPDES NO,- NC0068632
EFFLUENT'
DISCHARGE NO.- 001
FACILITY NAME- Crattmaster Furniture Corporation
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE- Warren Miller
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES - (1)-WATER TECH LABS, INC
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED -
Mul ORIGINAL sod ONE COPY to:
ATTENTION:
NeC, Division of Water Duality
1617 Mall Service Center
RALEIGFH, N.C. 27699-1617
2 930 0.0
MONTH- September YEAR- 2004
CLASS II COUNTY- ALEXANDER
GRADE -II PHONE [phone]
(2)-N/A
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(SIGNATURE OF OPPER.d4TOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE)
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, ex.,
and a time -table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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ermittee Address
Phone Number
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00095
00300
00310
00340
.000
00530
00545
00556
00600
00610
00625
Conductivity 00630
Dissolved Oxygen
BOD5 00665
COD 00720
pH 00745
Total Suspended 00927
Residue 00929
Settleable Matter 00940
PARAMETER CODES
Oil & Grease 00951
Total Nitrogen 01002
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites 01032
01034
Total Phosphorous
Cyanide 01037
Total Sill fide 01042
Total Magnesium 01045
Total Sodium 01051
Total Coloricie. 01062
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadrniurn
Hexavalent an-emium
Chromium
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Molybdenum
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880
71900
81551
Formaldelxyd
Mercury
Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Complian &Enforcement Unit at [phone] or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at b2o.eurstatencustwqs and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
" If signed by attic: than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state
(2) (D).
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SECTION A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and .LASTING UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE (.)'f)1,5 MCT,D
OR EXPIRATION DATE, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastevs,ater from Outfall
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
BOD, 5-day, 20°C
(A . ril 1 - October 31)
BOD, 5-day, 20°C
(Nova — March 31)
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
(A.ril 1 - October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31
Total Residual Chlorine',"
Fecal Coliforrn
Geometric mean)
Dissolved 0xygen3
Temperature
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2+N0TKN
Total Phosphorus
0,015 MGD
5.0 mg/L
10.0 ing/1,
30.0 mg/L
2.0 ing/L.
4.0 mg/L
200/100 tril
We
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7.5 mg/L
Continuous
Weekly
45,0 rng/L Weekly
20.0 mg/L Weekly
28,0 pg/L
400/10D ml
2/Week
Weekly
Weekly
Daily
Weekly
Weekly
Recorder
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Quarterly Grab
Quarterly
WIIM11110001!...1
Notes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, U- Upstrearn at least 100-feet, D- Downstream at least 300-feet.
2, TRC limit takes effect on November 1, 2005.
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6,0 mg/1
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall he no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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North Catlin
Easley. Governor
oss Jr., Secretary
of Env iron aryl Natural Resources
Alan W'� K3imek, P. E. Dueaor
Division of Water Quality
Coleco H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Janu-try` 15, 2004
Mr. Arthur Gardin, Human Resources Director
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Technical Assistance Visit
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Gardin:
At your request, on January 12, 2004, technical assistance was provided by the writer.
Sonja Williams of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO), at the Craftmaster Furniture
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The primary focus of the visit was to identify any
operational and maintenance problems. The facility has received two Notices of Violation for
improper operation .and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.
An enclosed table provides the observations that were most apparent from the visit, and
suggestions toward improved operation and maintenance. Also enclosed is the requested sludge
generation guidance. 1 hope these suggestions will assist you in operating the wastewater
treatment plant. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sonja Williams
WWTP Consultant
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosures
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
Roger Edwards, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit (ARO)
ina
N. C. Division of Water Quality, M
i711
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9I9 ,NNC 2699 Cost a Service
f -877- i23.674'8

C..ratlmaster Furniture WW`I P
Technical Assistance Visit
January 12, 2004
Problems / ©bservations
fluent manual bar screen had siguif
pH 8..0 SAE" .TRC 0,0 mg/l)
ids.
Aeration basins had a dark brown -gray color and the
dissolved oxygen (DO) ranged from 8 to 10 mg/l.
The basins had several areas where there was a "boiling
effect."
Microscopic examuzation indicated nematodes and red slridgc
worms were predominant species.
(aeration pH 5.4 s.u., .settleability 530 ml/1)
he clarifier was turbid with bulking sludge.
sludge depth was 7 feet, pH 4.78 s.u., DO 7.2 mg/I)
Chlorine contact basin. had > 2 feet ofsolids depth at the
effluent end of'the basin.
b) Effluent flow meter's stifling well had 3 inches of solids
depth.
Effluent trough had between 5 and 8 inches of solids
depth (effpll 5.5 s.u., TRC 0.62 .nag/I, alk < 20 nrg/1,).
Effluent was turbid with a faint yellow color.
The digester color was dark brown -black. The basin was
being aerated at the time of the visit; however, once the
blowers were alternated, the 2nd blower would not aerate the
digester.
Recommendations
is suggested that the operator increase raking ofthe bar screen to prevent
nary sewer overflows (SSC)s).This will also prevent the solids from
in. the aeration basin diffusers,
suggested to maintain a I to 3 mg/1 D© operating range, which helps
buffer the system for shock loads. Excess DO allows for solids carry-over to
the post treatment units. Periods of low pH. and long solids retention time
are desirable Conditions for nematodes and red sludge worms. A solids
wasting program should be established to help maintain a settleable solids
operating range of 400 to 800 rnl/1. The low pH may be attributed to the
"old sludge" conditions in the aeration basins. The pH should improve once
the old sludge is wasted.
The diffusers and blowers should also be placed on a maintenance program.
The "boiling effect" generally is an indication of damaged or broken
diffusers. The diffusers should be removed, inspected, and repaired on an.
annual basis, or as needed:
The clan°ifier's surface solids should decrease once the DO in the aeration
basins are maintained within the 1 to 3 m ng/I operating range. The pH should
increase once the wasting program is established. It is suggested to maintain
a 1 to 3. feet clarifier sludge depth. The clarifier's walls and trough need to
be scraped weekly to prevent solids formation, which will ultimately carry-
over to the chlorine contact basin.
The chlorine contact basin and effluent trough should be pumped as needed
to prevent solids build-up and ultimate carry-over to the final effluent.
The stilling well should be kept free ofsolids, leaves, and debris so that the
flow measurement device can operate properly.
It is suggested to pump the digester as needed to accommodate the wasting
program.
The 2nd blower's line to the digester should be inspected and repaired.

Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NC0068632
2002
Sludge Generation Guidance
Month Avg Inf. Avg Eff Avg BOD
BOD BOD removed
mg/I mg/I from sys,
(*) mg/I
Jan 250 2,75 247.2
Feb 250 < 2 .__ 250
250 < 2 250
Apr 250 < 2 250
ay 250 < 2 250
un 250 < 2 250
Avg Lbs Avg Flow,
BOD MG©for
removed Month.
from s s
X 0.50 ibs
solids
generated
X#days/
month
Lbs solids
generated/
month
16.50 .000
8.2
2
16.68 ,008
16.68 .008
16.68 .008
8.34
28 234
8.34
8.34
2
0 250
6.68 .008
6.68 .008
4
8,4
25
I0 250
ul 250 1.5 248.5
Aug 250 2 250
Sep 250 < 2 250
Oct 250 2.88 247.12
6.58 .008
16.68 .008
16.68 .008
29
4
8.34
0
257
259
250
6.49 .008
Nov 250 2 250
Dec 250 1.4 248.6
6,68 .008
16.59 .008
8.2
256
8.4
0
0 250
Total solids, Ibs generated = 3,037
Based on an average of 2% solids: Gallons generated= 3037 solids, Ibs = 18,207 gallons/ year or 1,517 gallons/ month
8.34 X 0.02
(*) Facility does not sample for Influent BOD, so data is based on domestic BOD, rng/L
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Michael F. Eu.sley, Ciovc
William Ro., Jr_ Set:roar)
North Carolina tkpartrocrit of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
January 14, 2005
Mr. Arthur Gardin
Craftrnaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCOO68632
Alexander County, NC
Dear Mr. Gardin:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 7, 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,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Alexander County Health Department
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N. C. Division of Water Qualify, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 1ast Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer
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1-877-623-6748

Water Compliance InspectionReport
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Permit: NC0068632
Owner - Facility: Craltmaster Furniture Corporation - Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
In • 01/07/05 Ins n Ttfpe; ComtaklLance Evaluation
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Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source?
Is generator tested under load at yeast quarterly?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to Operate the entire wastewater site?
Does generator have adequate fuel?
is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back trp power?
Commend: The generator was not tested daring the inspection.
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Are field parameters performed by trtified personneI or laboratory?
Are all other par ameters(excJuding 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 Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (SOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment The °RC was in the process of gets certified for field pararnet at the arm
to the inspection report by Chet Whiting of the Laboratory Certification unit for more details relating to
practices..
Cr1�v Measurement - Effluent
Is Clow meter used for reporting?
Is fiow meter calibrated annually?
is flow meter operating properly?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment The blow meter was fast calibrated Can January 20, 2004 by 8, W. Allen Company.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is at required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)?
Are anatytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
Dales, times and Vocation of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported C0Cs
Plant records are adequate, available and inde
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
Are DMRs complete: do they include at permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
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Permit: NC0068632
inspection pats: 01/07/05
Owner - Facility: Craftmaster Furniture Corporation - Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
Inspection Type: Coq:thence Evaluation
Rersirri Keeping
((f the facility is = or > 5 MGD 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 stle?
Is the facility description verified as contained In the NPDES permit?
Does the facility artatyze 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 Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: Dhlfre were reviewed for the period of November 2003 through October 2004. A monthly average
ammonia violatiori was reported for Janteiry 2004 and September 2004. These violations have been addressed hi
previous ocrrespondence from this office. Total residual chlorine was only reported once for the weeks of August 30
through September 3, 2004 and Septernber 21 through October 1, 2004. The permit requites TRC to be monitored
twice a week. Some of the monthly weave values we not recorded, end the back pages were not completely filed
out on the September and October 2004 DPAR's. Please inose that Mfrs are filled out (=rapist* as tequired by the
permit, Detailed instructions can be found on the Divisionsweb elle at Ntplitt2o.enr.stalanc_ustpeceu/0AARdirct_htm.
Fffinent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 E3
Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 E3
Is the tubing clean? 0 E3 1 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at IA) to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 1 El 0 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? • El El 0
Comment
Aernhicpigester Yes Pin NA NIP
Is the capacity adequate? • 0 0 0
Is the mixing adequate? 0 CI 0 •
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? • 0 E3 0
ls the odor acceptable? 1 0 E3 0
Comment Miller Septic pumps the digester as needed.
Fffluent Pipe Yea No N4 NF
Is right of way to tee °unfelt properly maintained? • CI 0 CI
Are receiving water free of solids and floatabte wastewater materials? • 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of solids !debris? • 0 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? M 0 0 El
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? • 0 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 CI IN 0
Comment Although there was some foam where the outfali enters the stream, no foam
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l'Fraelaaseei *°its tiais le ter is tr copy of the draft permit for voia aeihity.
eustnre. thorough ianderstaruluag of the conditions and requircanernts it
Michael F, Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and NaturaP Resources
Arian W. Klimek, P.E„ Director
Water Quality
FEB 0 4 2004
\ PDES Permit
NC0068632
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The draft permit onatai ns the following significant changes from your e .rrerut permit:
S' r1 total residual chlorine l'l C) limit has been added to this permit The limit will take effect 1l naortl
effective date of the final permit, See the attached 'IRC policy memo for details.
1;7ttilg rnua .irgnuin limits fear ammonia nitrogen have been added to the perrnit. See th.e attached :trusser as
details,
me no later than thirty clay; irorll<nes frig your rec
address of this page,
permit w,ii likely be issued in 1pri1, with an effective date of May 1, 2i)t)A..
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N tla Carolina Division of Water Quality
t1T Mail Service Center.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
tgya,tjelci }act M•n2t, [phone] x551.
FAX [phone]
On the Internet at http://h2o enr.state.nc.us/

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Permit No„ NC0068632
SUPPLEMENT VERN' „..7: COVER, SFIE„ET
All previous NPDT!1S Permits issued to this 'facility, ',AXliether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permitissuance, an y previously issuedpermit 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.,
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the ems ..„g 0.01.5 MGD wastewater treatment lac „.ty consistmg of following
components:
• Bar screen
• Three aeration. basins in series
• Influent flow equalization
• Clarifier
• Tablet chlorination
• Chlorine contact tank
• .Aerated sludge holding tank
• Continuous effluent flow measurement
• Effluent pump station
• Standby power supply
"r he facility is located at the (7„raftmaster Furl
Alexander :ounty„
, ,ra
as cr Road, Hiddenite,
2, 1.',xpand the existing wastewater treatment facility, after receiving an Authorizatian to (a nstruct, to a
permitted design capacity of 0,070 MGD; and
3. :Discharge from said treatment works(via (1)utfall 001) into an unnamed tributary to Third Creek, a.
Class C water in thc Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map„

Craftmaster Pura
uNC0068632
-USGS Quad Name: D14NE Hiddenite
Receiving Stream: UT Third Creek
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: Yadkin -Fee Dee - 030706
Not to SCALE

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SECTION A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
mit No. NC0068632
Beginning on the efµFective date of this permit and LASTING UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE 0.015 MGD
OR EXPIRATION DATE, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Otrtfall 001.
Such discharges shall he limited and monitored by the Perrnittee as specified below:
UENT
GUAR A,C"TEIIIT'S
Elov
0.015 MGD
13C)U, 5-day, 0 C
(April 1 .W October 31)
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Nov.1 -- March 31
Total, Suspended. Residue
,NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 3l )
NH3 as N
(Novernher I March 31)
al Residual Chlorine
10.0 rng[L
y
tt.imutn Freq4ettry. , Type , ; Igor
s
Continuous Recorder 1 or E
Weekly Grab
nlla Weekly Grab
45,
Weekly Grab E
mg/L., Weekly Cmira.b E
4,,0 nag/L 2C),C) nr tl Weekly Grab E
Coli form
eornetric mean)
sd lved Oxygen -
Tern a
'temperature
p
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN )
Total Phosphorus
2/Week Grab
400/ 100 rarl Weekly Grab
Weekly Grab E,U,U
Daily [:Grab E
Weekly Grab
Weekly Grab E.
Quarterly
b E
Quarterly Grab
Notes:
1. Sample Ioe atior s. E- Effluent, U- Upstream at least 10{ f °rat, l;).. Downstream at least 300-feet.
'. TRC Limit takes effect 18 months after the effective date rat the final permit.
3. "1"he daily average dissolved oxygen effluent ct ncerrtrbatsa ra shall not be less than 6.0 trry /1
4, The pH shall not he less than 6.0 standard units nor han 9.0 standard units.
"[here shall be no discharge of floating solids rrr foam visihld in anther than trace amounts.

sEctioN A(2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING .REQUIREMENTS
BEGINNING UPON EXPANS'ION ABOVE 0.015 /14GD and lasting until 'permit expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from 0utfall OOP, Such discharges shall he
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
1301), 5-day, 20°C
(April 1 - October 31)
130D, 5-day, 20°C.
(Nov.1 — March 31)
, 'Total Suspended Res due
NH3 as N
(April I - October 31)
LIMITS
Monthly Weekly Daily
Average Average Maximurn
0 070 N1GD
5.0 mg/1.
10.0 rng/L
30.0 nig/L
2.0 mg/L
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31)
Total Residual Chlorine2
Fecal Conform
(geometric mean)
Dissolved Oxygen'
Temperature
Temperature
,pF14
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
4.0 mg/I.
200/100 nil
7.5 mg/
15,0 g/L
45
I 0 0 mg/L
20,0 rng/L
400/100 ml
MONITO]
Measurement
Fre Ilene
Composite
Composite
Cot ioste
Weekly Composite
Daily
eekly
'eekl
Grab
Grab
Grab
Tirab
'tab
Monthly Composite
Monthly Composite
Notes:
1, Sample locations: E- Effluent, 1.1- Upstream at least 100-.feet„ D- Downstream at least 300-feet.
2. TRC limit takes effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit.
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6,0 mg/.1.
4. The pH shall not he less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units.
There. shall he no discharge of floating solids or .loam visible in other than trace amounts.
EN
Sample
Location
or E

Michael F. E.as►cy, uu •.••
Witham G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Colecn H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
April 15, 2004
['FC-fifF� WAIL
RETURN RECEIPT
Mr. Larry Chapman, Vice President of Manufacturing
Craffmaster Furniture Corporation
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
N
the
Subject:
ear Mr. Chapman
A review of the January 2004 self -monitoring report
°Mowing parameter:
7001 2510 0004 8286 3753
Notice of Violation Etfluera�t I.r It
Craftmaster Furniture Corp. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
NOV-2004-LV-4144
Alexander County, NC
P
001 Annmonia
lm tee, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Relrtedial actions, if not already ` p leme t actions for this and atry additional violations. If the
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement problems, and you.
nature,v
not related to operation and/or maintenancep for a SpecialdOrder by
anticipate
a are edif continuingyou may wisb to consider applying
anticipate remedial construction activities, then of this Office for additional information.
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgennan or
me at 704/663-1699.
the subject facility revealed a violation of
4.0
RMB
hCar`olina
torah i
Sincerely,
irm
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervis
Point Source Corn pliance/Enforcement Unit
'
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Mein Street, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-16
erciA
CDENR
Customer Service
1-877-6i23-6i748

Michael F. Easley, Gov
William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek.. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleco H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
November 21, 2003
Larry Chapman, Vice President of Manufacturing
Cratfmaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsvilie, North Carolina 28681
Subject: NOV/NRE Response
Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Chapman:
By letter dated October 8, 2003 youwere notified that this office was considering sending a
recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for monitoring
violations and the operation and maintenance discrepancies set forth in the Compliance Evaluation
Inspection report attached to the letter. Based on your response and the actions observed (on the DMRs) to
correct the previously noted monitoring violations, this office has decided not to pursue an enforcement
recommendation for such violations at this time. Please be advised that if future inspections verify_
continued operation and maintenance discrepancies, then this office will submit an enforcement
recommendation to the Director.
Should you have any questions, please do n
Enclosure
Sincerely,
h
ontact me at [phone].
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional. Supervisor
cc: Alexander County Health Department
Tina
!rI
N. C. Division of Water Ju
oral Office, 919 North Main Street Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663,-7699 Customer Service
1-877- i23-6748

1
Artichael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
24/03
LARRY CHAPMAN
CRAETMASTER FURNITURE CORPORATION
P. Q. BOX 759
TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
Alexander County
Permit No: NC0068632
LV-2003-0157
Dear Mr. Chapman:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 8503() in the amount of $435.45 received from
you dated October 17, 2003. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the
subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Peiittits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at (919) 733 — 5083, ext. 547.
Sincerely,
For Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2003-0157
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

CERTIFIED MA.
7000 1530
OCT 0 6 2003
2 21f1f17095
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. Larry Chapman
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
P. 0. BOX 759
TA.YL©RSVILLE, NC 28681
Subject:
Dear Mr. Chapman:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willeam Q. Ross Jr,, Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, F'.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NC0068632
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
Alexander County
Case Number LV-2003-0157
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in
accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and have decided to modify the initial civil penalty
assessment of $1,335.45 to the total amount of $435.45.
If you choose to pay the modified penalty, send payment to me at the letterhead address within
thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
If payment, is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,. in accordance with.
N.C.G.S. § 143-215.6A(t), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting
documents) and my reconvnendation to deny the request (with supporting documentation) w.
be delivered to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission's (EMC)
Committee On Civil Penalty .Remissions (Comm.ittee) for tinal agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission
meets one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete
and return the attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the
completed form to the attention of Bob Sledge at the following address:
Point Source ComplianceIEnforcennent Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone] Fax: [phone]

Your request for an oral presentation and the documents in this matter will be reviewed by the
EMC Chairman and, if it is determined that there is a compelling reason to require an oral
presentaiiori from you, you will be notified by certified maii of the date, time, and place that your
oral presentation can be made. Otherwise, the final decision, on your request for remission will
be made by the Committee based on the written record.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please
contact Bob Sledge at [phone], extension 547.
attachment
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Enforcement file
Central Files
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, RE.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
County of Alexander
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST:
Craft rnaster Furniture Corporation
DWQ Case Number LV-2003-0157
REQUEST FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management
Commission's Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In
making this request, I assert that I understand all of the following statements:
This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management
Commission and may be either granted or denied.
Making a presentation will require the presence of myself or my representative during a
Committee meeting held in Raleigh, North Carolina.
My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my
original remission request, and because no factual issues are in dispute, my presentation will
be limited to five minutes in length.
This the
day of , 20
SIGNATURE
TITLE (President, Owner, etc.)
ADDRESS
c )
TELEPHONE

SSESSM ENT RE4IISSION FACTO TION
Case Number: LV-2 03-0157
Assessed Entity: Craftmaster Furniture Corp.
Region: Mooresville
County: Alexander
()
()
Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were ng applied to the
detriment of the petitioner;
All applied correctly
Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
Although no additional samples were taken, when the next week's samples. were collected, the facility
was again well in compliance. The D.0, level in the aeration basins was adjusted and 5000 gallons of
WAS was removed. There is also a suggestion of a fall turnover (?????) in this activated sludge plant.
Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
No
Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
There was a reporting violation case (RV) in 1994.
Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions.
No
Decision: (Check One)
Request Denied
Full„Remission Partial Remission
Amount Remitted
evo

apartment of/En
Mr. Larry Chapman
Craft. aster Furniture Corporation
P. O. Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Michael F- Easley,
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
rment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE,, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Craftrnaster Furniture Corporation
NPDES Permit NC0068632
Alexander County
Case Number LV-2003-0157
Dear Mr. Chapman:
This letter is to acknowledge your request for rernission of the civil penalties levied against the
subject facility. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled
enforcement conference and you will he notified of the result.
!f you have any questions about this matter., please contact me at 919i 7.. ,3-5083
Sincerely,
Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
cc: Mooresville Reg i nal Office w/attachments
Enforcement/Compliance w/ariginal.s
Central Files w/attachments
Enforcement File w/3 attachments
yx
nsion 547.
Customer Service
1 900 623-7748
Divn of WaterQuality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh„ NC 27699-1617
(91 733-7016 Fax; [phone]

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF Alexander
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES,
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0068632 IA', 0.3-157
AV5
F-la\ g been assessed c i penalties totaling /41'0 for
ioIatw as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated
c9Hx3 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the ciyil
penalties, does hereby ‘vaive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further
understands that all evidence presented in support. of remission of this civil penalty must be
submitted to the Director of the Division of WaterQuality within 30 days of receipt of the notice
of assessment_ No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days
from the receipt of the notice of assessm.ent,
This the 62 Y' day of
ADDRESS
l?0 6c9-2(
7:- 10 v///E 47,ri"7"
TELEPHONE
?49,r ?7

Craftmaster Furniture
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
August 19, 2003
Mr, Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
NPDES Permit NC0068632
Alexander County
Case Number LV-2003-0157
Dear. Mr, Sledge:
Thank you for your letter dated July 28, 2003 requesting additional information regarding our enclosed
remission request dated March 27, 2003, We appreciate your allowing us to provide details justifying
our request
As attachment A indicates, our facility did have a violation for Ammonia Nitrogen and BOD-5 for the
month of October, 2002, This violation occurred because of a single event on October 11, 2002.
Within less than one week the plant was totally stabilized to its normal operation. Corrective action
included adjusting the oxygen level in the aeration basins and removing 5,000 gallons of mixed liquor
activated sludge. One situation which may have caused the slight upset may have been the result of
the fall turn over which occurs in most plants due to temperature changes. In addition, our permit
includes summer/winter limits, and in just 21 days, the increased values would not have placed our
facility in non-compliance.
Our treatment plant operator, Mr. Ron McClure, works diligently to achieve optimum perforrnance for
our plant. and Craftmaster has had a long-term history of NPDES compliance. The incident has alerted
us to make an ever greater effort in our operational procedures,
if we can be of further assistance in this matter, please let me know,
Sincerely.
Larry Chapman
Plant Manager
Enclosures/hsg

Attachment A
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
NPDES Permit No, NC006862
Case Number LV 03-157
Limit Violations. October 2002
Averac,e Limit Violatic)ris
Parameter Reported Value Limit tinits
Ammonia Nitrogen 1,4 * 1,0 miSL
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Lirnit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 11,5 *
denotes assessment of ck

"
.TOR IN SI L E. CI
r` RT I= ED t... t 1
CHECK 110X IF ORC HAS CHANCED
FILES
LENISIO\ OF W ATER Ql ALITI
][I ri 11 SERVICE CLN'TER
EFFLUENT
lDfiSCH- RGE NC)
MONTH f' /
YE ki-t
CCUNT1'
RADE '" PHONE s'.'r�
t s I?LES_:'
t.71Cti_ATU. OF OPERATOR IN RESP
FY Tt115 SMNATVRX., l CERTIFY THAT TiIIS REPORT 6S
CC'l'R TL AND CO\1rLETE TO THE IIEST Cfl 1171, L"(e«`L
Er
it ' .' „ 1F a s ; i00

Facility St3111S.: (Please check one of the follbiwine)
Al] monitoringrncnitorin iaidata, and sampling frequencies meet:per-mit requirements
,,A.11 monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompl..thi
p east comment or corrective actions being taken in respect. to equipment.. open, marinterianLie,
and dtable for improvements to be made,
' ,
certify, tan: pedalty of law. that this document and all attactirrienLs were prepared under rn y dire:bon or supervision in 3.c-cc:dance
with a system idesicned ;Issue that qualified personne: properly gather and evaluate the informadon subraitted, Based on my indult:7:
of the pe:sor, Cr persons wno manage the system,. or those persons directly responsible for gathering the informatio.n, the infoirrndtion
submiided is, to the best of rny k-howledite and belief, true, accurate. and complete: 1 am aware that there are siEinificant-peria10.es for
su:fadsee inforrnaiJon. including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for liclowing violations-11
r
PermiLtee (Please printb (type)
Permit:et Address
00010 Temperature
00076
COS3 Color
C0OS2 Colior)N11.
/
00556
00600
00610
006,25
000 Cionacoovit:i, C.X11,6134,1i
0030-11- Disisod
0012'10 BOD:,
0(1.11:,-40 COD 007:0
002,00 pH 0074.5
005130 To:ai Suspended 009.27
Reslclue 00929
00545 Set:ie.:IC.4e Nilatte: 00940
Oil & Grease 00951.
Total Nllrogen 01002
Anam.onia Niu-ogier,
Total Kjeld.hal 01027
NiirOg.t27
0103:
Total Pnospharous
CYariide 01037
Total Sulfide
Total Magnesium 01045
Total Sodium O1051
Total Chloride 01062
of' Per. A
utriedq
Phone Number
Dare
Permit Exp. Date
LNrETu< CODES
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadmium
Cum: 01147
Chromium
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Motv5denun
31616
32730
34235
34481
38260
39516
50050
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
010911 Zinc
01105 Alusninum
50060 Tata!
Residual
Chleruie
TOZal Seienium 713150
Fecal Coliform 71900
Total Phenolics 81551
Benzene
Toluene
MBAS
PCBs
Flow
For7,1:1,te!lyde
R-L—ameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the POird. Source CoMpilazzelEnforcement Unit at (919) 7=--si.-50S3 or Lci" vistung
the Water Quality Secnori:s web site at h2oenr,s: encusJwoa and linking to the Units information pages,
Use only units desienated in the reporunt7 facility's permit for reporting data,
• O.RC must visit l'acilv andoc°,;r11= ViSII3uOri of facility ds, required pier 15A, NCAC SG .,0204,
• If signed other t,,h,'":,11, the perrnitte.e, deice:at:on of sienaiory
ct,
,thority must be on Ole with the state per 15A NCAC 2,E4 ,0506 (b)

'Permit Ni. 1,
Srt: HON At I 1. 1',11.1 ri IVIN I I, Nti AND NIONITI MINI; Itl,,QUIRENIENTS
I f errioni im I he el leclive thic pcmilt ;Hid 1,A)""11A1(; IINI 11, LA" l'AM10 N Ai? ( )3 0,0,Y; if(I)1')I? EXP 1( IN 1)/1-IT:. Iic
lu dk(-11:tr IlIil tj riNui likin 001 Such klischilircN silo!! hc IitiictI ;ifitl im1iihmet1 hy 1ie Pciriliffee as speed led he
EFFLUENT CI IARACTERIST ICS
5;day, 2.1r(' (Avid 1 41)
1„5,day„',1111' Nnv. I ,Nlill41)
— ; Sli!;11c mica' Re.:itluc
a.s N Apt I 11':)
NI 13 'as N ii\hiverldwi I I\ ta“ 411
"him II1
'ccal ( dot (pfootcli it- wean
..)issolvc‘„1 ();<,
(WIRI
•ropco
Nitinven 0\102
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
11/m010y
Average
Weekly
Average
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
Daily
Maximum
7
15,0 lord
0 mg/r
,1110/1100 1111
1. iticatioW:1 r,11111C111, l I- 1 iirli111 ;II 1;1q 111(1,leci, 1)- 1)(1MtMICAllt 11iCAN1 ,COO-ICCL
2 '1VCrAge diSS1/1".(1 ClIllit'n1 (Agit:el/1"i" Shall 11(11IeICSS
3, `rlic pH shall Ito be Icss iIiiii (LI) sliiii(1:114.1 nor gwater limn 1).tl Man(Jan! onlis„
There shall he In) fliSCIOarge Of floaling, solids ,kri. visible loam in oilier than trace amounts,
Cuniimions
Wcckly
Wcekly
Wrekly
Weekly
2/ \V(c'k
'Neck y
Weekly
lv
1,h1ailerry
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Itccoolcu
( ihdl
;lab
(hal)
Grab
(.4;11)
(foil)
I or r
r„

Mr, Larry Chapman
Craftmaster Furniture Corpo
P, O. Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Subject:
Dear Mr. Chapman:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
in
Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Craftmaster Furniture. Corporation
NPDES Permit NC0065632
Alexander County
Case Number LV-20413-0157
NC DEPT
A)'
fir.,`
On March 31, 2003, the Division of Water Quality received correspondence from
Craftster Furniture Corporation regarding its decision to seek remission in the matter of the
subject case, However, the correspondence we received contained only the form that declared
Craftmaster"s intent to pursue remission and waive its rights to an administrative hearing. We
did not receive a statement from Craftmaster explaining its justification for remission. Such an
explanation is essential so the Director may have some basis upon which evaluate the case and
make his remission decision,
I am returning a copy of the waiver 1"orm along with a copy of the civil penalty
assessment,. which describes basic elements of a remission request. In order to receive full
consideration of your remission request, please send me a detailed justification of your request
by August 31, 2003. If such a justification is not received, your case will still he scheduled for
review at the next Director's Enforcement Conference, but without justification it is extremely
unlikely you. will receive a decision in your favor..
If you have any quest.
extension 547,
ns about this matter, please contact me at [phone],
cc:: Mooresville Regional Office
Enforcement Case File
Central Files
Sincerely,
Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
F1'
Customer Service
1 600 623.7746
Division of Water Quality 161'7 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone] Fax; [phone]

el F. Easley r+
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Ww Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 28
CERTIFIED M. IL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr, Larry Chapman, Plant Manager
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
P.O, Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Chapman:
7001 2510 0004 8287 8023
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Craftmaster Furniture Corp. WWTP
Case No. LV 03-157
Alexander County
This letter transmits a Notice o Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of S1335.45 (51250.00 civil penalty -- $85.45 enforcement costs) against Craftmaster Furniture
Corporation.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Craftmaster Furniture Corporation for the
month of October 2002. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0068632. The violations are summarized
in Artachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Craftmaster Furniture
Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No, NC0068632
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S. ) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established
'by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2),
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality,1, D., Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, h.ere,bv make the following civil penalty assessment
against Craftmaster Furniture Corporation:
NCDEu' R
Customer Service Mooresville Regional t3Ffice, g1g, North Main Street, Mooresviile. NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

For 7 of the one (1 ) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0068632, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Ammonia Nitrogen.
For /m of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.l (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0068632, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation. of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand,
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G,.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 1.43B-
282«�1(b), which are:
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, ou must do one of the follo ing:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
The duration and gravity of the violations,
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality_:
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory
authority; and
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (d(..) no! inc°ludc waiver f orm). Payment of the penalty w l
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance,/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Submit a written request for re
justification for such request:
ion or mitigation including a detailed,
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment
letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an
administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in
dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and
stipulation form and a detailed statement. which you believe establishes whether:
(a; one or more of th.e civil penalty assessment factors in C.S. 143E-282. i(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violations;
(c) the violations were inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payrnent for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
1.617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality wi
review the information during a bimonthly. enforcement conference and inform
you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for
further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's
Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee
cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request
considered by the Director and therefore,t is v.ery im rtant that °ou re are a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.

OR
Submit a written request for an adrnirtistrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakle °, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, wall result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's. Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect
the penalty.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil.
penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACII:MENTS
cc: Water Qualitye Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance,Enforcement File wi attachments
Central Files w,/ attachm.ent:s
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Attachment A
Craftmaster Furniture Corporatira
NPDES Pernnt No. NC0068632
Case Number LV O 1, i,
Thai l y Ma.i m u
Parameter Reported Val
Biochemical Ox' n Demand5
denotes assessi
s

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
. OLI T ' OF Alexander
IN TIIF MATTER F ASSESSM NT
CIVIL PENALTIES AI T
:...raft aster Furni tire Cnrpnration
PERMIT NO, NC0068632
DEPARTMENT OF INVIII'
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER F RIGHT TO AN OF
ADMINIS I TIVE HEARING
AND TIPUI ATI F FACTS
FI L,I I N . - I57
I laving been assessed civil penalties Rimini for
viol tion(s) as set forth in the assessment document cif the Division of ater Qualit dated
the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter an
noes stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document, The undersitmed further
understands that all evidence presented in support ofremission of this civil penalty must be
submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of rceipt ofth notice
of assessment No new evidence in support of a remission request NN ill be allowed after 30 dads
from the receipt of the notice of assessment,
Thi, the day of 20
ADD SS
BY
T`I I PN

EFFLUENT
DISCHARGE C).
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OPERA -TO IN RESPONSIBLE C H AS GE (ORC )
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (I (2)
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED
?M diI ORIGINAL and ONE COP)" to;
ATTN CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF 11"ATI;R Q'I'ALITT
)617 \TAIL SERVICE CENTER
RA7-E."IC311..NC 27699•1617
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GRADE
ON(S) COL TING SAMPLES
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BY T1tIS S1(1\ ATl°RI:,'I CERTIFY' THAT TIII
ACCITLAT1 AAIY COAII°I„LTE TO THE }BEST
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ENTER F'ARARIET"ER CCII F :i}1ovE,
NAME :1\}} L\ITS I/
D14'Q Form MR-1 ((I0l'OO)

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sarnpllng frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT rn :rnt requirements
Com
nt
Noncomp- a
11 the lity is noncomplitmt, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect Lo L:quIpme nu. operation, mtuncc, eta_
an Lime -table for improvements to be made,
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1 certify. under penalty of law. that .this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
v.ith asystem designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and .evaluate the information submitted, lased 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 ruy loowledge and belief, true. accurate. and complete.. I arrl aware that there are significant penalties for
,subrpatting false infor.mation, including the possibility of tines and imprisonment for knowing .violations."
;- • °
Permittee Address
00010 Temperature 00556
00076 Turbidity 00600
00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610
00082 Color CADMI) 00625
00095 Conductivity 00630
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
o o. 310 B0D5 00b65
00340 COD 00720
00400 pH 00745
00530 Total. Suspended 00927
Residue. 00929
00545 Settleable Matter 00940
Permit:tee (Please print lorLybel
Permitiee"/
(Require'
PARAMETER CODES
Oil & Grease 00951.
Total Nitrogen 01002
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites 01032
01034
Total Phosphorous
Cyanide 01037
Total Sulfide 01042
Total Magnesium 01045
Total Sodium 01051
Total Chlorid.e. 01062
Total Fluoride
Total Arsenic
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Chromium
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Molybdenum
Date
01067 Nickel.
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
01147 Total Seleniurn 71880 Formaldehyde
31616 Fecal Coll:farm 71900 Mercury
32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
34235 Benzene
344.81, Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by callin(J the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5(183 or by. vis
the Water Quality Section's web site at .h2o.enrostate„ncuis/wos Lmd linking to the Unit's information pages,
11
Use orthi units designated in the reporting facility's permit Car reporting dta.
O.RC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
1f nell by other than We per . snatory authority must he on 2le with the state per 15A .NCAC 213 .0506 (h)
(21 (al.

Vaunt
SVCTION AO). 11141,1HVNT LIMITATIONS AND IVIONITORIM; REQUIRFNIENTS
1.3egininng on the eltecti vedate of this permit and LAST/A'( UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE 0,015 MCI) OR EXPIRATION DATE, the: Pelma
aulhuriLed I() dischaive treated \ ic ic linin ()utbiII UO1. Such discliaigcs shall fie limited ind monitored by the PelonLIce as specified lw
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
' day, 2trt' rApi il - ricrolter 1
„ 5 -day, 21YV r Nov,1 ! arch
Tr„ttal Suspended Residue
April - Ocioher
as N (No\ clutter - March 31
'otal Residual (frittrine
Coliloon (g(omerric mean)
)rssolved Oxygen2
Temperanne
Tempel -antic
u1d Nitrogen (NO2.-1-1..\;03:-!-TKN)
Total Pliosnhorw,
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
Monthly Weekly
Average Average
5.0 rng/1
Daily
Maximum
7,5 ing/1
15„0riiIF
45,11 ingil
,1110/ IOU
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
ontinnous
'W`cekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
2/Week
Weckly
Weekly
Weekly
Quarterly
Quaricrly
Sample Type
Reel,' der
(Irak
4'
(
al)
Grab
Grab
Sample
Location
I or 11-:
13
1143
Grab
(Jrab. 1)
(kat)
Grab F.;
''.111111112 bAlluent, 1 1...ipstir:tilit at least IOU -led, 1)- Dinvitstrearn at least ,.ittlt-lect.
2_ The daily average dissolved oxygen elfluent concentration shall notbe less drill ()It ni)/I.
The pl I shall not be less than 6,t1 standard twits nr.yr grealer than 9J) start:Wird Innis.
'Fhere shall be in) discharge or Ilmting solids or visible loan in other [ban trace amounts,

Fast Track 1i'rksheet
Case Number
Facility Name
Permit Number
Previous Case
in the Last
two years
3
157
Craft raster Furniture Corporation
Number of Assessments for previous 6 0
Statutory I aximun
per violation
0 03 0 40 6
Q
Total Assessment Factor
Exit
Number
Violations
2
Comments
Total
Number Penalty! Assessment
Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty
Ammonia
Nitrogen
RODS
?Monthly/Quart
avg
erly . $laud
Weekly av,, daily '
max
$250
\. A
Grand Total Penalty
Percent of the Maximum Penalty
Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A.
$10 0.00
$1250.00
Prepared by Richard Bridgeman

r4C, DEPT, CKPARIONIMENT
October 24, 2003
OCT 2 8 2003
Mr. Richard Bridgeman
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mr. Bridgeman:
Thank you for your letter dated October 8, 2003 regarding the compliance evaluation
inspection of Craftmaster Furniture Corporation by Mr. Wes Bell of your office on
October 3, 2003.
The following is an item -by -item response to the findings in the report.
1. Records & reportsthank you for your comment stating that the records were
accessible and well -maintained.
2. Operation & maintenance —Mr, Bell stated that the mixed liquor appeared well. -
mixed, As he indicated, the dissolved oxygen in aeration 'basin 43 was less than
1.0 mg/L. This may seem unacceptable, but I have operated the facility since it
was constructed, and in fact, assisted in the actual construction. I advised the.
inspector that it was time to remove some of the solids from the basins. Past
operation has shown that the spring and fall are good times to remove sludge from
this plant. The inspector was also concerned with the settleability characteristics
of the #3 basin; however,. as he could observe, the supernate was sparkling clear.
As the inspector pointed out, there were some solids in the first baffled section of
the chlorine contact chamber. The inspector stated that solids Were as close as 2
to 3 inches from the surface. 1 measured the, depth to the solids and the distance
was greater than twelve :inches. Once again, the water was very clear and this
may have given the inspector a false impression. As the water in the chlorine
contact chamber continues through the final baffled sections, there were no visible
solids, The inspector noted that the water was very clear leaving the basin.
Although it was noted that some solids were present in the flow measurement
device, this is common in most devices of this type, and I will improve the
maintenance of this unit. 1 appreciate your operational concerns and comments,
and I will continue to properly operate and maintain the facility to the best of my
ability. 1 will 'improve solids management and on -site troubleshooting tests. In
reference to process control issues, :I will immediately begin weekly settleability
and DO measurements, monthlyMLSS, and sludge blanket measurement in the
clarifier and chlorine contact chamber. I appreciate your positive comments
regarding disposal of non -biodegradable screenings, adequate staffing of certified
operators, and standby generator operational procedures. I will begin using a
maintenance log on the activities associated with the generator.
tt tot

1. Effluent/receiving waters --the effluent water appears clear with only trace
suspended solids and no foam, and as the inspector also pointed out, th.e receiving
stream did not appear negatively impacted and the outfall location was accessible
and well maintained. On -site tests prior to the final effluent indicated good
quality. The dissolved oxygen level was 5.4 rng/L where taken, but the value at
the final effluent at the end ofthe pipe is generally 1.0-2.0 mg/L greater than this
value..
4. Self -monitoring program- this deficiency was noted in your inspection letter of
September, 2002..In my letter of response, October .2002, I. addressed this issue
and did correct the temperature reporting requirements.
5. Flow measurement --the chart recorder was several hours behind and most likely
occurred because of a power outage. Any solids, debris, or seasonal leaves have
been removed from the stilling well and measurement apparatus.
I appreciate the positive comments of the inspection in general; however, 1 strongly
disagree with theunsatisfactory rating in the areas of 0 & M., self -monitoring, and flow
measurement. Although further improvement remains, 1 have been working hard to
accomplish continued permit compliance. Past experience with Mr. Bell has shown that
his reports have reflected differently from what he said at the actual ti.m.e of the
inspection. Nonetheless, 1 will continue to do my best.
Hopefully, this response has addressed all the deficiencies outlined in the inspection.
report, and i.f I can be of further assistance in this matter,please let me know.
Sincerely,
Ron McClure, ORC
Cc: Larry Chapman, Craftmaster Furniture

Nticharti F Jsky., Governor 4'
Wijjjr G Ross Jr, Secretary,
North Carolina Departmcraif Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Vwet Quality
Colecn H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Diviston of Water Quality
October 8, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL/bbi A511:› Det)4 8 59•"-X-t
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Larry Chapman, Vice President of Manufacturing
Craftrnaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County', N.C.
Dear Mr. Chapman:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 3, 2003, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV)/Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement (NRE) due to the numerous monitoring violations and the continued operation and
maintenance deficiencies of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)
143-215.1 as detailed in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance and Self -Monitoring
sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000,00) per violation, per day may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit
issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215. L
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by October 28. 2003,
addressing the discrepancies noted in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance, Self -
Monitoring, and Flow Measurement Sections of the report. In responding. please address your
comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgman,
Phone [phone]
Fax 704-66.'1-6040
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Maui Street, MooresvilleNorth • 281' .
44.47211
NCDENR
Customer Service
1-877-623-674S

Larry Chap a
Page Two
October
This I is tt advise you that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for
enforcement action to the Director r of the Division of Water Quality for the violations of o
143 1.. t and NPDES Permit No, NC0068632, If you have an explanation for the violations that
you wish to present, please include same in the requested response. Your e pl. tin will be
reviewed d if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded
to the Director along with the enforcement;pae . e for his consideration.
etter
The report should be self-explanator ; however, should you have d questions concerning
port, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell, Mr, Bridgeman, or me at 704) 663-1699.
Enel sure
Sincest
D. Rex Glensa n, RE.
ter Quality Regional Supervisor
Alex der Count Health Department

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington , DC 20Form Approved
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report OMB No, 2040-0003
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Approval Expires
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office. NCDENR
7/31/85
FM1.0,04
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0068632 03/10/03 C S 2
.Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating Bi QA
1.5
2
Section 8: Fa
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Craftrnaster Furniture Corporation
Cratimaster Road
Hiddenite, N.C. 28636
Name(s) of On -Site Representatives Title(s
Ronald E. McClurelORC'828-493-1759
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Larry Chapman
PO Box 759
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receivin a
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Signature(s) of Inspector(s):
zL
Wes Bell
Entry Time:
LOO PM
Exit Time:
2:55 PM
Date:
03/10/03
ne No(s):
Title:
Vice President of Manufacturing
Phone No.
828-632-9786
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance
Self -Monitoring Program
0 Compliance Schedules
Laboratory
Sludge Handling/Disposal
LI Pretreatment Program
Li Stormwater
Section D: SummaryFindings/Commen
Seller
D Pollution Prevention
0 Multimedia
El Other:
Agency/OfficefTekphone:
DENR-DWQ/MR0/[phone] FAX: [phone]
01 e
Agency/Office
te:
3/10/08
Date:
Action Taken
Regulatory Office Use Only
te:
Noncompliance
Compliance
EPA Form-3-5-6-0-3 (Revised 3-8 Previous Editions are Obsolete

PERMIT:
The permit description appears to adequately describe the facility.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), chain of custody forms,
laboratory analyses, Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation and maintenance log,
and the calibration log were reviewed during the inspection. The records were accessible and well
maintained.
FACILITY SITE REVIEVV/OPERATIONS et MAINTENANCE:
The influent flow equalization basins were not utilized at the time of the inspection. The ORC
indicated that the equalization basins are activated during peak flow periods. The mixed liquor
appeared well mixed; however, on -site dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements in the #3 aeration
basins were low. The DO measurements in the #3 aeration basin averaged less than 1.0 mg/l.
The settleability test on the #3 aeration basin revealed poor settling (980 ml/L). The sludge level
in the chlorine contact chamber was within two to three inches of the water's surface. Floating
sludge was also observed in the last two baffled sections. Approximately two to four inches of
settleable solids were observed in the flow measurement channel (V-notch weir location). Please
be advised that the NPDES Permit requires that the facility be properly operated and maintained
at all times, Note: All of the poor appearances noted in this section were observed and cited in
the previous inspection report dated 9/25/02. The facility must improve the solids management of
this treatment facility. This Office is concerned with the continued poor on -site testing and
observations noted during inspections.
Bar screenings are disposed at the county landfill. The facility is adequately staffed with certified
operators. The stand-by generator is tested on a weekly basis. A generator log should be kept on -
site to document the date and times the generator was tested along with any maintenance
activities. The ORC does not perform any process control testing. This office had strongly
recommended the incorporation of weekly (settleability tests and DO measurements) and monthly
(MLSS) process control testing in the previous inspection report dated 9/25/02. Please be
advised that the Director has the authority to require on a case -by -case basis, process control
testing suitable for the size and classification of the facility [Reference: 15A NCAC 2B .0505(f)].
This office also strongly recomrnends incorporating sludge blanket measurements in the clarifier
and chlorine contact chamber.
Rating: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory for the continued poor appearance of
the treatment facility)
LABORATORY:
Water Tech Labs, Inc., (Certification #50) in Granite Falls, North Carolina has been contracted to
provide analytical support. The lab was not evaluated during this inspection. All on -site field
analyses are performed under the ORC's laboratory certification #5267. Please refer to Mr. Chet
Whiting's (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) findings in the inspection perforrned on
10/3/03 regarding the ORC's laboratory practices.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
At the time of the inspection the effluent appeared clear with trace suspended solids and no foam.
The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The outfall location was
accessible and well maintained.
The effluent was analyzed at the time of the inspection for the following:

EF UENT/RECEIVING WATERS cont'd:
- Temperature 18.1°C - Dissolved Oxygen 5.40 mg/1*
- pH 6.43 s.u. - TRC 1.51 mull
Note: * DO permit limit is 6.0 mg/I.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period July 2002 through June 2003, inclusive. A
daily maximum effluent BOD violation was reported on 10/11/02 and a monthly average effluent
ammonia violation was reported kw 10/02. The Division has previously addressed these
violations.
The effluent temperature was not reported on a daily basis for July, August, and September 2002.
The ORC performed weekly effluent temperature measurements. In addition, no effluent
temperature was reported on 12/30 and 12/31/02. There was a total of 47 failures to monitor for
effluent temperature.
The flow was not reported on a continuous basis as required by the Permit. Continuous flow
measurement includes flow reporting (on the DMRs) for all weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
The ORC collected TRC measurements prior to the chlorine contact chamber. Please be advised.
that all effluent sampling (according to Permit requirements) .must be performed following all
treatment units/processes. In addition, the ORC did not incorporate the pH m.eter's temperature
compensation device utilized for effluent analysis as required in Standard Methods, 18th Edition.
Rating: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory due to the nurnerous monitorine,
violations).
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The effluent flow is measured continuously by a cable -type flow meter with totalizer and strip
chart recording. The flow meter is calibrated annually by B.W. Allen Company of Charlotte. N.C.
The flow meter was last calibrated on 7/8/03.
The chart recorder was several hours behind the actual time. In addition, a large accumulation of
solids were observed in the flow measurement channel (settleable) and stilling well (floatable and
settleable). The inlet pipe for the stilling well (flow measurement system) was partially covered
with solids. Please be advised that the NPDES Permit requires that the facility be properly
operated and maintained at all times. The flow measurement channel and stilling well should be
kept free of solids. In addition, the Isco Open Channel Flow Measurement Handbook (fifth
edition) specifically indicates that excessive solid materials such as sand. silt, or other solid
materials that deposit on the approach channel would destroy the conditions required for accurate
flow measurement. Note: This discrepancy was cited in the previous inspection report dated
9/25/02.
Rating: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory due to the continued poor
maintenance of the flow measurement system)
S UDGE DISPOSAL:
Sludge is removed on an as -needed basis by Miller Septic Ta
of Hickory WWTP.
Service and disposed at the City

P.O. Box 759
NCQENR
28081
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
Renewal eaticc
NPi)1 S F'ernut NC00086 3'2
CIaftnlaster Furniture Corporation
Alexander County
Yuur NPDI S permit expires on April 30, 2004, federal (4(..t CFR 122,41) and ^ a rth Carolina (15ANCAC 21-10105(e°))
re u,latticatts require than permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior tea expiration of the current permit. if
you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To saa`tisfv this requirement, tour rencwal package nstzsr be seat. rtt the Divisic,n pcastr:tarked aaca later tl:aan Novcmheor 2,
2003. Failure tea request renewal of the p rnit b this date ma 3 result in a civil assessment of at least r500.00, larger penalties
may be assessed depending upon the detinquericl cif tlae° tee
if ttaa}> �a astewaater discharge �vnll taccur .after April alt), 2CYt)4., the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North C:aroiina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater
may result in assessment of civil penalties of up to 525,000 per day,
If a[1 wastewater disch<ai-ge has ceased at eour f tcili
s Cor rpliance F nforcement l.init wat [phone]
jt4 tidaul—lf3e}l to begin the resci
Use the enclosed checklist to con
the permit reneutl application. if you hav
address listed below.
Nlooresville
NPDI S file
escittd this iaermit, contact Bob Sledge of the
u map also contact the Mooresville Regional
=r>ur renewal package. The checklist identifies the iten
+ nxust submit w
ple.aase rtatatact \'alcry Stephens ;it the telephone nun11
C:haarles F1. Weave
`PC)ES U nit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083o extension 520 (fax) 919 73
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)>E: Per -lit NC0068632
Furniture Corporation
Alexander County
REQUIRED for all renewal packag
,cr letter reduce
xancc of the last perrnit.
71'he completed ap
letresetatatiTem Subn
Ii an t.ttlaorized Representative
the renewal package, written dncatrtac�nn
such Authorized Representative (see fart 19.13
A narrative description of the sludge rnana
solids) generated during wastewater treatnit n.
plaata (gar the permitted. facility does not
and two copies,
tone¢
1
The is llt) i
crate
ubtnitta d kv atnutici
l documenting any changes at the facility since
nd two copies.
igncd by the perm ittec: trr aa,rt ccthc..ri ed
a consu.ltit
must be provide•
rae t.acttt1\ to
nd disposed.
explain this in Nyritin
oral consultant) prclaares
uthority delegated to any
crib¢ lac:
her
ity- has no such
t one signed
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities class llicc.3 as lrrimar\ lracict tries (see Appendices A-D to Title 4(1 of the: C:odc of Fede
Regulations, Part 122) and AT :L tunicipal facilities 'Mvittt a permitted flow ? 1 :NIGGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant s\na vsis (PPA.) in Accordance wirh 4( C..:FR Part 122,21,
no -
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned faci. ities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or .facilities which discharge non process wasteiater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees efft<ctiv�e- atnuary 1, 1999, there i.s no renewal fee required
application package.
Send the ct napleted renewal package to.:
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
161'7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

North Carolina Department of Env rDn
October 28, 2002
Larry Chapman, Plant Manager
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
ui
Alan W. Kirrnek, PS_ Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Results from Effluent Sampling. Analyses
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Chapman:
Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the e uent
samples from the Craftmaster Furniture wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The samples analyzed
were grab samples collected during the compliance sampling inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell
on. September 11, 2002.
The results of the sampling analyses at the Craftmaster Furniture WW shows compliance
with all permit effluent lirnits. Please attach this letter to the follow-up inspection report dated
September 25, 2002, to complete your records on the inspection. A copy of this letter and the results
should be forwarded to the Operator -in -Responsible Charge for the subject facility.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex. Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
Division of Water Quality. 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]

ANALYTICAL
TS SHEET
NAME OF FACILITY: Craftrnaster Fu.
Grab: X Composite:
Sample Date(s): 9/11/02
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Sample Location: Effluent
Count: Alexander
BOD5, m
6.5* Phenols, ug
COD: .High, m 1 Sulfate, mg/I
COD: Low, mg/1 Sulfide, mg
Coliform: Fecal, 4/100 ml
Biomass: Dry Weigh
Coliform: Total, 4/100 nil Biomass: Peri Ash Free
Coliform: Tube Fecal, MPN
mg/1 9.9
Coliform: Tube Total, MPN
Residue: Total, mg/1
TKN, mg11
+ NO), mgfl <0.02
Volatile, rng/1 PO4, mg/1
Fixed, mg/1 P: Total, mg/1
Residue: Suspended, mg/1 P: Dissolved, mg/1
Volatile, mg/1
Ao-Silver, ug/1
Fixed, mg/1 Al -Aluminum, u
' Settleable. Solids, m1/I
Be -Beryllium, u
pH, s.u. Ca -Calcium, ug/I
TOC, m 1 Cd-Cadmium, ug/1
Turbidity, NTIJ Co -Cobalt, ug
Chloride, m Cr-Chromium: Total, u
Oil and Grease, mg/1 Cu-Copper, ug/1
Cyanide, ug/1
Fe -iron, mg/1
Fluoride, mg/1 Pb-Lead,
Total, mg/1 1 Hg-Mercury, ug/I
MBAS, ug/1
Ni-Nickel, ug/I
Conductivity, umhos/cnn
Semivolatiles
Dissolved Oxygen, mg/1
VOC
Temperature, 'C
denotes the GGA exceeded the acceptable QC range.

North Carolina Depa
October 25, 2002
Larry Chapman, Plant Manager
Craflimaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Willrarn G. Ross Jr_, Secretary
nt of Environment and Natural Resource
Alan VV. KFrrneMc, i .E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: NOVINRE Response
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Chapman:
By letter dated September 25, 2002 you were notified that this office was considering sending
a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for
monitoring violations set forth in the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report attached to the letter.
Based on your response to our September 25 letter and the corrective actions you have implemented,
this office has decided not to pursue an enforcement recommendation for such violations at this time.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 663-1.699.
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Alexander County Health Department
VI
n of Water Quality
919 Nortn Main Street, Mooresvi&le
Phone [phone]
FAX )704) 663-6040

October , 2002
Mr, Richard Bridgeman
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mr. Bridgeman:
OCT 1 '6 2002
Thank you for your letter dated September 25, 2002 regarding the compliance sampling
inspection of Crafimaster Furniture Corporation by Mr. Wes Bell of your office on
September 11, 2002.
The following is an item -by -item response to the findings in the report.
Records and Reports The D.O. meter is properly calibrated each time it is used
and the documentation procedures will be improved immediately to improve
record keeping.
2. Operations and Maintenance At the time of the inspection, the aeration basin
D.O. was slightly lower than the inspector believed to be desirable. I have
increased the run time on the blowers to raise the D.O. level, Additional MISS
tests will be analyzed to assist in controlling the solids content. Removal of any
solids that accumulate in the chlorine contact chamber will also be removed on a
more frequent basis as deemed necessary.
Laboratory Field Testing There has been a great deal of confusion for me
regarding the laboratory field-testing requirements. Until just recently, I was not
aware that I needed to obtain additional certification for the testing that I do at the
treatment plant. To prepare for the upcoming requirements, I will make every
effort to follow the proper quality -control measures that was outlined in the
inspection report. The field-testing equipment calibration has been brought up to
date, and in the future the meters will be calibrated on a twelve-month basis rather
than a calendar year basis.
4. Self -Monitoring Program When the previous permit was in effect, the
temperature was required, measured, and reported on a daily basis. The permit
had a one -line entry in the monitoring section that addressed temperature
monitoring. The new permit has two lines for temperature requirements ----one
line for effluent and one line for stream monitoring. Through an oversight 1
misread the requirements and was tbllowing what I believed to be the correct
frequency. I can assure you that I will pay closer attention to the permit
monitoring requirements for temperature in the future. I sincerely apologize for
the mistake, and will see that it does not happen again. Additionally, 1 will record
the exact time for all on -site tests.

5. Flow Measurement We are in the process of irtstalling a fresh water line to the
treatment facility which should . e it possible for me to keep the stilling well
cleaner and improve operation.
I hope this response addresses all the deficiencies outlined in the
I can be of further assistance in this tter, pi- e let me know.
Sincerely,
Ron McClure, ORC
cc: L. Chap .Lt
Craft ter Furniture
tion report, and if

North Carolina Department of Envi
September 25, 2002
7001 2510 0005 0287 0327
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Larry Chapman, Plant. Manager
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
Post Office Box 759
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
Dear Mr. Chapman;
William G, Ross, Jr,Se
meat and Natural' Resources
Alan W, Klimek,. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Compliance Sampling inspection
Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0068632
Alexander County, N.C.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on September 11, 2002, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report. The results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under separate letter.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV)/Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement (NRE) due to the numerous monitoring violations of the subject NPDES Permit and
North. Carolina. General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Self -Monitoring section of the
attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by October 16, 2002,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the Records/Reports, Facility Site Review/Operations &
Maintenance, Laboratory, Self -Monitoring, and Flow Measurement Sections of the report. In
responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgman.
er Service
800 623-7748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE. [phone]
FAX [phone]

NOV!N1
Mr, Larry Chapman
Page Two
This letter is to advise you that this Office is consideting sending a recommendation for
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the violations of G.S.
143.215.1 and NPDES Permit No, NC0068632. If you have an explanation for the violations that
you wish to present, please include e in the requested response. Your explanation will be
reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be
forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his consideration,
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell, Mr. Bridgernan, or me at [phone]:
Enclosure
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, RE.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Alexander County Health Department

US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.. 20460
Water Compliance inspection Report
NC Division of Water Quality / Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR
Form Apfmrrrved.
OMB No 2tHi3-0(J5T
Approval Expires B 31.91
tt `A: Nation6l tsta vsterti Cod
B
Transaction Code NPDES No. Xr/Mo/Day Inspection Type inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0068632 02/09/11 S S 2
Rema
Inspection W"ork Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
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...Reserved.....,......
Sei Lion J: F-
Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date:
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation WWTI' 9.25 atta 00/05/01
Craftmaster Road
liiddcnite
Alexander County, North Carsulina
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)fPhone No(s)/Fax No(s):
Mr.Ron McClure/ORG82S-493-1759
Exit Time/Date:
11:20 am
02/09/11
:Permit Expiration Date:
04/04/30
Name and Address of Responsible official:,
Mr. Larn^ Chapman
Craftmaster Furniture Corporation
P.O. Box 759
Taylorsvilic. North Carolina 28681
Title: Plant Manager
Phone No:
828-632-9786
Contacted?
No
C: Areas Evaluated Du
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ou (Check only those
d
X Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations & Maintenance X Sewer Overflow
X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules. Pretreatment Multimedia
X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory Storm Water Other:
n D. umtttat Sr itf Findines/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Sul
Name(s) and Signature(s) ol` inspectors:
Wes Dell "' ''`'
Agency/Offrcefrelephone No:
NCI) W Q/MOORESV ILL.E/(704)663- 1699
Date:
9/23/02
Signature of Management QA Reviewer:
Agency/Office/Phone & Fax No:
Date:
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev. 9-94) Previous editions are o

Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
Page Two
The facility was last inspected by Robert Scheller of this office on July 21, 1999.
PERMIT:
The permit authorizes the continued operation of an existing 0.015 MGD wastewater
treatment system consisting of a bar screen, three aeration basins in series, influent flow equalization,
clarifier, tablet chlorination, chlorine contact tank, aerated sludge holding tank, continuous effluent
flow measurement, effluent pump station, and standby power supply.
The permit for this facility became effective on 5/1/00 and expires on 4/30/04.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), chain of custody
forms, laboratory analyses, Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation and maintenance
log, and the calibration log were reviewed during the inspection. The ORC did not document the
dissolved oxygen meter calibrations, calibration times, and on -site effluent analysis times (See
Laboratory and Self -Monitoring Sections). The remaining records were well maintained.
Marginal: Marginal (This section is rated marginal due to the above noted discrepancies)
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The influent flow equalization basins were not utilized at the time of the inspection. The
ORC indicated that the equalization basins are activated during peak flow periods. The mixed liquor
appeared well mixed; however, on -site dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements in the #2 and #3
aeration basins were low. A distinct sewer odor could be detected around the treatment units. The
DO measurements in the #2 basin ranged from 0.1 mg/1 to 0.8 mg/I and the DO measurements in the
#3 aeration basin ranged from 0.5 mg/1 to 0.8 mg/1. The settleability test on the #3 aeration basin
revealed poor settling (950 ml/L) and the pH level was 6.53 s.u. A large amount of dark, floating
solids were observed in the chlorine contact tank and approximately three to five inches of settleable
solids were observed in the flow measurement channel (V-notch weir location). Please be advised
that the NPDES Permit requires that the facility be properly operated and maintained at all times.
The facility must ensure that the blowers are capable of providing an adequate supply of air. In
addition, the facility should clean the diffusers on a regular basis and investigate the installation of
fine bubble diffusers for improved oxygenation. The solids in the chlorine contact tank and flow
measurement channel should be removed as soon as possible. In addition, the facility should
improve the monitoring and removal of solids from the appropriate treatment units.
Bar screenings are disposed at the county landfill. The process control program needs
improvement. The ORC indicated that occasional settleability tests are performed. This .office
strongly recommends incorporating weekly DO and settleability measurements and at least monthly
.MLSS tests. This office also recommends the incorporation of sludge blanket measurements in the
clarifier and chlorine contact chamber.
The facility is staffed with one Grade 11 ORC. A certified back-up operator has been
designated and is available when the ORC is unable to visit the facility. The ORC was very
knowledgeable of the treatment processes and equipment used at the facility.

PrCraftmaster Furniture WWTP
Page Three
LABORATORY:
Water Tech Labs, Inc., (Certification #50) in Granite Falls, North Carolina has been.
contracted to provide analytical support. The lab was not evaluated during this inspection. The pH
meter appeared to be properly calibrated,.
The most recent annual calibration performed on the TRC meter was 1/30/01 by the contract
laboratory. Please be advised that the TRC meter must be calibrated annually or once every twelve
months (Reference: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 4500-C1(3). In addition, the ORC
was utilizing powder pillows (for TRC measurements) that had exceeded the listed expiration date
(9/01). No buffers, standards, etc. shall be utilized beyond the listed expiration dates. The ORC
shall purchase a new pack of powder pillows prior to the next TRC analysis.
The temperature sensor on the DO meter (utilized to measure effluent and upstream and
downstream temperatures) was not checked annually (once every 12 months) against an NIST
certified thermometer. The most recent calibration/verification was performed on 1/30/01 by the
contract laboratory, Please be advised that an annual calibration/verification must be performed on
the meter's temperature sensor that is utilized to measure temperatures according to Permit
requirements (Reference: Standard Methods, 18th Edition -Method 2550 B),
The ORC did not document the calibrations performed on the DO meter. All laboratory'
instruments utilized for effluent analysis must be properly calibrated. The NPDES Permit requires
that all calibration data must be properly documented. In addition, the calibration times were not
documented (for pH, DO, and TRC meters) as to verify that the meters were calibrated prior to
effluent analysis.
This office has not received a completed application for a laboratory certification for field
parameter testing. Mr. Chet Whiting of the Division's Laboratory Certification Unit wi.11 be
contacted regarding this issue and the poor laboratory practices.
Rating: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory due to the poor laboratory practices
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent appeared light brown with trace suspended solids and no foam. The facility
discharges into an unnamed tributary to Third Creek, which is a Class C water in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The outfall
location was accessible.
The effluent was analyzed at the time of the inspection for the following:
- Temperature 23.6°C - Dissolved Oxygen 7.00 mg/1/ 7.41 mg/1*
- pH 6.64 s.u.
Note: * denotes DO value approximately ten to twenty feet below the outfall.

Craftmaster Furniture WWTP
Page Four
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS cont'd:
A review of the DMRs have indicated numerous TRC values in excess of 28,4g/1. Be aware
that a stream action level of 17/4/1 has been established for total residual chlorine for chronic
toxicity effects, An action level of 284g./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.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2001 through May 2002,
inclusive. No limit violations were reported.
The effluent temperature was not reported on a daily basis as required by the Perrnit. The
ORC performed weekly effluent temperature measurements. There was a total of 193 failures to
monitor for effluent temperature.
This office questions the validity of the effluent DO and pH values that were reported on all
of the DMRs. The DO values were either 6.0 mg/I or 6.1 mgil and the pH values were either 7.4 s.u.
or 7,5 s.u. Please note the values of the pH and DO values performed at the time of the inspection
(See Effluent/Receiving Waters Section).
The analysis times for the on -site parameters were not documented as required by the NPDES
Pemiit. In addition, the upstream and downstream sampling locations did not appear to be consistent
with permit requirements. Please be advised that the Permit requires the upstream sampling location
to be at least 100 feet above the outfall and 300 feet below the outfall.
Ratint Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory due to the numerous monitoring
violations).
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is rneasured continuously by a cable -type flow meter with totalizer and strip chart
recording. The flow meter is calibrated annually by B.W. Allen Company of Charlotte, N.C. The
flow meter was last calibrated on 6/7/02.
A large accumulation of solids were observed in the flow measurement channel (settleable)
and stilling well (floatable and settleable). The solids level in the flow measurement channel
covered the inlet pipe for the stilling well. Please be advised that the NPDES Permit requires that
the facility be properly operated and maintained at all times,. The flow measurement channel and
stilling well should be kept free .of solids. In addition, the Isco Open Channel Flow Measurement
Handbook (fifth edition) specifically indicates that excessive solid materials such as sand, silt, or
other solid materials that deposit on the approach c.harmelwould destroy the conditions required for
accurate flow measurement.
Rating: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory due to the poor maintenance of the flow
measurement system)

F
Cra ftntaster Furniture WWTP
Page Five
SLUDGE DISPOSAL;
Sludge is removed on an as -needed basis (the ORC did not know the name of the company)
and disposed at the Newton WWTP.
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-
°368, 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 the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (Le. 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.

Memo Tc a
aced c
Subject.
Kevin Barnett
Rex Gleason
Samar SousGhazale
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April, 19
Caftastr Furniture Corporatin
Truck Wash Facili
Permit No.WQ00143
Alexander County
r
Please find enclosed a permit rescission request for the
subject facilityg The permit was issued on 1:]ecember 12, 1997 with
an expiration date of November 30, 2002. The facility ceased the
existing spray irrigation system. The wastewater (industrial) i
pumped and hauled to the Town of Talrsv lle wastewater treatment
facilities. Please remove the permit from your tracking system.
advise.
SEC
If you have any questions egard:ng this ter) please

Permit Rescission Form
Facility Name
Permit Number
NPDES Permit. Type
WQ Permit Type
Discharge Code(s) 161
Regional Office MRO
County ALEXA IDER
Date Requested
Permit Expiration
Original Request Received by:
d omp lance croup p tegionat urrc
Request Recieved in the Form of:
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Please Check Appropriately
o Site Visit Performed
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noun water oncerns
02
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Groundwater Monitoring Wells Fa—
eSSed(Should be addressed unless Groundwater
Monitoring is not required)
Rescission of the above referenced Permit is:
Approved ©Dented
Note: (if Approved) This permit will be deleted from the permit tracking
system and the division billing system and if necessary inactivated on the
compliance monitoring system.
atinglifttefti Appro .
escinded Immediately O Allow to Expire
0 Never Constructed
p Abandoned
0 Connected to City Sewer
Reason for Denial
Certifier's Name
Date
Other...
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Town of Taylorsville
Attn: George Holleman
Town Manager
P, 02
PHONE NO. Feb. 02 1'599 11:-49AM P1
`KEIGHTMASTER INC.
P.O. BOX 865
TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681
July 13, 1998
ICC. MC-155013
Freaglatma ter, Inc. and The Town of Taylorsv111a have reached
an agreement to allow Freightmaster to dump treated
wastewater in the Towns sewer system at a location to be
specified by the Town.
This agrezimpnt i.s for
week.
Freightmaster will have the
Town for testing) bcfore the
wastewa'ter. They will
requested by the Town,
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Nye it tested a-G intervals as
essary.
Prelghtmaster will pay the Town an agreed upon amount, per
gallon , for t h e dumping,
If this agreement is acceptable
please sign below and return to
Sincerely,
Accepted::
with The Town of Taylorsvillc
me.

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