NC0001406_NPDES Permit_20040714

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July 14, 2004
Mr. Alan Thornton, Town Manager
Town of Erwin
P.O. Box 459
Erwin, North Carolina 28339
Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: NPDES Permit
Erwin WWTP No. 2 (formerly Swift Textiles)
NPDES Permit No. NC0001406
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Thornton:
The Division of Water Quality received your letter dated January 5, 2004, regarding the
acquisition of the former Swift Textiles, Incorporated facility and associated NPDES permit (NC0001406).
On February 26, 2002 Division staff met with Town and Swift representatives at the Division's
Fayetteville Regional Office to discuss the permit and future use of the facility. At that time, no final
decisions had been made as to how the Swift facility would be used by the Town (although some ideas
were brought forward). The Town and Swift explained the discharges connected to the existing plant.
Division staff discussed possible ramifications for the Town to acquire the plant (and that the existing
limits could not be retained by the Town).
The most recent permit for Swift Textiles, Incorporated was issued March 31, 1997, with a
subsequent expiration date of July 31, 2001 (this expiration date was extended to March 31, 2002).
Swift Textiles submitted an application for renewal of the permit on October 12, 2001; this was done
primarily to satisfy the renewal requirement, with the understanding that manufacturing operations
had already been discontinued at the plant. Based on this renewal application, the 1997 permit has
been administratively continued in its existing form up to this point.
The existing NPDES permit currently reflects limits for a textile facility. As discussed with the
Town previously, these limits are not appropriate for a municipal facility. In addition, this portion of the
Cape Fear River, while not currently listed as impaired, is contributing to the impairment of the River
further downstream. For this reason, the Division cannot maintain the permit "as is". This permit has
been held in abeyance for over two years and cannot be continued any longer.
The Town of Erwin must complete the following within 30 days of receipt of this letter:
• Submit a summary of future plans for the former Swift Textiles WWTP, along with timelines, and
the need for a continued NPDES permit.
• Submit an analysis documenting the costs (and outlining the needed components) to connect all
existing wastewater flows from the former Swift plant to the Town of Erwin's existing wastewater
treatment plant.
• Submit documentation on future use of the Swift Textiles water treatment plant and any
associated discharge.
• Submit proof of change of ownership along with the change in name/ownership form (which is
attached with this letter).
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Susan Wilson at (919) 733 - 5083,
extension 510 or via [e-mail].
Si erelfy,
David A. Goodric Supervisor
NPDES Unit
cc: iFayetteville_Regional._Office/Water. Quality Sectio_n_ _ _
NPDES Unit
Central Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 77699-1617
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Michael 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
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT NAME/O ERSHIP CHANGE FORM
1. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION:
Permit Number: N/C/ / / / / / / / or
Certificate of Coverage Number: N/C/G/ / / / / / /
1. Permit holder's name:
2. Permit's signing official's name and title:
(Person legally responsible for permit)
(Title)
3. Mailing address: City:
State: Zip Code:
II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION:
1. This request for change is a result of:
Phone: (
— Change in ownership of company _ Name change for company
_ Change in ownership of property/facility ' _ Name change for property/facility
Other (please explain):
—
2. Owner Information
Company or Owner Name:
(name to be put on permit / certificate of coverage)
Owner's/operator's or signing official's name: Title:
Company Contact: Title:
Owner Mailing address: City:
State: Zip Code: Phone: ( )
E-mail address:
3. Facility Information
Facility Name:
Facility Contact: Title:
Facility Mailing address: City:
State: Zip Code: Phone: ( )
E-mail address:
SWU-2 39-102501

PERMIT NAME / OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UNLESS
ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. This completed application
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a contract, deed, articles of incorporation)
Certification must be completed and signed by both the current permit holder and the new applicant in the case of change of
ownership. For name change only, complete and sign the application certification.
Current Permittee's Certification:
I, , attest that this application for name/ownership change has
been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application
are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature: Date:
Applicant's Certification:
I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change
has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
Attn: Valery Stephens
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Swu-239-102501

Mr. David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
NC Div. of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
TOWN OF ERWIN
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In regards to your July 14, 2004 correspondence concerning the status of the Town of Erwin
WWTP No. 2 NPDES Permit No. NC0001406 and related issues, the Town offers this response.
The Town of Erwin purchased the former Swift Textile facilities and properties as a result of the
unexpected closing of the Swift Textile manufacturing facilities as well as due to a desire not to
see these facilities fall into disrepair with hopes of attracting industry to fill the tremendous
economic void of losing the Town's major industry.
The Town of Erwin is currently deliberating an offer by the County of Harnett to purchase its
utility infrastructure, including the former Swift Textile facilities: With the receipt of a utility
regionalization evaluation performed by Green Engineering, PLLC, the Erwin Town Board of
Commissioners is fully involved in the decision making process. •-I fully anticipate the Erwin
Town Board of Commissioners reaching a decision in this matter within the next few months_
I request that the Division of Water Quality allow the Town of Erwin additional time to resolve
the consolidation issue prior to the submission of the requested information in your
correspondence as that if the Town of Erwin accepts the County of Harnett's offer, the ownership
and future of these facilities would no Longer reside in the hands of the Town of Erwin.
I thank you for your consideration in this matter. _ Should this be acceptable to your office, I will
immediately inform you of the Erwin Town Board of Commissioners decision. Please feel free to
contact me if you have any questions or concerns in this matter.
Sincerely,
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M. Alan Thornton
Town Manager
Cc: Mayor and Board of Commissioners
John H. Eick, P.E., DEE, Stearns & Wheler, PLLC
Tommy Armstrong, Erwin Public Utilities Supervisor
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
July 14, 2004
Mr. Alan Thornton, Town Manager
Town of Erwin
P.O. Box 459
Erwin, North Carolina 28339
Subject: NPDES Permit
Erwin WWTP No. 2 (formerly Swift Textiles)
NPDES Permit No. NC0001406
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Thornton:
The 'Division of Water Quality received your letter dated January 5, 2004, regarding the
acquisition of the former Swift Textiles, Incorporated facility and associated NPDES permit
(NC0001406).
On February 26, 2002 Division staff met with Town and Swift representatives at the Division's •
Fayetteville Regional Office to. discuss the permit and future use of the facility. At that time, no final
decisions had:been made as to.how the Swift-facilitywould be used by the Town (although some ideas
were brought -forward). The Town and Swift -explained the discharges connected to the existing plant.
Division staff discussed possible ramifications -for the=Town to,acquire-the: plant.(and-that.the.existing--
limits.could not be..retained by the Town)..
The Most recent permit for Swift Textiles, Incorporated_was_issued.March.31,.1997, with a_ •
subsequent-expiration-date-ofJuly_31, 2001- (thisexpiration date:was;extended7to::March-31, 2002) .: :
Swift Textiles submitted an application'for.renewal •ofthe permit on October -
renewal requirement, -.with the° understanding:that-manufacturing-operations--
had already been discontinued at the plant: Based on this renewal application-, the.1997 permit_has;:.
been administratively continued in-its:existing: form_ up: to:: -this:; point::.
The existing NPDES permit currently reflects limits for •a textile facility. As discussed with the
Town previously, these limits are_not'appropriate for a=municipal_facility: -: In addition; this portion. of
the Cape Fear River,: while not currently listed:asimpaired; iscontributing to the:.impairment of the
River further downstream. For this reason, the Division cannot maintain the permit "as.is" This
permit has been:heldin abeyance for over two years and cannot be continued any longer. ,
The Town of Erwin must complete the following within 30 days of receipt of this letter:
• Submit a summary of future plans for the former Swift Textiles WWTP, along with timelines, and
the need for a continued NPDES permit.
• Submit an analysis documenting the costs (and outlining the needed components) to connect all
existing wastewater flows from the former.Swift plant to the Town of Erwin's existing
wastewater treatment plant.
• Submit documentation on future use of the Swift.Textiles;water treatment plant and any
associated discharge.
• Submit proof of change of ownership along with: the change in name/ownership form (which is
attached with this letter).
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Susan Wilson at (919) 733 -
5083, extension 510=or via Susan.A.Wilson(ancmail.net.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
NPDES Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality [phone]