NC0076643_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Bob Witsell, P.E.
Brownsfield Project Manager
General Electric Company
1935 Redmond Circle NW
Rome, Georgia 30165
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GaverhorT i
DONALD R. VAN DER
Secretary . ,
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
November 14,.2016
Subject: Compliance, Inspection Report
General Electric
Permit #NC0076643
Groundwater Remediation
Hickory, Catawba County
Dear Mr. Witsell:
On November 10, 2016, the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) performed a site inspection of the
Remediation System at the General Electric, Hickory Plant, located at 1223 Fairgrove Church Road,
Catawba County to determine compliance with remediation activitiesas per permit`#NC0076643.,
Enclosed is a copy of the site inspection report:
The system is online and performing at levels consistent with the active permit for this facility.
Laboratory. data indicate the system is being effective in the reduction of the TCE and TCA constituents.
The continued monitoring of the system is recommended. A copy of the inspection report is. attached.
Should you have questions with the site inspection report or the findings listed herein, I may be reached
by phone at [phone] or email.([e-mail]).
Attachment: Compliance. Inspection Report
Cc: Catawba County Public Health
NPDES (Derek Denard)
MRO Files
dward Watson
Hydrogeologist
Mooresville Regional Office,
Water Quality Regional Operations
Section, Division.of Water Resources -
State of North Carolina Environmental Quality ,I.Water Resources i Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 i Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699

EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding (Le, PCS)
Form Approved.
OMB No, 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Transaction Code
1 hi j 2 IL1 3 1
2111111 HI I
NPDES
NC0076643 111 12 1 16/11/10 117 18 Lai 19 Li 2011
llimiliimmilimiiiiiiir
Inspection VVork Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating
67 Ito
'15 1
yr/motday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
B1 QA Reserved
71 LI 72 LI 731 1 174 751 1 1 Illiro
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Hickory Plant
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory NC 26602
Entry Time/Date
09:30AM 16/11/10
Exit Time/Date
12:20PM 16/11/10
Permit Effective Date
15/12/01
Permit Expiration Date
20/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
1/1
Ray S Panley/ORC/828-466-7818/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Titie/Phone and Fax Number
Ray S Penley,1611 Indian Springs Dr Conover NC 28613/Operator/825-465-7818/
II Permit
• Self -Monitoring Program
ig Other
Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Flow Measurement
Facility Site Review
El Operations & Maintenance
• Effluent/Receiving Waters
Records/Reports
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Fincting/Cornments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
I .41.112 Ci
Edward Watson
MRO GW///
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer
Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA For 3560-3 (Rev 5.844) Previous' editions ere obsolete.
/44- 240/4
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Inspection Type
17 18 Li
(Cont.)
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
A compliance evaluation was performed by MRO staff on November 10, 2016 for the above mentioned
facility. Since the fast site visit, the old transformer building as been removed. The treatment system,
including the building and the landfill are all that is remaining of the original plant.
Sampling is occuring for VOCs resulting from a previuos transformer manufactoring operations and
the location of a former underground PCE and former vapor degreaser area that were located on site.
Currently, wells MW--71 S, I and D located approximately 700 ft from the location of the former PCE
tanks contain the highest levels of impacts of these constiuents. PCE and TCE are the only
constituents reporting above 2B and 2L for any of the wells or surface water sampling locations.
The monitoirng'wells are being upgraded to add communication cables so that wells are able to
communicate to the on -site telemetery system.
The system is well maintianed and the site is well manicured. Surface water sampling locations are
well marked. There were no compliance issues were dicovered during the site visit.
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Porn*: N=76643
Inspoction DM.: 11/10/2016
Owner - Facility, Hickory Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Yes No NA NE
0 0
Comment: The 000 was clear with no debris, foam, odor or colorpresent. The old, building has
been leveled. The treatment system, wells and piezometers are all that is remaining of the
facility. Surface waters mpling is ongoing and is being ampled in accordance with the
permitted activities for this site. The permit was recent renewed in October 2015.
Record keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If 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 site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: All records were i good order and system maintenance is well docu
Ves No NA NE
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• 0 Ei
• 0 0 0
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II 0 0 0
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0 0 0 I
III 0 0 El
IN 0 0 0
1000
0 0 0 III
UDDD
II 0 0 0
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Permit: NC0078643
Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 11/10/2018 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory, • Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? M. 0 ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 0
# Is the facility using a contract lab? • 0 ❑ 0
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • ❑ 0 0
Celsius)?.
incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ II 0
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ 0 I ❑
Comment: Samples are collected and shipped to a certified lab for analysis according to constituents of
concern. pH is measured on site. TCH and PCH are analyzed by an offsite certified lab.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? • ❑ 0 0
Is the tubing clean? ❑ 0 0 •
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • ❑ ❑ 0
Celsius)?
is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type • 0 0 0
representative)?
Comment: Sampling is in compliance with permit. C.O.C. is properly completed. No color. foam or
• solids were observed at the outfall.
Upstream ! Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and • 0 0 ❑
sampling location)?
Comment: There are several stream sample locations in this permit. Sampling is being performed in
compliance with permit parameters for surface water sampling. Samaple analysisn is
• performed by a certified outside lab.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility is well maintained. The well areas anf the landfill area is well manicured and the
surface watwer sarnple locations are well marked. Monitoring wells are locked and well tags
are present on all of the on -site wells.
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0076643
Inspection Dec 11/10/2016
Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Other
Yes No NA NE
Comment: Some of the o ezome ers had identification faded so that it was difficult to read the ID
number for thre oiezometer%
It was rrequested that the piezometer numbers be made to be readable for ease of
identification.
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?
Yes No,. NA NE
• 0 0
MI El El 0
MI El El El
MI El El El
Comment: A certificate of calibration was reviewed during this site visit for the efluent flow meter,
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Yes No NA Nk
0 0
III 0 0 0
IN 0 0 0
Comment: Effluent pipe was easily accessed and no color, foam, solids or oders were detected during
the site visit
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Environmental
Quality
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PAT MCCRORY
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Ar1OOFiESvILL REGIONAL, OFFICE
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
secretary
October 26, 2015
Bob Witsell, P.E., Brownfields Project Manager
Global Operations, Environment, Health & Safety
General Electric Company
1935 Redmond. Circle NW
Rome, Georgia 30165
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0476643
General Electric Company - Hickory Facility
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd, Conover
Catawba County
Dear Mr, "6itsell:
The Division of Environmental Quality (the Division or DEQ) hereby issues the attached NPDES
permit for the subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-21.5.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
Changes to your Previous Permit. The Division understands that you have made no significant changes
in your wastewater treatment system since last renewal Therefore we have made only minimal
changes to your permit by updating your facility description and site map. However, please note that
electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) is now required,
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR . Please be advised that the Divisionhas
implemented an electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) program in accord with pending
requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), We have included in this permit the
details required to implement the eDMR program [see Section A. (2.)].
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all DMRs and specify that, if North
Carolina does not establish a system to receive such submittals, Permittees must then submit eDMRs
directly to EPA, For information on eDMRs, registering for eD1VIR submittal, and obtaining an eDMR.
user account, please visit the DWR webpage:
http:ilportal.ncdenr,org/web/wq/adrnin/bow`i ed rr
For information on. EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit. EPA's website:
http _Ilrvww2.epa,gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule
1617 Mall Sergi Contet, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location. 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone.[phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877.623.674
Internet: www,ncwalerquality.org

Bob Witsell
General Electric Company
Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0076643
October 27, 2015
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request submitted within.
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must take the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
modify, revoke, and/or reissue this permit, This permit does not affect your legal obligation to obtain
other permits required by the Division of Water Resources, the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Arca Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government.
If you have any questions, please email Joe R. Corporon, L.G. at [Jo e.corporon a,ncdenr.gov] or call
his direct line [phone].
S. Jay Zimmerman,. P.Ci.;t
Division of Environmental Quality
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0076643 (issuance final)
cc: MRO/SWPS, Andrew Pitner (Regional Supervisor)
NPDES Program Files
ec: MRO, Andrew Pitner
GE; Bob Witsell [Robert.
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Permit NC0076643
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
General Electric Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
General Electric Company - Hickory Facility
Groundwater Remediation System (GW-REM)
1223 Fairgrove Church Road, Conover
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as a unnamed tributary to Cline Creek, Catawba River Basin, in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
Signed this day October 26, 2015.
£
y Zimmerman, P.G., Dire
ivision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0076643
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective, Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises
under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
General Electric Company
is hereby authorized to:
continue to operate an existing 0,120 MOD groundwater remediation system consisting of
• an array of groundwater extraction wells (23),
• two (2) feed pumps, transferring wastewater to
• a 1,500-gallon equalization tank, thence to
• an air -stripper tower,
• the final discharge monitored by an totalizing flow
these facilities located at the General Electric Company - Hickory Facility, 1223 Fairgrove Church
Road, Conover, Catawba County, and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified on the attached map,
into an unnamed tributary (UT) to Cline Creek [stream segment 11-29-5-2] a waterbody currently
classified C located within Subhasin 03-08-35 [HUC:03050102] of the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NC0076643
Part I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited, monitored and reported1 by the Permittee as specified below:
Flow [MGD]
Tetrachloroethylene [PCE]
Trichloroethylene, ug/L [TCE]
pH
Footnotes:
50050
34475
39180
00400
Monthly Sti
?Average
0.120
Not < 6.0 or> 9.0
standard Units
F sr
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Continuous
Quarterly
Quarterly
2/Monthly
Recording
Grab
Grab
Grab
Same e�
I;ocation ,:µ?
1. Beginning no later than 270 days from the permit effective date), the Permittee shall submit discharge
Monitoring Reports electronically using NCDWR's eDMR submittal system [See Section A. (2.)].
2. Sample Location: E = Effluent.
Condition: The Pennittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam.
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Permit NC0076643
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING - DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)J
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then Permittees must submit DMRs
electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division intends to adopted and implement
these regulations in 2011
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part 11 of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B, (11..)
• Section D. (2)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Part. DE, Section D. (2.) and Section.E. (n)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the Pennittee shall report discharge
monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
interact application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application
is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), Permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required
to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the
computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NCDEQ / IDWR / Infonnation Processing Unit
ATIENT1ON: Central Files / cDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a Permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship, or due to the facility being
physically located in an arca where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted, and discharge
monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1,1, 2, 3), or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall he submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months
and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the
Pennittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division,
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Permit NC0076643
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.NCDEQ.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the Last day of the month following the
issuance of the pennit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Part 11, Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part If, Section B.
(11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account
and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR
system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.NCDEQ.org/web/wq/admin/b og/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I cert jj, under penalty of lain, 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 mry knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
subrrrrtting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations,"
3. Records Retention [Supplements Part II, Section D. (6.)1
The Permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.411
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General Electric Co., Hickory Facility
Groundwater Remediation (GW REM)
Latitude:
Ouad / State Grid:
Receiving Stream:
Drainage Basin:
Stream Class:
35° 42' 22" Longitude: 81° I5' 37"
Hickory, NC /E13NE HLIC: 03050102
UT to Cline Creek Stream Segment: 11-129-5-2
Catawba River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
c,
North
NPDES Permit NC0076643
Catawba County

NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic. Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series ofgrab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
Influent and effluent. grab samples shall he of equal size, and of no less than 100 milliliters
Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour,
:Pet -minces with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
Pennittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there -must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption. throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for .infrequent maintenance
activities on .the -flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units, of measurement, the
"daily discharge," is calculated as the average measurement ()Ilk pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122..2; see also
Composite Sample," above.)
Daily M.aximum.
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays e.xeeptwhere holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
.DWR or "the .Division"
The Division of Water Resources, :Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent.
Wastewater discharged following all treattrient processes .from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC,
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessationof all activities that require coverage under this NPDES pemnt. Completion of facility closure will allow
permit: to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N— the .number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection levell") shall be considered — 1.
Grab Sample
lndividual samples of at least 1.00 mt, collected over a :period oftime not exceeding 15. minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples :must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples.),
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration Iimit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration Iimit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment ofnot more than -1 .year, or both... In the case ofa second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation., a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 uSC 1319(01) and 40 CFR 122,41(0(2)]
d. Any person Who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,. or both. In the
case ofa second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.,
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)(2)]
c,. Any person who .knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation impleme.nting any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
Who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death. or serious bodily
'injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not: more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both, In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(e)(3)(B)(iii) of the OVA., shall, upon conviction of violating
the inunin.ent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1.,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions, [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)1
1.. 'Under state -law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the temis, conditions, or requirements ofa permit, [North
Carolina General Statutes. § 143-215.6,A]
r, Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the A.dministrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section. 402 of this Act. A.dministrative penalties for Class .1 violations are not to
exceed $1.6,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Classill violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class.11 penalty not to exceed $177,500, [33 USC
].319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in.
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or .the environment [40
CFR 122..41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability,
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part 11.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part 1.1.C,7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Perminee from anyresponsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for :noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-21..5..3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
131.9. Furthermore, th.e Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
:responsibilityfor effective compliance may he temporarily, suspended.
4. Oil and fla.zafilous Substance Liability
'Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 31.1 of the .Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.2I(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: Ilanauthorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization.
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CF.R.
122.22]
(1. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTFIER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE..ACCEPTII-A);
certi6;; 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 infin-mation submitted. Based on aly inquiry of the person or persons who manage the systemor
those persons directly responsible for gathering the injOrmation, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete, I any aware that there are significant penalties ) -
submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment fin knowing violations."
12, Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a. request by the
Permitted for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned cl
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any pennit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. .Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or 'rumination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from .reopening and modifying the permit:,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title I5A. of the North Carolina
Administrative Coda:, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina Gen.eral Statute 1.43.2151 et, al.
14. Annual Administering and Complia.nce Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the. fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification. Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
Sy stem, and, for each classification must [1 15A NCAU 08C; ,0201]:
a. designate one Operator In .Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate 011C or wore Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and n.o more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of .110 backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and.
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
receiving notification °la change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in .Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
.Responsible Charge (Back-up OR.C).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
> Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
> Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
> Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Pennittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment. Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1)
Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) 'The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 OFR122,41(0(2)11: An upset constitutes an affinn.ative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b, of
this condition arc met, No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was,
caused •by upset, and 'before an action for noncmnpliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
h. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(I) An upset occurred and that the Pcrmittec can identify the cause(s) of the -u.pset,
(2) The. Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Penn:Mee submitted notice- of the upset as required in Part 11..E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11.B.2, of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of -proof in any enforcement proceeding,
6, .Removed Substances,
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall he utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS I 43-215.1. and in a mariner such as to prevent any pollutant -
:from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission.. The Permittee shall comply with. all applicable state and Federal regulations governing, the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR.
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and ISA NCAC Subchapter 2-r, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters.. The 'Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures,
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15„A NCAC 0211.0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or .inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate. power sources, standby generators or retention of ina.dequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples, collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
pennit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, -body o-f
water, or substance, Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR. 122.41(j)].
2 Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and re,portedon a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR I, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
'Director, 'postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month. following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required 'herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at Ieast five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
> all calibration and maintenance records
> all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
> copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7, Recording Results
For each tneasuremcnt or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this perrnit, the Permitt.ee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed 'th.e sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were perlorrned;
d. The individuals) Who performed the analysees,
e. The analytical tech.niqu.es or methods used; and
f The results of such analyses.
l3. Inspection and .Entry
The Permit:tec shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a .representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may he required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable tires, upon the Pernittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that rnust be kept under the conditions of this perrnit;
c. lnspcct at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable tunes, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 1.22.41(i)].
Section E Reporting_Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent vvith the terms and conditions ofthis permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this pcnnit more frequently than or at a lcvcl in excess of'that authorized shall constitute.
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Pcrrnit.tec shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical altcra'ticans car acicfitic ns
to the permitted facility [40 CFR. 122,41(1)]. Notice: is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet. one of the criteria f'or new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could signitaeantly change thc nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit., nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 1.22,42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Perrnittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are difTerent fi'carn or
absent in .the existing per►nit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipatcd.Noncompliance
The Permittce shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted. facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(l)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not: transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. 71'hc Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 1.43-2.15,1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new perm.ittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part ll.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this pen -nit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the tune the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information Listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the foIIowing:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. AIso see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports.
The CWA provides that any person. who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction., be punished by a fine ofnot more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment 'for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual now greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215,1C). The report shall summarize the
petibrmancc of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall he provided no,
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual 'periodis used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR. / .Division of Water Resources I Water
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issuedfor the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
Issuance of an Ate will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
c.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic poIIutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(I) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECI • CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this ,permit„ the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section.
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA.. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and (i) and I 5A NCAC 0211 .090(b)(11)1
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of die :POTW treatment. processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or d.isposai which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittcc's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or .non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [1.5.A .NCAC 02U
.0903(b)( 14)1
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of thc State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an 'increase in thc magnitude or duration of a violation., of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [1.5A NCA(' 02.11 .0903(b)(23)1
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW.)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 ofthc CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal.
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. it also includes the collection system, as defined in I 5A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the C:WA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or thc owner attic collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
poTw may be referred to as. a "satellite POTW organization." [1SA -NCAC 0211 .0903(b)(2.6)1
"Significant Industrial User" or "St • "
An industrial Uscr that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment. works and that [I5A NCAC 0214
.0903(b)(33)1:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW excluding sanitary,
noncontaet cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or :non -discharge pm -lifted
flow limit or organic capacity of the PU-FW treatment plant. In t.his context, organic capacity refers to BOD,
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403..6 and 40 (1.1"R Parts 405-4'71; or
4. Is d.csignated as such by the Pennince on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or th.e POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A. NCA.0 02.14 .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential. for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit. the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SRA or
6. Subject to approval under I 5A NCAC 0211 .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial Uscr meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403,3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant. categorical :Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treat ent Works (P
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Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent Iimitations are listed in Part 1 of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature Iimits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of poIIutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
(3)
(5)
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part 1 of this permit, it may he necessary I -or the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Stamlards (40 CER, Part 403) to ensure compliance by.
the .Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Pen -Mace may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. 7fhe Permittee shall require any industrial User (RI) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best manage-ment practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant industrial User (S1U), the Perinittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary., a modification of an existing Pretreatment. Program, fiir approval as
required under section L) below as well as 15A NCAC 0211 .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122A4(j)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to -include a compliance schedule for the development of a. P071AV Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment .Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 ClR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-.21.5.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NC:AC 021! .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 ('FR.122.44(j)(2)1
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 0211 .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedure's, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of thc.'; following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part 1.1 or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 0211 .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Seer Ise Ordinance (SUQ)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved. pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 0211 .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR. 403.8(0(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
11re Permittee shall implement. an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(0(2)0-n0 and 15A. NCAC 0211 „0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1', ,
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the po-rw by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SILL Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
.Pemnace shall submit a summa.ry of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. 1 he IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.e. of this Pare (15.A NCAC 0211 ,0903(b)( 13), .0905 and „0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(0(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Pent:Mtcc shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data. to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headwork.s Analysis (11.VVA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part -sift) and it E.5.). [15A
NC;AC 021-1.0903(b)(1(), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. fleadworks Analsis (.14W.A) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain. Division approval of a 11VvA at least once every -five years, and as required by the
Division, Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shalt submit to the Division. a written technical evaluation of the -need to revise local limas (i.e., an
updated. HWA or documentation of wh.y. one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR. 403.5(c) and 1.5.A. NCAC: 0211 .0909, specific Local Limits to implement thc prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A. NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 4t) Ch`R 403.3(1
.0906(b)(4)]
5, Industrial User Pretreatment: Permits (IUP) & Ailc ea.ti,on Tables.
In. accordance with. C CGS 143-215..1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and disch.argc to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
l etrnittee shall maintain a current Allocation. Tablc (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the Units
from. all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of th.e POTW as
determined by the HWA, [1.5A NCAC 02I-1 .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215..67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an. Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an. AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and 'treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to conipl.y with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit. (1UP) l:imitation.s. [ISA. NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1.(a)(8)]
7, POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their lUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance., and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by lndu.strial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H..0908(c); 40 CFR 403,80)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must
[
A NCAC' 02H.0903(b)(10), .0905, and
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant industrial Users (S1Us) at least once per calendar year for all SIU peuuit-limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under I5A NCAC ,0908(c); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8, IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial. Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined. in the Divisionapprovcd pretreatment: program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [I 5A NCAC 0211 .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.446)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement .Response Plan (ER.P)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedres for violations of all pretreatment standards
protnulgatcd pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 C.FR. 403.5 and 15A NCAC 0211 .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [I5A 'NCAC 0211 ,0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(t)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance. with. I5A NCAC 02_11 .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified 'Pretreatment Programs developed. under 15A NCAC 0211 .0904 (b) may be required to submit a.
partial annual report or to meet with. Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues,
For all other active pretrcatrnent programs, the Permittee shall subunit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the :following
address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section.
Pretreatment Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,, North Carolina 27699-1 61.7
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatmertt Proram Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the .Division;
c, Significant Non -Compliance R.eport,(SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format: provided by the .Division;
d. Industrial Data Surmnary, Forms ("1DS.F)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both. the PO'TW and the Significant lnduustrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, .new or modified enforcemenpliancc schedules, public notice of
lUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is heeded to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this perrnit;
IL Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (His) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15.A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with.
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatrrrexat Program records as required by 15A .NCAC. 02.11 .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 0214 .0908(1); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
°t'he.Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the Objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection, [15A NCAC 0211
.0906(h)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403,8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatrrrent Prorams
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, PO'TW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.1.8, 15 NCAC 0211 .0114 and 1 A NCAC: 0211 .0907.
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Water Resources
LMV6ROMMENTAL G UAL,TY
June 24, 2016
Pete Sullivan
General Electric Company - Salisbury
1114 Old Concord Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
Hickory Plant
NPDES Permit Number: NC0076643
Dear NPDES Permittee.
PAT MCCR.t)RY
!)"NAM R. VAN DER VAART
a34r�x��:
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule, The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e.,
electronic rather than paper -based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their
key milestones, are:
Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically, if you are currently
reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting
in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016,
electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary.
Phase 2 —Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the
second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit,
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports.
Incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files, your NPDES
permit became effective after November 2013,.and should contain the requirement to electronically
report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR's eDMR system,
tln addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires perrittees
to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data [see 40 CFR 122,41(I)(9)i, I rtir J
State of North Carolsrrn 1 knvrronmentM Quality [ Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center 3 B aleirh 'North ('avrolina 276994617
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recipient ofelectronic NPDf3infbonotioofrnm/VPQES-regu/oted facilities (/nitio/rec9r/ent)means the
entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the clesignated entity
for receiving electronic NPQES Data [see 4O[FR 127.2(b)]' Permhteesare required 1oelectronically
submit the required NPDES information to the appropriate initial recipient, as determined by EPA, By July
18, 2016, EPA must identify and publish on its web site and in the Federal Register a listing of initial
recipients bystate and bvNPUESdata group, Once available, you can use EPA'oweb site tofind out or
determine the initial recipient nfyour electronic submission,
NC DWR has submitted a request to EPA to be the initial reciplentfor the following NPDES data groups:
I. Discharge Monitoring Reports;
2, General Permit Reports [Notices of Intent to discharge (NOb[ Notices of Termination (NOTs)];
3. Pretreatment Program Report�and
4, Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports
EPA^svvebsihe will also link to the appnop6ate electronic reporting tool for each type ofelectronic
submission for each state, Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting
tool will be availableas well,
For more information onEPA^sNP8ESE|ectronhcReporting Rule, visit
http://www2.epa,Rov/conmpUance/Mna|'nationa|-r)oUutan1'd|scharge-e|i[oinang�rl�y/tenlnpdes-
e|cctrpnic-CeporUng-ru|e. For more information an electronic reporting to NCDVVR, visit
ht1p,//deq.nc.gmv/about/dk/isions/�va�er'rtsov1ges/edrnr/�pdes-e|ectron�c'repuxtingurcontactVanessa
Manuel at9l9-8O7-6392orvia email atVanessa, Manuel CoDncdenI.gov.
Sinoere�y,
J 0.
for S.Jay Zimmerman, P.6
[c� NPDES File
CeotralFUes

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Cody C. Platt, Senior Project Manager
General Electric Company
1.935 Redmond Circle NW
Rome, Georgia 30165
Dear Mr, Platt:
September 9, 2015
Donald R. van de Vaart
RECEIVErI,4+<
ROS
Subject: Review of NPDES Permit Draft NC0076643
General Electric Company - Hickory Facility
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd, Conover
Catawba County
In response to your request to renew the subject permit, the Division of Water Resources (DWR or the
Division) hereby transmit this permit drag for your review and comment. Please review this document
carefully to assure your understanding of the permit limits and monitoring conditions.
Concurrent with this notification, the :Division will solicit public comment on this draft by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Catawba County area, as required by the NPDES program. Please
provide your comments, if any, regarding this draft to [e-mail]] or write to rn.y attention at
DENR "/ DWR / NPDES no later than October 14, 2014, approximately 30 days alter receiving this document.
We welcome your comments, but they are not required. We welcome your written comments, but they are
not mandatory.
Changes to your Pre\ ous Permit. 'I he Division understands that you have' de no significant chan.gcs
in your wastewater treatment system since last renewal Therefore we have ina_de only minimal
changes to your permit by updating your -facility description and site map. However, please note that
electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) is now required.
�heetrorric Discchar Ye Monitoring Reports (eDMR). Please be advised that the Division has
implemented an electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) program in accord with pending
requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We have included. in this permit the
details required to implement the eDMR. program [see Section A. (2.)-1,
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all DMRs and specify that, if North
Carolina does not establish a system to receive such submittals, Permittces must then submit eL MRs
di.rect.ly to EPA, For information on eDMRs, registering for eDMR submittal,. and obtaining an eDMR
user account, please visit the DWR wehpage:
htip://"portaLncdenr.t twt love l /vvwa admi /boL/ipulednnr
1617 Mil Service Cent.�r, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, RaBelgh, North Cam ina 27604
Phone: 919-8O7-63001 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www,ncwatercleualily.arg

Mr. Platt
NPDES Permit NC0076643
For General Electric Company
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit EPA's website:
http://www2.epa.goy/compliance/ ro sed- de .c-reporting,-rule
'Following the mandatory 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent
comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing an NPDES permit final. If you have questions
concerning this draft, please e-mail me [[e-mail]] or call my direct line'(919) 807-
6394
Respect'
Joe R. Como n,
Compliar and Expedited Permitting
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0076643 enewal DRA
cc: KRQ/SWPS, Mike Parker (Regional Supervisor)
NPDES Prograrn„Files
ec: MRO, Mike Parker
GE; Cody Platt [cody,p][e-mail]

Permit NC0076643
General Ele
Ground .ate ' e
12Fa arc
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Cpdtal Act, as amended, the
General E1ec 1�c'Co n
is hereby authorized to dischae,stevb� r om a facility located at
from
ic1�o
r c
�► or`a�n� ry Facility
n System (GW.REM)
e Church Road, Conover
astawba County
to receiving waters designated as amed tributary to Cline Creek, Catawba River Basin, in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,
II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective , 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
Signed this day , 2015.
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 5

Permit NC0076643
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises
under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
General Electric Company
is hereby authorized to:
continue to operate an existing 0.120 MGD groundwater retygliation system consisting of
• an array of groundwater extraction wells 2,31/ \
• two (2) feed pumps, transferring wastew6tdc!.o
• a 1,500-gallon equalization tank, thence to
• an air -stripper tower,
• the final. discharge monitored-h an ()tali*,
these facilities located at the e&tc pany - Hickory Facility, 1223 Fairgrove Church
Road, Conover, Catawba"
/
2, discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 00.1, at the location specified on the attached map,
into an unnamed tributary (IYI') to Cline Creek [stream segment 11-29-5-2] a waterbody currently
classified C located within Subbasin 03-08-35 [MX:03050102i of the Catawba River Basin.
Page 2 of 5

Permit NC0076643
Part I
- A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited, monitored and reported1 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
[Parameter Codes]
- LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS•
Monthly
Average
Daily
Max
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location?
Flow [MGD]
50050
0.120
/C9n�inuous
Recording
E
Tetrachloroethylene [PCE]
34475
, <'
' terly
Grab
E
Trichloroethylene, p,g/L [TCE]
39180
��
1 Qua 13z
Grab
E
pH
00400
NoMr or \.\O'f<
o �i�a` U
i2/Monthly
GrabE
Footnotes:
1. Beginning no later than 270
el;tive date), the Permittee shall submit discharge
Monitoring Reports eIednical sin CDWR s eDMR submittal system [See Section A. (2.)].
2. Sample Location: E = Effl nt.
Condition: The Permittee shall di
charge no floating solids or foam.
Page 3 of 5

Permit NC0076643
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING - DISCHARGE I'd( NITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-21.5.1(b
Proposed federal regulations require electronic suTazrrittal of all
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive su
electronically to the Envi.ron.nrental Protection Agency (EPA).
these regulations in 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplemer
(Standard Conditions.
• Section ,B. (1 I.)
• Section D.. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
« Section E. (5)
iVPD.ES Permits):
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
Reporting [Supersedes Part 1E, Section iLt., (2.) and.S
effective d
Beginning no later than 270 days from t
monitoring data electronically using the NC
Internet application.
Monitoring results obtained duringa
submitted electronically using
data and submit DMRs electron
is compliant with EPA
required to submit all disc
to complete the eDMR su
computer -printed eDMR to
ion b
Lollop
e'lirevrus tttc°iltlt'
The,CIAM.I �4st
rsingtheinteil et
leetrcrrnc"Repor
address:
isc,lrarge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
submittals, then Permittees must submit DMRs
'he Division intends to adopted and implement
(oar
g sections within Part II ofthi.s permit
ih0.Perrnittee shall report discharge
Monitoring Red orl (eDMR)
all be ,summarized tbr each month and
allows permitted facilities to enter nionitornt;
dh time that the state's eDMR application
g Regulation (CROME.RR), Permittees will be
to electronically using eDMR and will be required
ing, and submitting one signed original and a copy oldie
NC DENR / DWR / lra`tornrati ?n Processing
ATTENTION: Central F iles / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16,17
If a 'Perim ttee is unable to use the eDi\1R system due to a demonstrated hardship, or due to the facty being
physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the .households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from. the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted, and discharge
monitoring data may submitted on paper DMR. forms (MR 1, l.1, 2, 3), or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin using eDMR_. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months
and shall. thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the
Permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
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Permit NC0076643
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipufedmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the Iast day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Part 11, Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part 11,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B.
(11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the D must obtain an eDMR user account
and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more n o�tion on North Carolina's eDMR
system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user CEoun\\please visit the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an e1ec ni D
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO QT
ACCEPTED:
ing the state's eDMR system shall make the
NTS OF CERl7kICATION WILL BE
"I certj, under penalty of law, tddci�mentd all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance}vith-a sue- ied-t �tee; desigts..ssure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the in ormatior�subnsit e�ase on my z quiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directl�es�ponsible\fpr"gat�iering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief true, acc 1r te, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information cludirQthe possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Part II, Section D. (6.)1
The Permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
Page 5 of 5

Deborah Herman Road
Fairgrove Church Road
UT to Cline Creek
(flows S)
Outfall 001
(Flows S)
— .a
General Electric Co., Hickory Facility
Groundwater Remediation (GW REM)
Latitude:
Quad /State Grid:
Receiving Stream:
Drainage Bashi:
Stream Class:
35° 42' 22" Longitude: 81° 15' 37"
Hickory, NC / E13NE RUC: 03050102
tiT to Cline Creek Stream Segment: 1I-129-5-2
Catawba River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
C
North
General Electric
Company
NPDES Permit NC0076643
Catawba County

Ara
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Cody C. Platt, Senior Project Manager
General Electric Company
1935 Redmond Circle NW
Rome, Georgia 30165
Dear Mr, Platt:
Donald R. van de Vaart
Secretary
September 9, 2015
Subject: Review of NPDES Permit Draft NC0076643
General Electric Company - Hickory Facility
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd, Conover
Catawba County
In response to your request to renew the subject permit, the Division of Water Resources (DWR or the
Division) hereby transmit this permit draft for your review and comment. Please review this document
carefully to assure your understanding of the permit limits and monitoring conditions.
Concurrent with this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Catawba County area, as required by the NPDES program. PIease
provide your comments, if any, regarding this draft to [[e-mail]] or write to my attention at
DENR / DWR / NPDES no Iaer than October 14, 2014, approximately 30 days after receiving this document.
We welcome your comments, but they are not required. We welcome your written comments, but they are
not mandatory.
Changes to your Previous Permit. The Division understands that you have made no significant changes
in your wastewater treatment system since last renewal Therefore we have made oily minimal
changes to your permit by updating your facility description and site map. However, please note that
electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (MRs) is now required.
Electronic Discharge Monitoring_Reports (eDMR). Please be advised that the Division has
implemented an electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) program in accord with pending
requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We have included in this permit the
details required to implement the eDMR program [see Section A. (2.)].
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all DMRs and specify that, if North
Carolina does not establish a system to receive such submittals, Permittees must then submit eDMRs
directly to EPA, For information on eDMRs, registering for eDMR submittal, and obtaining an eDMR
user account, please visit the DWR webpage:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, Norlh Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet www,ncwaterqualiiy.org

Mr. Platt
NPDES Permit NC0076643
For General Electric Company
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit EPA's website:
http://www2.epa.gov/c©npliance/_propased-npdes-electronic-reporting rul.e
Following the mandatory 30-day public comrnent period, the Division wi review all pertinent
comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing an NPDES permit final. If you have questions
concerning this draft, please e-mail me joe.corporon(c ncdenr.gov] or call my direct line (919) 807-
6394,
Joe R. Corps an, L.G.
Cornplian..and Expedited Pe
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC007664newal Dl
cc; MRO/SWPS, Mike Parker (Regional Supervisor
NPDES Program Files
cc: MRO, Mike Parker..
GE; Cody Platt [[e-mail]]

Permit NC0076643
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WA 1 ER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carona Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Cps Act, as amended, the
General Elect cC om
is hereby authorized to disch _e vastev ''t r from a facility located at
General El c i% o e '
� ickory Facility
Groundwair e . _ is a n System (GW-REM)
1� Q
�� � Fa'� � e C arch Road, Conover
wba County
to receiving waters designated as;u{named tributary to Cline Creek, Catawba River Basin, in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective , 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
Signed this day. , 2015.
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 5

Permit NC0076643
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Per its issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit 'bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exciusi.ve authority to operate and discharge .from this facility arises
under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
ral Electric Company
s hereby authorized to:
continue to operate an existing 0.120 MOD gr
-ater re r e 1iation. system cons
• an array of groundwater extraction wells (231,
• two (2) feed pumps, transferring wastew4e t
• a 1,500-gallon equalization tank, tece to
• an air -stripper tower,.
• the final discharge monitore 1. by a
these facilities located at the
Road, Conover, Catawba'
er,
g of
pany - Hickory Facility, 1223 Fairgrove Church
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified on the attached map,
into an unnamed tributary (UT) to Cline Creek [stream segment 11-29-5-21 a waterbody currently
classified C located within Subbasin 03-08-35 [HU.JC.03050102] of the Catawba River Basin.
Page 2 of 5

Permit NC0076643
Part I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited, monitored and reported' by the Permittee as specified below:
,3:..
FF1-1...ITNI.,'"f.,'- ''t
C: W04 0-qI:C-!-14,,-..,,,,
[144571aneter' Codes] '';:-:',..-.
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., .Type.,
Flow [MGD]
50050
0.120
"..<9nittuous
Recording
E
Tetrachloroethylene [PCE]
34475
<,, '''' \ (kb terly
./'
Grab
E
Trichloro ethylene, pg/L [TCE]
39180
<-'0/....::.> ,‘:\i..lz
,. Qua
Grab
E
pH
00400
No .,-.4._.0 or >. ._
2/Monthly
Grab
E
Footnotes:
1. Beginning no later than 270tl -a
Monitoring Reports e1(
2. Sample Location: E =E
e perinjebtive date), the Permittee shall submit discharge
CDWR s eDMR submittal system [See Section A. (2.)}.
Condition: The Permittee shall doflrge no floating solids or foam.
Page 3 of 5

Permit NC0076643
A. (.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING - DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then Permittees must submit DMRs
electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division intends to adopted and implement
these regulations in 201.3.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part1_F ofthis permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permit).
Section B. (11.)
Section D. (2.)
Section. D. (6.)
Section E. (5.)
Signatory _Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
I c carting [Supersedes Part )1,, Section D. (2.) and,Sectio
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective d
monitoring data electronically using the NC D P.°s 1 rca s Disc rr r ,e Monitoring Report (eDMR)
Internet application,
Monitoring results obtained duri ng4e'pre'ra tas a la l be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically' using elj4. T1n�MR tem allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electroni a
is compliant with 11PA'5 C oSSI:
required to submit all del c arge trio
to complete the eDMR su h lion
computer printed eDMR to
Pennittee shall report discharge
Regulation
al such time that the state's eDMR.
application
cReaortin Re ulation (CROMERR), Permittees will
to to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required
b n°%an nig, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the
g address:
NC DENR / DWR / Trtlorrnation :Proce sing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / el':)MR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a Pei mittee is unable to use the eDMR. system due to a demonstrated hardship, or due to the facility being
physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted, and discharge
monitoring data may be submitted on paper :DMR forms (MR, 1, 1.1, 2, 3), or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months
and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the
Pernnittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporal), waiver by the Division.
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Permit NC0076643
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edim
Regardless of the submission method, the fast DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Part II, Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)j
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described. in Part II, Section B.
(11,)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the Dmust obtain an eDMR user account
and Iogin credentials to access the eDMR system. For more info r ation on North Carolina's eDMR
system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR ussr�go ou i please visit the following web page:
http: //portal, ncdenr. org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr+
Certification. Any person submitting an elec
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO
ACCEPTED:
ing the state's eDMR system shall make the
NTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
"I cert fy, under penalty of law, t rr�I`t�iis dp�c �r nt� d all attachments were prepared zinder my direction or
supervision in accordatrce}vrth-a etidesigied4t ssiire that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information ubn e �\.k s on my iz gully of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons direct. ra onsibl r t erin g the information, the infornzation submitted is, to the best
p � f����
of my knowledge and bell f we, acc it te, nd complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, i cl..di the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Part II, Section D. (6.)1
The Permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report- This
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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General Electric Co., Hickory Facility
Groundwater Remediation (GW REM)
Latitude: 35° 42' 22" Longitude: 81° 15' 3T'
Ouad / State Grid: Hickory, NC /E13NE RUC: 03050102
Receiving Stream: UT to Cline Creek Stream Segment: 11-129-5-2
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
Stream Class: C
North
NPDES Permit NC0076643
Catawba County

DENR/DWR/NPDES
-EXPEDITED FACT SHEET - NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL
NPDES Permit NC0076643
R. Corporon, L G , NPDES Unit / 919 807 6394 13Aug2015
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AppIzcaut/Facility Name --
_;
General Electric Co., Hickory Facility - GW-REM
Applicant Address` :'
1223 Fairgrove Church Road; Conover, NC 28613
•Facil-ity'Address_ -
1223 Fairgrove Church Road; Conover, NC 28613
Permitted Flow, (MGD) =
0.12 MGD
Type of,Waste' _ '
Groundwater remediation for chlorinated solvents
Facility, Class . , `
Class II, physical/Chemical
County ` `':
Catawba
Permit Status a
Renewal
Region 1'0 ce ., ` 1
MRO
' Stream C .. �. _. ... , t� 4 t har actel rStrCS -,. �; r,�` r 5
Receiving Stream -
UT to Cline Creek
Stream Classi ication
C
Stream Index
11-129-5-2
Drauiagebasm ° ,
Catawba
Summer7Q10(gfs) f',.
0.69
Subbasmr _ '."A7. •.
03-05-35
Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
0.16
Usc.Support L
3,0Q2 (cfs) ,
0.27
303(d) Lrsted ,,, r '
No
Average FJow (cfs) ' -. ,
0.32
StateGrrd .
E13NE
7WC (�a) '} ,
54
USGS Topo=Quad :
Hickory, NC
Facility History —The General Electric Company - Hickory Facility received an NPDES permit in 1989 to
discharge 0.094 MGD of treated groundwater to an unnamed tributary to Cline Creek. The Division issued
an Authorization to Construct permit (1990) for a groundwater remediation system [GW REM] designed to
capture and remove volatile organic solvents in proximity to a closed, on -site landfill known to contain
these solvents [For description of the GW-REM system, see NPDES renewal Fact Sheet dated 17J'uI2010].
Permitting History —Hazardous Waste Management issued landfill -management permit NCD003237948,
and has subsequently renewed this permit. It requires quarterly reports to include concentrations of volatile
organic solvents (both influent and effluent) targeted by the remediation facility. The number of
groundwater capture wells and well -configuration are part of NCD003237948 conditions. Initially, the
NPDES permit required monitoring of a broad range of organic solvents, and contained limits for
trichloroethyylene (TCE), 1,1,2,2 tetrachloroethylene (PCE), and pH; the Division also initially required
quarterly chronic toxicity testing at 48% effluent dilution.
During permit renewal in the 1994, the NPDES Unit reduced the number of Parameters of Concern (POCs)
to TCE and methylene chloride, based on Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA). The Permittee contested
the 1994 permit, and after further review, the Division consented to remove Whole Effluent Toxicity
(WET) testing as well. The Division also granted the Permittee's request to increase permitted flow to 0.120
MGD in 1996.
Based on RPA, the latest NPDES permit (September 2010) reinstated TCE. Currently, POCs include TCE
[34475] and PCE [36180], flow and pH; limited parameters include only flow [0.120 MGD] and pH [6.0-
9.0] -- based On RPA - no changes recommended for renewal.
Fact Sheet
Renewal 2015 -- NPDES Permit NC0076643
Page 1

Compliance — Based on BIMS records [Jan2011 thru Ju12015], the Division has recorded no permit lira t or
monitoring violations for this facility.
Reasonable Potential Analysis (RM.) - The Division did riotconduct an RPA on PCE because the
Perznittee's database (Jan2011-Jun2015) reported no concentration above analytical method -detection limits
(MDLs). The parameter TCE was detected in six (6) of 18 samples ranging in concentration from 1.1 to
1.71tgiE An RPA. indicates an allowable concentration of 52.581.ig/L TCE considering dilution, thereby
concluding that there is no reasonable potential for TCE to exceed its water -quality standard. No changes to
the permit recommended,
Flow (MGD) Ja12011-Ju12015: Overall Ave 0.071 MGD; Max im- 0,087 IGD]
0.084
0.087
0.079
0.077
0.077
Renewal Su mare
0.050
0.073
0.047 0,073
0,054 0.071
0.050 0,068
0.057 0.067
365
336
365
364
181
1. [,Jpdated permit map
2. Updated permit to include eDMR compliance regtrie
3. No further changes recommended,
Fact Sheet
Renewal NPDES NC0036145
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Pat McCrory
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
January 15, 201.5
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Cody C. Platt, Senior Project Mrrrrager
General Electric Company
1935 Redmond Circle NC
Rome, GA 30165
Subject: Ac ne wledgernent of Permit Renewal
Permit NC0076643
Catawba' County
Dear Mr. Platt:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application an January 15, 2015. A her of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Joe
Corporon [phone].
Sincerely,
re-w
Wren Medford
Wastewater Branch
cc; Central Files
Mooresville Re,Si
NPDES Unit
Office
1617' Mail Service Center, Raleigh„ North Carolina 27699-1617
Location , 512 N. S Hsburyr St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone:[phone]\ Fax: 919 8O7-6492(Customer Serwice: 1-877.623 6748
Internet:: www.ncwa,ier,orq
An Equal O portunity'ahtnrmatrve Anion Employer

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION SHORT FORM C - G
For discharges associated with groundwater treatment facilities.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number NC0076643
If you are completing this,form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to moue from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
Contact. Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
General Electric Company
General Electric Company - Hickory Facility
1935 Redmond Circle NW
Rome
GA 30 165
RECEIVE©!CENRJDWR
[phone]
[phone]
Permitting Section
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code NC 28613
County
1223 Fairgrove Church i d.
Conover
Catawba
3. Operator Information:
.Name of the fret, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this ot refernn.g to tl°te
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
General Electric Company
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd
Conover
NC 28613
(828)466--7818
Federal ❑ State
Private Public
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C-GW 03/05

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - GW
For discharges associated with groundwater treatment facilities..
S. Products recovered:
Gasoline Q Diesel fuel © Solvents ® Other
6. Number of separate discharge points: one
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
7. Frequency of discharge: Continuous Intermittent Li
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs:
Treatment System Design flow 0.120 MGD
Duration:
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a rnap showing the coact location t f each. c utfall, irzcfrcding
latitude and longitude):
Unnamed tributary to Cline Creek
10. Please list all additives to the treatment system, including chemicals or nutrients, that have
the potential to be discharged.
none
11. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes [i No
1 Additional Information
All applicants (including renewals):
A USGS topographical map (or copy of the relevant portion) which shows all eutf lls
A summary of the most recent analytical results (effluent data, if available) containing the
maximum values for each chemical detected.
NEW Applicants only:
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Description of remediation treatment sys tem components, capacities, and removal efficiency
for detected compounds.
If the treatment system will discharge to a storm sewer, written approval from the
municipality responsible for the sewer.
A list of any chemicals found in detectable amounts at the site, with the maximum observed
concentration reported for each chemical (the most recent sample must. be collected less
than one year prior to the date of this application)
For petroleum -contaminated sites m Analyses for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) should
be performed. Analyses for any fuel additives likely to be present at the site and for phenol
and lead should also be performed.
For sites contaminated with solvents or other contaminants - EPA Method 624/625
analysis should be performed.
Past. 2 0 '3
C-GW 03/05

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - GW
For discharges associated with groundwater treatment facilities.
For sites contaminated with solvents or other contaminants - EPA Method 624/625
analysis should be performed.
13. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Cody C. Platt Senior Project Manager
Printed name of Person Signing Title
e
Burnt r 13, ZG/c—
Signature'of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than
5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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CGW 03/05

REFERENCE: SASE MAP USGS 7.5. MIN. TOPO. QUAD., HICKORY, NC, 1970E
OUTFALL FACILITY
LATITUDE: 35° 42' 22" N 35' 42' 24.T' N
LONGITUDE: 81° 15' 37" W 81° 15 34.7" JJ
STREAM CLASS. C
SUBBASIN: 03-08-35 HUC: 03050102
RECEIVING STREAM: UT TO CLINE CREEK
FACILITY
LOCATION
NORTH CAROLINA
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GWR TREATMENT
FACILITY NC007664
0
2000' 4000'
Approximate Scale: 1 in. = 2000 ft.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
HICKORY PLANT GWR
NC0076643
CATAWBA COUNTY
SITE LOCATION MAP
ARCADIS

AS I
ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC. -
General Electric - Hickory Plant GWR
1223 Falrgrove Church Rd
Conover NC, 28613
Attention: Mr. Ray Penley
Report No.: AXK0179
Client ID: Outfali
DatelTime Sampled: 1116/2014 2:45:OOPM
Matrix: Ground Water
Analyte
Environmental Monitoring & Laboratory Analysis
110 Technology Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092
[phone] FAX [phone]
November 17, 2014
Project: Hickory Plant GWR
Lab Number ID: AXK0179-02
DatelTime Received: 11/7/2014 9:35:00AM
Preparation Analytical
Result RL Units Method Qual. DF Date Date Batch !nit
Volatile Organic Compounds by EPA 8260
1,1-Dichloroethene ND 1.0 uglL EPA 8260B 1 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/1418:15 4110168 GCN
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene ND 1.0 ug/L EPA8260B 1 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168 GCN
Tetrachloroethene ND 1.0 ug/L EPA 8260B 1 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168 GCN
Trichlaroethene ND 1.0 uglL EPA 8260E 1 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168 GCN
Vinyl Chloride ND 1.0 ug/L EPA 8260B 1 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168 GCN
Surrogate: Dibromofkuoromethane 92 % 80-120 EPA 82608 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110166
Surrogate: 1,2-Dichloroefhane-d4 87 % 78-120 EPA 82608 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168
Surrogate: Toluene-d8 97 % 80-120 EPA 82608 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168
Surrogate: 4-Bromofluorobenzene 101 % 80-120 EPA 8260E 11/10/14 16:00 11/10/14 18:15 4110168
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fr
NCDEM
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, PE,
Director
Mr, Cody C. Platt
Corporate Environmental Programs
General Electric Company
1935 .Redmond Circle NW
Rome, GA 30165
Dear Mr, Platt:
October 10, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
General Electric Co. — Hickory Plant
NP.DES Permit No, NC0076643
Catawba County
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject
facility on October .5, 2012: Pleasinform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible (ORC) 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. Wes Bell at [phone], or at wes,bell.Ancdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Michael Parker
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Catawba County Uealth Department
WB
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave,, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Pax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: ixtvairicwaterquality.org
An Equal Oppoqun[ty', Affirrnahve Acton ErrOoyar — 3.0% Pecyciedil Pas Conalmer paper
One
NorthCarolina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
E PA Washington, D.C. 20460
Wafer Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 I NI 2 I s I 31 NC0076643 111 121 12/10/05 117
!-!
Type Inspector Fac Type
1 8 I C 1 191 S 1 20
Remarks
21IIII1IIIII1IIIEIIIII IIII IIII I.III1I11111I1II1II166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
671 1.0 1 69 70 l I r 71 I J 721 N 1
Reserved
731
I 174 751 I I 1 I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Hickory Plant
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory NC 28602
Entry Time/Date
12:05 PM 12/10/05
Permit Effective Date
10/11/01
Exit Time/Date
01:05 PM 12/10/05
Permit Expiration Date
15/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fties(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Ray S PenleylORC/828-466-7818/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialaitielPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Cody Platt,1935 Redmond Rd Nw Rome GA 30165//706-291-3120/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement • Operations 8 Maintenance • Records/Reports
' Self -Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Insspectoor(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell �1 I..A' MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 1 GJ /IO j z.
Si
Si nature of Management Q A Ravi a Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
I ��t I �I�
Marcia lotto MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlrno/day
NC0076643 1 r 12 12/10/05
17
Inspection Type
1B
lJ
Section D: Summary cif Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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i
Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 10/05/2012
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n n n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ❑ ■ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ n 0
Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/2015.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 1/13/2009.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Ninon
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n 0
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n n n
Dates, times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n ❑ ■ n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well
maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period August
2011 through July 2012. No effluent limit violations were reported.
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 10/05/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
incubator (B0o) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment. On -site field analyses (pH) are performed under laboratory certification
#5033. Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #381) has also been contracted to provide
analytical support. The pH meter appeared to be properly calibrated and documented.
Yes No NA NE
■ n n n
■ 0 0 0
■ nnn
■ nnn
n n ■ n
nn■n
Effluent Sampling No NA NE_„_._...
Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n
Is proper volume collected? ■ n 0 n
is the tubing clean? n n ■ n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, cart piing type representative)? ■ n n n
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes No NA NE
. 1000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n • n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment. The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
The facility is also equipped with a computer monitoring system to assist the ORC and
staff in the operation of the treatment facility.
Flo a r leasurernent - 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 flow meter is calibrated/verified annually and was last
calibrated/verified on 5/18/2012 by tSI, Inc.
Effluent Pipe
Xes No NA NE
■ non
■ n n n
■ 0 0 0
nn■n
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner -Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 10/05/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Yes No NA NE
■ nnn
■ nnn
nn■n
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Ccleen H, Sullins
Governor Director
Mr. Gary McCurry
General Electric Company
1233 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, North Carolina
March 29, 2011
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Violation
Tracking #: NOV-2011-MV-0069
General Electric Company - Hickory
NPDES Permit No, NC0076643
Catawba County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Dear Mr. McCurry:
On March 28, 2011 this nffice received an amended Discharging Monitoring Report (DMR) for
December 2010, in response to the above referenced Notice of Violation (NOV). The NOV was
issued for faailure to monitor flow at Outfall 001 on December 1, 2010.
The cover letter to the amended DMR noted that there was no flow on December 1, 2010, due to a
power outage at the'JV1IvTP and therefore a flow of 0 was entered for December 1, 2010. Based on
the amended DMR this Office is rescinding the above referenced Notice of Violation. If you have any
further questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Marcia Allocco at (704)
663-1699,
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
stcn'310 East Center Ave..Site 3301 Mooresville, N :3 <
Pronei l7O41 663 139 Fax. ,7O4 663-6040 t Customer Sewer 877.623 6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
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Governor irector
Mr. Gary McCurry
General Electric Company.
1.233 Eair rove Church Road
Conover, North. Carolina
Dear Mr, McCu
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Subject:
March 22, 201 1
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Notice of iolati n onitoringViolations
Tracking 4: N©V-2011-;MV-0069
General Electric Company - Hickory kr\ TP
NPDES Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County
center .ttli.} elf-monitorin repo -
meter at Outfall 001:
Parameter
.ed Value
None
Monitoring
Contin
ing
Remedial actions already implen errted. should be takenn to ceorrent any problems. The Division
of Water Q1ualiw may pursueenforcement actions fbr this and any additional violations. if the violations are of
a continttting nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activ"ities, then you may vv'ish to consider applying fora Special Order by Consent. You may
contact Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information.
please do not hesitate to contact Ms, .A -co or me at
if you have questions concern
704/663-1699.
Point Source Branch
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Prole�
Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave.,trite 30t t ocres.ville, NC 261'15
Phone: [phone] Fax (7. istomer Service: 1 7-623-674a
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Energy Sep
Joel E. Robinson
Global Rernediotion Manager
T4123197000
M 502 333 5865
[e-mail]
March 25, 2011
Mr, Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
610 East Center Ave„ Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Revised Discharge Monitoring Report
Notice of Violation, Tracking #: N©V-2011-MV-0069
General Electric Company - Hickory WWTP
NPDES Permit No, NC0076643
Dear Mr. Krebs,
As a follow-up to the communications between Ray Penley of our Conover, NC site and Ms, Marcia
Allocco of your office, General Electric (GE) is providing a revised Discharge Monitoring Report for the
month of December for the referenced NPDES permit. The revised report confirms that there was no
wastewater discharge, and thus o flow total of zero (0) gallons, on December 1, 2010. On November
30, 2010, the GE Conover site experienced a power outage for the site. Electrical power to the
wastewater treatment system was not available between the evening of November 3€0, 2010 and
mid -day on December 2, 2010, when full power was restored. Since the design of the permitted
wastewater treatment system prevents the discharge of water in the event of a power failure, there
was no discharge flow from this system during the complete period of power outage..
On the December DMR, GE indicated zero discharge for December 1, 2010 by leaving the flow value
blank. We are clarifying our intent by submitting the attached revised DMR form showing a value of
0 MGD of flow for December 1. Based on the communication from Ms. Allocco„ I understand that
upon receipt of the amended DMR, the Division of Water Quality will withdraw the Notice of Violation
issued on March 22, 2011..I look forward to receiving your confirmation that the Notice of Violation
has been withdrawn_
Should you have any questions or require additional clarification, please contact me at your earliest
convenience. Thank you for your help in resolving this matter.
Sincerely,
noel E. Robinson
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 20, 2010
Mr. Cody Platt
Project Manager — Corporate Environmental Programs
General Electric Company
1935 Redmond Road NW
Rome, Georgia 30165
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Electric Company -Hickory Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Platt:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 13, 2010, 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 at [phone].
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
• Sincerely,
`y' Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Barry Hallock, GE
Catawba County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623.6748
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20480
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Fomti Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98 -
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) _
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NC0076643 1 11 121 09/01/13 1 17
Type Inspector Fac Type
181 r I 191 51 201 I
1 1 I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I f 166
Remarks
21I Ili 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1] 1 I l 1 l I I f I L 1 I l I
Inspection Work.Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
671 X. 5 169 701 41 711 N 1 721 NI
74 751 11 1 1 1 f 180
73 W
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPOES permit Numbe
Hickory Plant
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory NC 28602
Entry Time/Date 1
09:28 AM 09/01/13
Permit Effective Date
06/06/01
Exit Time/Date
10:31 AM 09/01/13
Permit Expiration Date
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Ray 5 eenley/ORC/828-466-7818/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialfTitlelPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Cody Platt ,1935 Redmond Rd Nw Rome GA 30165/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review • EffluenUReceiving Waters • Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
offInspecttar(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Name(s) and Signature(s) 61E
Wesley N Bell (- /MRO WQ//704--663-1699 Ext.2192/ 1 / f / r a
ure of Management Q AR Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Sign9
Date
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Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPCES
NCC076643
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yr, mop°day
09/01/�,
Bnsp cb©n Tyre
Sects©n a9' S'urnrrflar of Finding/Comments ttach additional sheets f narrative and + t'e k�?u is a n ess
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner -.Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 01/13/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/10.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained`as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If 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 site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner • Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 0111113i2009
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well
maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period
November 08 through October 09. No effluent limit violations were reported and all
monitoring frequencies were correct. The ORC and staff must ensure the monthly
average values for trichloroethylene and methylene chloride are calculated and
reported.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all ether parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract Lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 0-0 degrees Celsius)'?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+I- 0 2 degrees`
Incubator (BOO) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius +/- 1,t7 degrees?
Comment: The effluent pH analyses are performed on -site under laboratory
certification #5033. Blue Ridge Labs (Certification #275) has also been contracted to
provide analytical support- The pH meter appeared to be properly calibrated (and
documented).
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sa.mple collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than
6.0 degreesCelsiusj'n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
ppefattons & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the 'facility analyze process control parameter
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
operations staff periodically collect influent grab samples (in addition of effluent
samples) to monitor the removal efficiencies of the groundwater remediation system,
Flow Measurement Effluent
# is Row meter used for reporting?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 01/13/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is Flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated by
1Sl Instrumentation Services, Inc. on 518/09.
Effluent Pipe
is right of way to the outfali properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no foam.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
ember 29, 2009
Mr. Walter Cooper
General Electric Company Hickory
P.O. Box 2188
Hickory, NC 2860'3218E
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0076643
Hickory Plant
Catawba County
Dear Perin
Your NPDES perrnit expires on July 31, 2010. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carcrlin.a (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. February 1, 2010.
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 July 31, 2010, the current permit: must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215_1;
unper;rnitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000per 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_
ljse the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If"you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection.
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] I FAX [phone] f [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
One
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NPDES PERMIT NC0076643
HICKORY PLANT
CATAWBA COUNTY
The followiti; items are. REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
l cover letter requesting renewal of the pern°mit and documenting any changes at the faciiitw since.
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed. application form (copy att<tclted,), sOied by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one siy,;ned original and two copies.
an 1luthonzed Representative (such as a consulting cngt.ret or environs ental consultant) prepares
must package, written. documentation nst be provided showing t1. e authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (sec Part ILB.1 l.h of the existing NPDES pernuty.
A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or ether
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The f alltt itt itertas rrrt t lie ttlJ
process w`a fe x 'atcr:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see appendices I tt`'I"itle 40 of the Cede of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities witft a permitted flow - 1.0 MC;D must siihnut a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 4I) CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirennent 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

Michael F. Easley, Go or
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 9, 2007
Mr. Gary McCurry, Site Superintendent
General Electric Company
1223 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, North Carolina 28613
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Electric Company -Hickory Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County, N.C.
Dear Mr. McCurry:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on May 3, 2007, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sinerely,
(-'bert B. Krebs
��� Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
cc: Catawba County Health Department
AVA
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
Division of Water Quality Phone [phone]
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Customer Service
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (Le., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection
1 IA2 �J [ C, 31 NC4076643 1 11 121 07/05/03 117
Type Inspector Fac Type
181 r' 191 GJ' 2011
Remarks
2i1111IIIIII'I'III IIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIII11I1lll11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ----- Reserved----------------------
671 1.5 169 74I q 711 NI 72 ILII 73 74 75I 1 1 1 I 1 1 18Q
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Hickory Plant
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory NC 28602
Entry Time/Date
12:27 PM 07/05/03
Permit Effective Date
06/06/01
Exit Time/Date
02:14 PM 07/05/03
Permit Expiration Date
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Gary Wayne McCurry/ORC/828-466-7821/
Ray S Penley//828-466-7818 /
Other Facility Data
.
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Walter Cooper,PO Box 2188 Hickory NC 28603//828-462-3000/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review IIII Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell (11 - F `] MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ -§ig /h y
Signature of Management Q Review Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley�t� —rl /� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/ 5) Ill
EPA Form 3560-3 (RtsG 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NC0076643
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07/05/03 I17 18c_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 05/03/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? MOOD
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 12000
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? 111100
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 n • ❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ 0 0 .0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period February 07 through March 06. No
limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. Future DMRs
should be updated to remove the effluent limit for Trichloroethylene (current Permit has
no effluent limit). The facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping system.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0076e43 Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 05/03/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 1 ❑.
Comment: On -site effluent field analyses (pH) are performed under laboratory
certification #5033. Blue Ridge Labs (Certification #275) has also been contracted to
provide analytical support. The pH meter appeared to be properly calibrated.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • Q
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • ❑.
1s proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pFi, DO, Sludge 0 ❑ ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# 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? 0 ❑ • 0
Comment: A new effluent flow meter was installed and caiibrated on 4/20/06 by ISI
Instrumentation Services, Inc. The flow meter will be calibrated on an annual basis.
The facility staff must ensure all flow values are reported from this continuous flow
measuring device.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: Hickory Plant
Inspection Date: 05/03/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained'? •0013
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? DOND
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
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o�o WAr9QG
5033
Mr. Ray Penley
General Electric
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd.
Conover, NC 28613-
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Ir., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and a `rat Resourrces
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Aralbgatna,11192tiReES
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December 15, 2006
rcFr,
DEC 1 9 200,
WATER QUALITY SECTIO
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Field Parameters Only
Dear Mr. Penley:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the
provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew
certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by
EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100,
.0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your
certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all
parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
None Carolina
Aatura!!r/
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-I623
Internet: www.dwglah.org Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607
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Certificate No. 5033
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 211.0800:
Field Parameter Only
SA o
Cte
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment 1 and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2007
474
Pat Donnelly

ab Name:
Address:
Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
General Electric
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd.
Conover, NC 28613-
Certificate Number: 5033
Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800, is hereby certified far the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
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March .15. 2006
Mr. Gary McCurry
General Electric Company
1233 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, NC 28613
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Sec etary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE, Director
Division of Water Quality
MAR 1 > 2006
i
Subject: NPDES Draft Permit " R
General Electric Company - Hickory Plant
Groundwater Remediation System
Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McCurry:
Please find enclosed the DRAFT permit for the subject wastewater treatment plant for your review and
comment. I encourage you to review the draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information,
conditions, and requirements contained therein.
Please pay particular attention to th.e following changes to your previous permit:
1. Effluent limitations for Trichlorethylene will be deleted from the pei alit basedon analysis of submitted
effluent data that indicated that there is no reasonable potential for this parameter to exceed the water
quality standard. The monitoring frequency will also be changed to Quarterly.
2. The monthly monitoring frequency for Methylene Chloride will be deleted from this permit based on
analysis of submitted effluent data that indicated that there is no reasonable potential for this
parameter to exceed the water quality standard.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at 919-733-5083
extension 539 to submit any comments or questions no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter.
Sincerely,
�Gc.t✓
Bob Guerra
NPDES Unit
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Permit NC0076643
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
is
General Electric Company
hereby a tho ized to charge a'tewat
G neral E ect I xck 7 Plant
G�}� ndw� t r REM. iiati : Facility
1223�airgro ve urJhLR-oad
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to receiving waters designated as ' an unnam`e
Catawba River Basin.
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tributary to Clime Creek in the
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31,
2011.
Signed this day.
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0076643
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge. are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Pursuant to Hazardous Waste Management Permit No. NCD003237948 issued
October 30, 1987, The General Electric Company is to conduct post -closure care for
an on -site closed landfill, perform specified groundwater monitoring and corrective
action for contaminated groundwater at its facility located at 1223 Fairgrove Church
Road, Hickbry, NC.
General Electric Company is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.120 MGD groundwater treatment facility
consisting of twenty three (23) extraction wells (each with a 3 gpm pump and flow
meter), a 1,500 gallon equalization tank, two (2) 60 gpm air stripper feed pumps, an
80 gpm/ 1,800 cfm air°stripper tower 28 feet tall with a diameter of 3 feet, two (2)
1.88 cfm blowers, and a continuous recording flow meter with totalizer.
2. This Ground Water remediation System is located at 1223 Fairgrove Church
Road Hickory, N.0 and is utilized for the treatment and removal of Organics from
recovered groundwater.
3. Discharge from said treatment facility through Outfall 001 at a specified
location (see attached map) into an unnamed tributary to Cline Creek, a waterbody
classified as C waters within the Catawba River Basin.

General Electric Company
Hickory Plant WWTP
Latitude: 35° 42' 2" N
Longitude: 81° 15' 37" W
Receiving Stream: UT Cline Creek
Stream Class: C
State Grid: Hickory
Permitted Flow: 0.120 MOD
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin
Sub -Basin: 03-08-35
NPDES Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County •

Permit NC0076643
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
Beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge treated groundwater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT . , �Y
CHARACTERISTICS .
'' . k - LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS .. _.
M. onthly
` °Average' .
. , Daily . =,
Maximum..
' ., Measurement <.
' _ Frequency ;_,
Sample-
Type:''E _
Sample, `
Location;
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Continuous
Recorder
Influent or Effluent
Trichlorethylene
. Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
1
,pH
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.

14 March 2006
Mr, John Lesley
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Dear Mr. Lesley:
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MAR 1 5 2006
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Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Electric Company
NPDES Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County, N.0
I am writing in response to your letter of 21 February 2006 regarding the inspection at
the GE facility in Conover, NC by Mr Wes Bell on 15 February 2006
In subsequent discussions with you and Mr Bell, it is my understanding that to
comply with EPA specifications we have to 1) calibrate/verify our in -line totalizer on an
annual basis, and 2) install a totalizer/recorder, Mr, Lucius Hutson of ISI in Charlotte
checked the calibration of our Hersey meter on 28 February 2006 I have included a copy
of his service report. I have a quote from ISI for an ISCO 4210 ultrasonic flowmeter,
which I believe will satisfy the requirement for a totalizer/recorder, The lead time for
purchase and installation of the meter is three to four weeks
I will proceed with the installation of the meter* Thank you for your help in resolving
this matter
Since ely,
Gary W. McCurry, Site Supe tendent
General Electric Company
1223 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, NC 28613

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
February 21, 2006
Mr. Gary McCurry, Site Superintendent
General Electric Company
1223 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, North Carolina 28613
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
General Electric Company
NPDES Permit No. NC0076643
Catawba County, N.C.
Dear Mr. McCurry:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on February 15, 2006, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
Your facility currently utilizes an in -line totalizer as the continuous flow measuring device. Please
be advised that the EPA has defined a continuous flow measurement system as consisting of a flow device,
a flow sensor, transmitting equipment, a recorder, and a totalizer. This office requests that a written
response be submitted to this Office by March 21, 2006, addressing your actions to ensure the on -site flow
measurement system complies with the EPA's specifications. In responding, please address your
comments to the attention of Mr. John Lesley.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
—D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
_Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection
1 j NI 2 I GI 31 NC0076643 1 11 121 06/02/15 117
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Type Inspector Fac Type
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2111II1111111IIII111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111I111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------Reserved---------------------
671 1.5 1 69 70I q 711N( 72I N 73I 1 1 74 751 1 1 -1_- 1 1 1 1 80
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Section •B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
General Electric Co -Hickory
1223 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory NC 28602,
Entry Time/Date
11:40 AM 06/02/15
Permit Effective Date
00/11/01
Exit Time/Date
12:56 PM 06/02/15
Permit Expiration Date
05/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Gary Wayne McCurry/ORC/828-466-7821/
Ray s Penley//828-466-7818 /
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Walter Cooper,PO Box 2188 Hickory NC 28603//828-462-3000/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit MI Flow Measurement • Operations.& Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review I Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ ait / /61.
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Signature of Managemen Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date J f/$1
John E Les1e , MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/ J ! 1
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: General Electric Co -Hickory
Inspection Date: 02/15/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has thepermittee submitted a new application? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ❑ • 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates, times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
(If 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 site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period January 05 through December 05. No
limit violations were reported. The additional effluent analyses should be attached to
future DMRs. The facility's permit requires continuous/recording flow measurements;
therefore, effluent flows should be reported on everyday of the month (currently reported
weekly).
Page # 3

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Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: General Electric Co -Hickory
Inspection Date: 02/15/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? •000
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? •000
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ 0 ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 • 0
'Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 • ❑
Comment: On -site effluent pH analyses are performed under laboratory certification
#5033. Facility staff must ensure fresh buffers are utilized during each calibration
event. The pH meter's temperature compensation element should be verified once a
year. The pH meter appeared to be properly calibrated.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? •000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 • 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The groundwater remediation facility appeared to be properly operated and
well maintained at the time of the inspection.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# 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 facility utilizes an in -line totalizer as the continuous/recording flow
measuring device; however, the flow meter has not been calibrated/verified on an
annual basis (once every twelve months) as required by the permit.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
• 000
❑ ■ DO
• 000
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Page # 4

Permit: NC0076643 Owner - Facility: General Electric Co -Hickory
Inspection bate: 02/15/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? EIDOD
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no suspended solids or foam. The
receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Page # 5

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
November 29, 2004
John H. Edwards
General Electric Co Hickory
1223 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, NC 28613
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0076643
General Electric Co -Hickory
Catawba County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on July 31, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC
2H,0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration o
the current permit, If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
February 1, 2005, Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500,00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after July 31, 2005, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of
wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $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.
cc: Central Files
MirNAtte,Regionat `fio , WaterQuail r Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] charle
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NPDES Permit NC0076643
General Electric Co -Hickory
Catawba County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the pert/ ittee 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).
O A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater.
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
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.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617