NC0005321_Biomonitoring Inspection_20000428

NORTH, CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 28, 2000 FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Mr. Eric Bolin, Environmental Manager
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc.
1000 East Noir Street
Lumberton; NC 28359
Subject: COMPLIANCE BIOMONITORINGIINSPECTION
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc., WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005321
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Bolin:
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Enclosed you will find a copy of the Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection
report for the inspection conducted the week of April 1,10, 2000. The inspection
included the same objectives as that of a routine Compliance Evaluation Inspection
(which was conducted on February 1, 2000) plus an Aquatic Toxicity (AT) test to
evaluate the biological effect of the facility's discharge on test organisms. As part
of the CEI inspection on February 1, 2000, a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
was conducted. All observations and recommendations are in Part D. Summary of
Findings/Comments of that CEI inspection report (dated February 21, 2000). The
results of the (AT) will be forwarded to you when they are completed by the Division
of Water Quality (AT) Laboratory, located on Reedy !Creek Road in Raleigh.
Additionally, plant effluent samples were taken at the WWTP outfall for the
following parameters which are currently in your NPDES Permit: mercury,
phosphorus, ammonia as nitrogen, nitrate as N plus nitrite as N, TKN as N, total
suspended solids, and five day biochemical oxygen demand. The results' of these
parameters will be forwarded to you when they are completed by the Division of
Water Quality Chemistry Laboratory, located on Reedy (Creek Road in Raleigh.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this report or require
clarification on part(s) of this report, please feel free to contact me at 910/486-1541,
ext. 340.
Sincerely,
Dale Lopez
Environmental Specialist II
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ENVIRONMENT
February 21, 2000
Mr. Eric Bolin, Environmental Manager
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc.
1000 East Noir Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ;4.0
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETT VILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc., WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005321
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Bolin:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on
February 1, 2000.
As part of the inspection a tour of the Buckeye Lumberton Wastewater
Treatment Plant was conducted and records of the facility were reviewed. All
observations and recommendations are in Part D, Sum ary of
Findings/Comments:
You are commended for your continued efforts Hof improvement. We
appreciate the cooperation of you, Mr. Radford, and your staff during the
inspection. However, we must inform you that your facility, is in non-compliance
for not calibrating your effluent flowmeter annually, aslistated in 15A NCAC 2B
.0505 (b) (1) Wastewater and Stream Flow Measurement: "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 same reference also states that
"Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation
of less than 10 percent from true discharge volumes."
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Please review the attached report. If you or your staff have any question, do not hesitate
to call me at [phone] ext. 340.
Sincerely,
Dale Lopez
Environmental Specialist II
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Belinda Henson
Environmental Chemist
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NPDES COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Fayetteville Regional Office
Section A. National Data System. Coding
Transaction Code: N NPDES NO. NC0005321
Inspector: S, • Facility Type: 2
Facility Evaluation Rating: 3 (, BI: N QA: N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time: 10:45 AM
Exit Time/Date: 4:00 PM / 000201
Date: 000201
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc., WWTP
Permit Effective Date:
Permit Expiration Date:
Name(s), Title(s) of On -Site Representative(s):
Mr. Eric Bolin (Certified Grade IV) "Environmental Manager"
Mr. Ronald Radford (Certified Grade IV) - "ORC"
Phone Number(s): 910-737-3200
Name, Title and Address of Responsible Official:
Mr. Eric Bolin
1000 E. Noir Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection
Contacted:
Yes
Inspection Type: C
Reserved:
Reserved:
980119
991130 (The' draft is being
processed in .Raleigh)
(S = Satisfactory, M = Marginal, U, = Unsatisfactory, N = Not Evaluated, N/A = Not Applicable)
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Name and Signature of Reviewer Agency/Office/Telephone
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BUCKEYE Compliance Evaluation Inspection on 2/1/00, 10:45 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.
Contact Personnel:
Eric Bolin (Environmental Manager, Grade IV Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator)
Ronald Radford (ORC, Grade IV Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator)
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUCKEYE WWTP:
The inflow (with approximate 11.6 pH) enters into the WWTP at the Primary Equalization Basin
[75,000-gallon capacity (25 feet by 40 feet dimension)]. The pH is adjusted to approximately
10 pH units by carbon dioxide gas injection in the Primary Basin discharge flow pipe. The flow
goes to the Primary Clarifier with 147,000-gallon capacity (50 feet in 'diameter and 10 feet deep
dimensions) where approximately 60% of the solids are removed. In1the past, the overflow from
the Primary Clarifier went directly to the Aeration Basin. Now, the overflow from the Primary
Clarifier goes to the Aerobic Selector (with a 15-minute detention time and 55,000 gallon
capacity). A portion of the MLSS from the discharge end of the Aeration Basin, the Mixed
Liquor Recycle, is directed back to the Aerobic Selector (at a Mixed Liquor flow rate of 1,200 to
1,400 GPM). Air is also injected into the Aerobic Selector. Additionally, all of the RAS from
the clarifiers goes to the Aerobic Selector, as opposed to going to the Aeration Basin. At the
Aerobic Selector a more treatable flow goes to the Aeration Basin, thel Platform Bacteria. The
flow continues into the Aeration Basin with a two and a half -day retention time, 5.5 million -
gallon capacity, 135 feet wide, 340 feet long and 17 feet deep. The bottom of the Aeration
Basin is sloped downward for 30 feet starting at the walls. The Aeration Basin has a total of
eighteen mechanical floating aerators. The first six aerators are rated 'as 75 horsepower and are
positioned in two roles of three each, at the head of the Aeration Basin, where the largest
dissolved oxygen demand is occurring. The next twelve aerators are 40 horsepower each. They
are also positioned in roles of three. There are a total number of six roles of three in each role.
Dissolved oxygen is maintained at between 4 to 5 mg/L. When the flow exits the Aeration
Basin, it travels to the three Secondary Clarifiers. Two of the Secondary Clarifiers, 267,000-
gallon capacity (15 feet deep and 55 feet in diameter) are gravity fed clarifiers. The third
Secondary Clarifier (212,000-gallon capacity, 10 feet deep and 50 feet in diameter) is not gravity
fed and the flow must be pumped to it. Part of the sludge from the underflowof the Secondary
Clarifiers goes back to the Aerobic Selector. Another portion goes to WAS at the Belt Filter
Press. De-foamer (60 to 70 gallons per day), that has been diluted down, is squirted
approximately 10 feet onto the surface of the Aeration Basin at several, points along the side of
the Aeration Basin nearest the Primary Clarifier and #3 Secondary Clarifier. Wet well #1 (7.5
horsepower).pumps the underflow from #1 Secondary Clarifier (400 GPM) to either the WAS at
the belt filter press or the RAS at the Aerobic Selector. #2 Wet Well does the same as the above
for the #2 Secondary Clarifier. For #3 Secondary Clarifier, there are three 25 horsepower
Moyno pumps (435 GPM) which can be used as either primary or secondary pumps. One of the
pumps is used as a backup for the other two pumps. The BOD is naturally high at the influent
(ranging from 1300 mg/L to 1900 mg/L) and the F/M ratio is high. The overflow from the
three secondary clarifiers flow to the Parshall Flume, which uses an ultrasonic flow meter as its
measurement device. The flow then travels to the receiving stream (the Lumber River). Last

year Buckeye installed a 550-foot long, 26-inch diameter ductile iron discharge pipe. Their
discharge is approximately 1.75 MGD. Buckeye has 2 MGD coming into their plant as raw
water for their production plant processes. The cooking liquor is discharged to the WWTP, and
they generate a lot of sludge. They are drying their sludge to approximately 17% Total Solids by
the belt press method. They have a land application program for disposing of the sludge.
Buckeye owns 550 acres of land at Wakulla and 712 acres of land permitted to local farmers.
They are recycling the sludge as according to their requirements. At phis time, they are doing.
more work on the land application program than they are on their wastewater. Nutrients
[ammonia nitrate/urea as Uran 30, (25 to 30 gallons per day) and 75% phosphoric acid (20 to 30
gallons per day)] are added to the overflow of the Primary Clarifier. The inflow pH is
approximately 11.6 pH units. One pH unit adjustment occurs by means of injecting carbon
dioxide into the pipe as the flow goes from the Primary Equalization Basin ,to the Primary
Clarifier. An 8.6 pH at the Aeration Basin occurs because of bacterial action. The phosphoric
acid nutrient addition has only a slight effect on the pH because the wastewater is highly
buffered, and a relatively small amount is added (20 to 30 gallons per day of the 75% phosphoric
acid. The pH of the final effluent is approximately pH 8.6 or 8.7. Their upper effluent pH limit
is 9.0 pH units.
Process Control of the WWTP:
The MLSS of the aeration Basin during the winter is 4,500 to 5,000 mg/L. In the summer, it is
between 3,800 mg/L to 4,000 mg/L. The Secondary Clarifiers have a 3-hour detention,time.
6 to 7-feet of sludge blanket in the summer and 8-feet of sludge blanket in the winter in each
Secondary Clarifier is maintained.

Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments:
PLANT TOUR:
1. The flow meters at the different meters:
A) 1,080 GPM RAS, (all three Secondary Clarifiers),
2) 1,040 GPM influent to the Aeration Basin,
3) 334 GPM WAS to the sludge filter press,
D) 1,430 GPM at the mixed liquor recycle pump.
2. 1,116 GPM effluent flow with the ultrasonic flow meter '(approximately 1,200 GPM was
indicated on the measurement bar).
3. The temperature at the 24-hour effluent sample compositor was 2.0 degrees Centigrade
(the acceptable range is 1.0 to 4.4 degrees C).
4. There were three 75 horsepower and eight 40 horsepower surface aerators running on the
5. There are no groundwatermonitoring wells in use at the WWTP.
day of the CEI..
6. There is blue color over the surface area of the cement near the exit of the aeration basin
that is due to the blue dye from denim.
LABORATORY INSPECTION:
1. The laboratory temperature of the TSS drying oven was 103. degrees ;Centigrade and the
BOD incubator was 19.0 degrees Centigrade.
2.. The expiration dates of the three conductivity standards and three pH buffers were within
the time limits of the reagents.
3. Two Class S weight standards are being used to check the analytical balance each day
that the TSS is being analyzed. j
4. Laboratory data was reviewed for the months of July 1999. and February 1999.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Recommended that absorbent material be used to absorb the spillage of wastewater from
the Secondary Clarifier #2 on the ground at the repair site next to the Secondary Clarifier
#2.
2. The mg/L of BOD (which is used to calculate the pounds per day for the Discharger
Monitoring Report) should be rounded correctly and consistently, to the nearest tenths.
"If the digit 5 is dropped, round off preceding digit to the nearest even number: thus 2.25
becomes 2.2 and 2.35 becomes 2.4." (Standard Methods 18`''i Edition 1-17, 2).
3. The catwalks and handrails have been painted as recommended by the last CEI on
3/18/99.
The Plant Effluent ultrasonic flow meter has not been calibrated since August 8, 1998,
which is longer than the recommended time of once per year [ ,15A NCAC 2B .0505 (b)
(1) ].
5. It is again recommended, as in Section D #8 of the CEI on 3/18/99, !that the flow meter
calibration document contain the % error before and after a calibration.
6. The staff gauge and the ultrasonic flow meter should be moved to a position that is two-
thirds (2/3) of the length of the converging section from the throat of the Parshall Flume.
7. An amended Discharger Monitoring Report should be sent to the Division for February
1999 with the correction of the Total Suspended Solids on the day of February 9, 1999.
8. The following procedure should be followed in submitting corrected'reports:
A. All corrected data should be written in red ink or hi -lighted.
B. At the top of the Effluent Page, the words "Corrected Report" or "Amended
Report" should be written in red ink on all copies. This will differentiate
between the originally submitted report and the corrected report.
C. Two (2) copies of the corrected report should be submitted to this Division and
one (1) copy must be retained by the permittee.
D A brief explanation for the correction should be written either on the backside of
the Effluent page or in a cover letter accompanying the reports.
9. It was discovered that during the compliance evaluation for the period February, 1999
through February, 2000 that this facility was in non-compliance! with,a Notice Of
Deficiency for not calibrating the ultrasonic flowmeter as required by Section C (2.)
Proper Operation and Maintenance: "The permittee shall at all !times properly operate
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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", and SECTION D. MONTORING AND RECORDS, (3.)
Flow Measurements: "The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure
that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that
type. of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of
expected discharge volumes."

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FACILITY SITE REVIEW
Yes) No N/A 1. Treatment units properly operated and maintained.
Yes No p /A,. 2. Standby power or other equivalent provision prdvided. C,-,. No N/A 3. Adequate alarm system for power or equipment failure available.
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Sludge disposal procedures appropriate:
a. Disposal of sludge according to regulations
b. State approval for sludge disposal received.
6s, No N/A 5. • All treatment units other than backup units in service.
(es,: No N/A 6. . Sufficient sludge disposed of to maintain treatment process equilibrium.
((es ;No N/A 7. Adequate number of qualified operators on staff.
es., No N/A 8. Established procedures available for training new employees.
resNo N/A
, 9. Adequate spare parts and supplies inventory. maintained.
Yes C , N/A 10. a. Hydraulic overflows and/or organic overloads experienced
Yes ' N/A b. Untreated bypass discharge occurs during power failure
Yes - N/A c. Untreated overflows occurred since last inspection.
j�es No N/A 11. Plant has general safety structures such as rails around or covers over
tanks, pits, or wells.
es; No N/A • 12. Plant is generally clean, free from open trash areas.

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Screening:
a. Manual
b.. Mechanical
c. Buildup of debris
d. Screenings properly disposed of.
Grit Removal:
a. Excessive organic content in the grit chamber
b. Excessive odors
c. Grit properly disposed of.
15. Primary clarifier:
a. Excessive gas bubbles
b. Black and odorous wastewater
c. Poor suspended solids removed
d. Excessive buildup of solids in center well of
e. Weirs level
f. Weir blockage
g. Evidence of short circuiting
h. Lack of adequate scum removal
i. Excessive floating sludge
j. Broken sludge scraper.
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circular clarifier
Trickling Filter:
a. Trickling filter ponding(indicating clogged media);
b. Leak at center column of trickling filter's distribution arms
c. Uneven distribution of flow on trickling filter surface
d. Uneven or discolored growth
e. Excessive sloughing of growth
f. Odor
g. Clogging of trickling filter's distribution arm orifices
h. Filter flies, worms, or snails.
17. Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC):
a. Development of white biomass on rotating biological contactor
media
Excessive sloughing of growth
Excessive breakage of rotating disks or shafts in RBC units
Excessive breakage of paddles on brush aerators
Shaft, bearing, drive gear, or motor failure on disk or brush aerators.
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18. Activated Sludge Basins/Oxidation Ditches:
Yes N/A a. Dead spots
Yes N/A b. Failure of surface aerators
Yes N/A c. Air rising in clumps
Yes 1 N/A d. Dark foam or bad color
Yes ' N/A e. Thick billows of white, sudsy foam
Yes o N/A f. Air rising unevenly
Yes o N/A g. Excessive air leaks in compressed air piping
Yes No
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19: Stabilization Ponds/Lagoons:
�' a. Excessive weeds including duckweed in stabilization ponds
N/A i b. Dead fish or aquatic organisms
N/A I c.. Buildup of solids around influent pipe
/A _i d. Excessive scum on surface.
20. Secondary Clarifier:
Yes ( o N/A a. Excessive gas bubbles on surface
Yes Q_ N/A b. Unlevel overflow weirs
Yes o• N/A c. Weir blockage
Yes o' N/A d. Evidence of short circuiting
YesI` N/A e. Excessive buildup of solids in center well of :circular clarifier
Yes o "N/A f. Pin floc in overflow
Yes o f N/A g. Ineffective scum rake
Yes?.,o' N/A h. Floating sludge on surface i
Yeso N/A i. Excessive high sludge blanket
Yeso` N/A j. Clogged sludge withdrawal ports on secondary clarifier.
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Yes No N/A } a. Filter surface clogging
Yes No N/Ab. Short filter run
Yes No N/A 1 c. Gravel displacement of filter media -
Yes No N/A d. Loss of filter media during backwashing
Yes No N/A ? e. Recycled filter backwash water in excess of 5; percent
Yes No Nam/A ! f.. Formation of mudballs in filter media.
22. Chlorination Unit:
Yes No IN/A a. Sludge buildup in contact chamber
Yes No N/A b. Gas bubbles
Yes No N/A c. Floating scum and/or solids
Yes No N/A d. Inadequate ventilation of chlorine feeding room arid storage area
Yes No N/A e. NIOSH-approved 30 minute air pack
Yes No N/A. f..All standing chlorine cylinders chained in place
Yes No N/Al g. All personnel trained in the use of chlorine
Yes No �1/ h. Improper chlorine feed, storage, and reserve supply.

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23. a Ultraviolet radiation disinfection present and in use.
24. Dechlorination:
a. Improper storage of sulfur dioxide cylinders
b. Inadequate ventilation of sulfur dioxide feeding room
c. Automatic sulfur dioxide feed or feedback control not operating
properly.
25. Aerobic. Digester:
a. Excessive foaming in tank
b. Noxious odor
c. Mechanical aeration failure
d. Clogging of diffusers.
Anaerobic Digester:
a. Floating cover tilting
b: Gas burner inoperative
c. Supernatant has a sour odor.
27. Sludge Drying and/or disposal:
a. Poor sludge distribution on drying beds
b. Vegetation in drying beds
c. Dry sludge remaining in drying beds
d. Dry sludge stored on site
e. Filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to front of plant
f. Approved disposal site for the sludge
g. Sludge land applied.
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Filter Press:
a. High level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters
b. Thin filter cake caused by poor dewatering
c. Sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press'
d. • Excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake.
Polishing Ponds or Tanks:
a. Objectionable odor, excessive foam, floating solids, or oil sheens on
water surface
b. Solids or scum accumulations in tank or at sideof pond
c. Evidence of bypassed polishing ponds or tanks because of low
capacity.

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30. .Plant Effluent:
a. Excessive suspended solids, turbidity, foam, grease, scum, color, and
other macroscopic particulate matter present ,
b. Potential toxicity (dead fish, dead plant at discharge)
c. Outfall discharge line easily accessible.
31. Flow Measurement:
a. Improper placement of flow measurement device
b. Flow totalizer not calibrated
c. Buildup of solids in flume or weir
d. Broken or cracked flume or weir
e. Improperly functioning magnetic flowmeter
f. Clogged or broken stilling wells
g.. Weir plate edge corroded or damaged -
h. System not capable of measuring maximum flow
i. Flow measurement error greater than +/- 10%.
32. Sampling:
a. Sampling and analysis completed on parameters specified by permit
b. Samples refrigerated during compositing
c. Composite sample temperatures maintained at1less than or equal to 4
degrees Celsius during sampling
d. Contract laboratory used for sample analysis..
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RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING
Records and reports maintained as required by permit.
All required information available, complete, and current.
Records maintained for 3 years and all sludge records maintained for 5
years.
4. Analytical results consistent with data reported on'DMRs.
5.
Sampling and analyses data adequate and include:;
a. Dates, times, and location of sampling
b. Name of individual performing sampling
c. Results of analyses and calibration
d. Dates of analyses
e. Name of person performing analyses.

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6. Monitoring records adequate and include:
a. Monitoring charts kept for 3 years
b. Flowmeter calibration records kept for 3 years.
7. Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance records adequate.
8: Plant records adequate and include:
a. O & M Manual
b. "As -built" engineering drawings
c. Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance repairs
d. Equipment data cards. .
es/ No N/A . 9. Perrnittee is meeting compliance schedule.
e) No N/A
10. DMRs complete and include all NPDES permit required parameters.
Yes No /A! 11. ORC visitation logs available and current.
'Yes) No N/A
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12. ORC certified at a level equal to or greater than the classification of
the wastewater facility.
13. Current copy of the complete NPDES permit on s te.
14. Facility description verified as contained in NPDES permit.

INSPECTION REPORT
UPDATE OPTION: TRX: 5IF KEY: NC0005321INSCEI
SYSMSG: *** DATA ADDED SUCCESSFULLY ***
PERMIT--- NC0005321 REG/COUNTY-- 06
FACILITY- BUCKEYE LUMBERTON, INC. LOC-- LUMBERTON
INS TYPE
CEI
NEXT PLANNED
INSPECTION INSPECTED BY:
DATE: 000201 LD
REPORT INSPECTION DMR RESPONSE RECEIVED
DATE-_ STATUS STATUS DUE DATE DATE
000221 NC C . .
COMMENTS:'
000201
ROBESON

BUCKEYE
1000 EAST NOIR ST., P.O. BOX 1305
LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28359
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]
March 15, 2000
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Attn: Dale Lopez
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dear Mr. Lopez:
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In response to the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) reportdated February 21, 2000
from your office, Buckeye would like to communicate the corrective actions taken to address
the Notice of Deficiency and other recommendations by the DWQ. i First of all, the Notice of
Deficiency was received for failure to calibrate the effluent flow meter in CY 1999. The flow
transmitter and the flow indicating and totalizing recorder were calibrated on 2/05/00, four days
after the CEI (a copy of both calibration reports are attached). The following table should
demonstrate the actions taken on the Division's recommendations:
Recommendation .....:..: -
Actions) .T...aken_... -_ ..
Absorbent material be used to absorb spillage of
wastewater around Secondary Clarifier #2.
This was actually Secondary Clarifier #1, and the leak
was repaired and spillage cleaned -up on 2/05/00, four
days after the CEI.
The mg/1 of BOD be rounded correctly and consistently
to the nearest tenths (for results less than 10 mg/1).
All operators/ technicians have been instructed on how
to properly calculate and round BOD results.
The Plant ultrasonic flow meter has not been calibrated
since August 8, 1998, which is longer than the
recommended time of once per year [15A NCAC 2B
.0505 (b)(1)]
The Plant ultrasonic flow 'meter was calibrated on
2/05/00, four days afterlthe CEI.
The flow meter calibration document should contain
the % error before and after a calibration.
The instrumentation department has informed me that
they normally calibrate the effluent flow transmitter
before checking the % error, therefore, there are no
records of the % error before a calibration. However,
they have informed me that future calibrations will
contain the % error before and after the calibration.
The staff gauge and the ultrasonic flow meter should
be moved to a position that is two-thirds of the length
of the converging section from the throat of the
Parshall Flume.
According to the guidance from the DWQ on
ultrasonic flow meter location, as well as manufacturer
specifications, the current , flow meter is located
properly in relation to the Parshall Flume. The
manufacturer's specifications are attached. We seek
additional guidance from the DWQ prior to any
relocation of the effluent flow; meter.
An amended February 1999 Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR) should be submitted to the Division
with the correction of the TSS result for 2/09/99.
The amended DMR was submitted on 3/09/2000. A
copy of the amended report is attached
BUCKEYE LUMBERTON INC.

I hope these corrective actions are acceptable to the Division, and satisfy the recommendations
made in the CEI report dated 2/21/00. If you should have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at 910-737-3225.
Sincerely,
Eric Bolin
Environmental Manager
Cc: Belinda Henson, Fayetteville Regional Office

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FREQUENCY - TO BE PERFORMED ONCE PER YEAR UNLESS
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2. CLEAN THE TRANSMITTER OUTSIDE.
3. SIMULATE A LEVEL AND CHECK THE mA OUTPUT.
4. CHECK THE FLEX CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKAGE AND
CHECK THE TRANSMITTER WIRING AND CONNECTIONS.
UNIT CHECKED OUT PROPERLY.
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EFFLUENT TO RIVER - FLOW INDICATING AND TOTAIJZING
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BENCH CALIBRATE AND REFERENCE MANUFACTURERS
INSTRUCTIONS AS LISTED BELOW:
FOXBORO METER PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LOCATED IN THEI
INSTRUMENTATION FIUNG CABINET UNDER FOXBORO
EFFLUENT TOTALIZER.
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8 MADC INPUT TO 450 GPM OUTPUT
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16 MADC INPUT TO 1350 GPM OUTPUT
20 MADC INPUT TO 1800 GPM OUTPUT
THE READINGS ON THE UNIT ARE:
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16MA=1351, 20MA=1801
FREQUENCY - TO BE PERFORMED ONCE PER YEAR UNLESS
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1. CLEAN THE UNIT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
2. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTIONS.
3. LUBRICATE THE CHART DRIVE PARTS AS REQUIRED.
4. INSPECT AND LUBRICATE THE DOOR GASKET.
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DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4 ABOVE.
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1000 EAST NOIR ST.. P.O. BOX 1305
LUMBERTON. NORTH FAX CAROL INA AS 8359
TEL [phone]W
March 9, 2000
Attn: Central Files ualit
NCDENR; Division of Water .Q y
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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To Whom It May Concern: Monitoring Report for
for the February 1999 Dischargeended page reflects a
Attached is an amended Effluent page permit NC0005321. The am e in the monthly
Incorporated, NPDES p
1999, as well as a slight Chang
Buckeye Lumberton S load Belinda
correction for the TSS for February rthat day was incorrectly calculated. The error was
come The initial TSS load Inspection conducted on 2/01/00 by
found for TSS. utCompliance Evaluation
found during a routine Comp etteville Regions Office.
Henson and Dale Lopez of the Fay
lease feel free to contact me at 910-737-3225•
If you should have any questions, P
Sincerely,
Eric Bolin
Environmental Manager
Cc: Dale Lopez, Fayetteville etteville Regional Office
Belinda Henson, Fayetteville Regional Office
BUCKEYE LUMBERTON INC.

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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
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Compliant
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc..
and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permittee Address
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Phone Number
Date
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Permit Exp. Date
00010 Temperature
00076 Turbidity
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00082 Color (ADMI)
00556
00600
00610
00625
00095 Conductivity 00630
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
00310 BOD5 00665
00340 COD 00720
00400 pH 00745
00530 Total Suspended 00927
Residue 00929
00545 Settleable Matter 00940
Oil & Grease
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Kjeldhal 01027
Nitrogen
Nitrates/Nitrites 01032
01034
Total Phosphorous
Cyanide 01037
Total Sulfide 01042
Total Magnesium
Total Sodium 01045
Total Chloride 01051
PARAMETER CODES
00951 Total Fluoride
01002 Total Arsenic
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium
Chromium
Total Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
01067 Nickel
01077 Silver
01092 Zinc
01105 Aluminum
01147 Total Selenium
31616 Fecal Coliform
32730 Total Phenolics
34235 Benzene
34481 Toluene
38260 MBAS
39516 PCBs
50050 Flow
50060 Total
Residual
Chlorine
71880
71900
81551
Formaldehyde
Mercury
Xylene
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at [phone], extension 581 or 534.
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting
facility's permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B).
** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b)
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B1Ll. HOLMAN'
SECRETARY
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTF.VILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
'July 10, 2000
Mr. Eric Bolin, Environmental Manager
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc.
1000 East Noir Street
Lumberton, NC . 28359 -
Subject: COMPLIANCE BIOMONITORING RESULTS AND
COMPLIANCE SAMPLING RESULTS
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc., WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005321
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Bolin:
The following are the results of the laboratory and aquatic toxicity ,(AT)
biomonitoring testing that was collected during the inspection conducted the week
of April 10, 2000. Please refer to my April 28, 2000 letter that was sent to you
(COMPLIANCE BIOMONITORING INSPECTION). Samples were taken at the
WWTP outfall for the following parameters, which are currently in your NPDES
Permit: phosphorus, ammonia as nitrogen, nitrate as N plus nitrite as N, TKN as N,
total suspended solids, and five day biochemical oxygen demand. The results of
these parameters are as follows: phosphorus = 0.50 mg/L, ammonia as nitrogen =
0.46 mg/L, nitrate as N plus nitrite as N = <0.01 mg/L, TKN as N = 43 mg/L, total
suspended solids = 21 mg/L, and five day biochemical oxygen demand = 29 mg/L.
The results of the whole effluent toxicity test was � a "Pass" with the chronic
Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test at sample test concentration of2.3%.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this report or require
clarification on part(s) of this report, please feel free to contact me at 910/486-1541,
ext. 340.
/dl
Sincerely,
Dale Lopez
Environmental Specialist II
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043.
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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BUCKEYE
1000 EAST NOIR ST.. P.O. BOX 1305
LUMBERTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28359
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]
March 15, 2000
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Attn: Dale Lopez
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dear Mr. Lopez:
is ARr 1 7 2000
FAYET tEVILLE
REG. OFFICE
Inresponse to the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report dated February 21, 2000
from your office, Buckeye would like to communicate the corrective actions taken to address
the Notice; of Deficiency and other recommendations by the DWQ. First of all, the Notice of
Deficiency was received for failure,to calibrate the effluent flow meter in CY 1999. The flow
transmitter and the flow indicating and totalizing recorder were calibrated on 2/05/00, four days
after the CEI' (a copy of both calibration reports are attached). The following table should
demonstrate the actions taken on the Division's recommendations:.
;Recommendation
Absorbent material be used to absorb spillage of
wastewater around. Secondary Clarifier #2.
The mg/1 of BOD be rounded correctly and consistently
to the nearest tenths (for results less than 10 mg/1).
The Plant ultrasonic flow meter has not been calibrated
since August 8, 1998, which is longer than the
recommended time of once per year [15A NCAC 2B
.0505 (b)(1)l
The flow meter calibration document should contain
the %error before and after a calibration.
The staff gauge and the ultrasonic flow meter should
be moved to a position that. is two-thirds of the length
of the converging section from the throat of the
Parshall Flume.
An amended February 1999 Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR) should be submitted to the Division
with the correction of the TSS result for 2/09/99.
Action(s);TI
This was actually Secondary Clarifier #1, and the leak
was repaired and spillage cleaned -up on 2/05/00, four
days after the CEI.
All operators/ technicians have teen instructed on how
to properly calculate and round BOD results. ,
The Plant ultrasonic flow meter was calibrated on
2/05/00, four days after the CEI.
The instrumentation department has informed me that
they normally calibrate the effluent 'flow transmitter
before checking the % error, therefore, there are no
records of the % error before a calibration. However,
they have informed me that future',.calibrations will
contain the % error before and after the calibration.
Accordingto the guidance from . the DWQ on
ultrasonic flow meter location, as well as manufacturer
specifications, the . current flow meter is located
properly in relation to the Parshall Flume... The
manufacturer's specifications are, attached We seek
additional guidance from the DWQ prior to any
relocation of the effluent flow meter.
The amended DMR was submitted on 3/09/2000. A
copy of the amended report is attached.
BUCKEYE LUMBERTON INC.

I hope these corrective actions are acceptable to the Division, and satisfy the recommendations
made in the CEI report dated 2/21/00. If you should have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at 910-737-3225.
Sincerely,
Eric Bolin
Environmental Manager
Cc: Belinda Henson, Fayetteville Regional Office

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
March 28, 2000
Mr. Eric Bolin, Environmental Manager
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc.
1000 East Noir Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
SUBJECT: ULTRASONIC FLOW METER & STAFF GAUGE
Buckeye Lumberton, Inc., WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005321
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Bolin:
As per my visit to Buckeye Lumberton, Inc. at 7:45 A.M. on March 22,
2000, Buckeye has movedthe staff gauge in what appears to'be two-thirds of the.
length of the convergence section upstream of the throat inlet of the Parshall
Flume. The staff gauge appears to be in alignment, as it should be, with the
ultrasonic flowmeter.
'Contrary to recommendation #6 in the Recommendations Section of the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection letter, dated February 21, 2000, which was
conducted on February 1, 2000: "The staff gauge and thle ultrasonic flow meter
should be moved to a position that is two-thirds (2/3) of the length of the
converging section from the throat of the Parshall Flume", the ultrasonic
flowmeter does not appear to require_ relocation.
If you or your staff have any question, do not hesitate to call me at (910)
486-1541 ext. 340.
Sincerely,
Dale Lopez
Environmental Specialist II
•
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAY ETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND, NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
March 21, 2000,
Mr. Eric Bolin
Buckeye WWTP
1000 Noir Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
SUBJECT: FLOW PROPORTIONAL COMPOSITE SAMPLING
Buckeye WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0005321
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Bolin:
Based on a recent survey and an on site review ,of sampling techniques at
your facility it has been determined that the Buckeyes', WWTP does not collect
effluent samples flow proportionally. The requirements for flow proportional
composite sampling is stated as follows in the Administrative Code: 15A NCAC
2B .0503-Surface Water Monitoring: Reporting
(4) "Composite sample means: a sample gathered over a 24 hour period by
continuous sampling or combining grab samples in such a manner as to result in a
total sample which is representative of the wastewater :discharge during the
sample period. This sample may be obtained by methods given below, however,_
the Director may designate the most appropriate method, number and size of
aliquots necessary and the time interval between grab samples on a case -by -case
basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically;
a. .Continuous -. a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period
proportional to the rate of flow.
b. 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
c. 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
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
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d. Constant time/constant volume - a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over
a 24 hour period at a constant time interval. This method may be used in situations where
effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals
of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24 hour period and must be of equal size
and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method requires prior approval by the
Director." The Director has given the regional water quality supervisors authority to
approve this.
Due to the possible cost involved with the installation or modification of
effluent flow and sampling equipment this office requests that the facility initiate flow
proportional sampling on or before March 15, 2001 Please reply to this office as to what
measures will be required to facilitate flow proportional composite sampling on or before June
1, 2000.
If you have any questions or comments do not hesitate to contact me at
910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
Belinda S. Henson
Environmental Chemist
/bsh
cc: DWQ, NPDES Compliance Group

BUCKEYE
1000 EAST NOIR ST., P.O. BOX 1305
LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28359
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]
May 30, 2000
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Attn: Belinda Henson
Re: Flow Proportional Composite Sampling
Dear Mrs. Henson:
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FAYETT
In response to your letter dated March 21, 2000, Buckeye Lumberton Inc. (NPDES permit
NC0005321) would like to inform you that we have initiated flow proportional composite
sampling effective 5/26/2000. We had purchased and installed an ISCO 3710FR composite
sampler in February 1999 that was capable of flow -paced sampling. We recently purchased an
interface for our Badger ultrasonic flow meter capable of converting the 4-20mA signal from the
flow meter to flow pulses that can be interpreted by the ISCO sampler. This unit was installed,
and operating parameters were entered that would yield a sufficient sample volume and
frequency of sampling during both low and high flow conditions. '
In summary, we are in compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2B .0503- Surface
Water Monitoring: Reporting. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please
feel free to contact me at 910-737-3225.
Eric Bolin
Environmental Manager
BUCKEYE LUMBERTON INC.