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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0005207_CEI_20230227 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED February 27, 2023 Lemuel Carr Tyndall Emailed to: ctyndall@jacksonpaper.net SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Jackson Paper Manufacturing - Sylva CLRS Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0005207 Jackson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Jackson Paper Manufacturing - Sylva CLRS on 2/24/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0005207. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Kemp with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at melanie.kemp@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Melanie Kemp, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report EC: LF CC: Kiesha Bridges (Manager of Safety, Environmental & Technical), Jackson Paper Mfg. DocuSign Envelope ID: 22F168E2-EE58-45E6-8C87-FA2D13A8C5B6 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0005207 Effective:07/01/19 Expiration:04/30/24 Owner :Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Jackson Asheville Lemuel Carr Tyndall Effective:Expiration:Facility:Jackson Paper Manufacturing - Sylva CLRS 152 W Main St Sylva NC 28779 Title:Phone:828-586-5534 Ext.204President/COO From U.S. Hwy. 23 south take Exit 85 to Sylva. Turn right at second light onto Business Hwy. 23. Plant is approximately 100 yards on the right. Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 02/24/2023 10:00AM 11:00AM Melanie Kemp Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Complaint Closed-Loop Recycle Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Record Keeping Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Return pumps (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 22F168E2-EE58-45E6-8C87-FA2D13A8C5B6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005207 02/24/2023 Compliance Evaluation Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Complaint Inspection Summary: Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of Jackson Paper’ s Closed- Loop recycle system on February 24, 2023. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with Non- Discharge Permit No. WQ0005207. Kiesha Bridges was present and assisted in the inspection. A mix of process water and make-up water pumped from Scott’s Creek is drawn from the South and North basins to the DAF units. Freeboard was adequate during the time of the inspection in both basins. After cycling through the primary clarifier, it then enters the aeration basin where it is temperature treated before going through a secondary clarifier. The sludge from the clarifier feeds through a belt press and is automatically mixed with a polymer. The plant is no longer storing and mixing this polymer manually – the 2 tanks within the belt press area have been removed and replaced with a make-down system that automatically mixes polymer. This unit is checked by the supplier weekly and on-site staff monitor it throughout the day. Additionally, the selector box that was once stored next to the aeration basin has been uninstalled and removed as it is no longer needed in the treatment process. Both changes will be submitted as a minor permit modification during the next renewal (November 2023). The boiler ash generated by the plant is no longer being hauled to a farm, and the facility no longer holds the DEQ-DWM permit to do so. Currently the ash is being stored on an uncovered concrete pad and landfilled approximately 2-4 times a month. Leachate from the pad evaporates within the bermed area. The plant is considering covering the ash pad to control moisture content. They are looking into reuse options (i.e. composting or farm disposal) with the help of Waste Reduction Partners. All operations and maintenance, residual disposal, and freeboard paperwork for the wastewater treatment plant was in order and available for review during the inspection. Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 22F168E2-EE58-45E6-8C87-FA2D13A8C5B6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005207 02/24/2023 Compliance Evaluation Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Complaint Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System Reuse (Quality) Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Recycle/Reuse Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Two modifications need to be made to the permit description - see summary for more details.Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Page 3 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 22F168E2-EE58-45E6-8C87-FA2D13A8C5B6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005207 02/24/2023 Compliance Evaluation Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Complaint Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? See summary for details.Comment: Page 4 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 22F168E2-EE58-45E6-8C87-FA2D13A8C5B6