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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 23, 2012
Mr. Don Patterson, Plant Manager
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NC0001899
Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP
Chatham County
Class II
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
In the future, any required mercury measurement must use EPA test Method 1631E. It is recommended
that you obtain final appro al for the requested relocation of Outfall 001 composite sampler from the Raleigh
Regional Office. 01 Ar-owca-F, c.
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Summ of Chan in Final Permit from ExistingPermit
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1) .Outfall 001: TotaFTAH monitoring was removed. i' , her S
2) Outfall 001: A.(2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS OCPSF - 001
technical corrections were made to some limits. Additional narrative was added to clarify non -detect
impact on compliance.
3) Outfall 002: Total Aluminum quarterly monitoring was added.
4) . Special Condition A. (8) MERCURY TMDL REOPENER was a(lded.
5) Special Condition A. (3) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly) - 001, A. (5) ACUTE
TOXICITY MONITORING (ANNUAL) - 002, and SUPPLEWNT TO PERMIT COVER LETTER
narratives were updated.
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1617 Mall Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Qne
Phone: [phone] FAX: 919-a07.64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NO Carolina
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If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this letter. This request must be in 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
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local
governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ron Berry at telephone number (919)
807-6396 or at email [e-mail].
a
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Charles Wakild, P.E.
Attachments
Cc: Raleigh Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section (with copy of Fact Sheet and Addendum)
EPA Region IV/Pamala Myers (email with copy of Fact Sheet and Addendum)
Environmental Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Unit/Susan Meadows (email)
Environmental Sciences Section/Ecosystems Unit/Steve Kroeger (email)
Environmental Sciences Section/Ecosystems Unit/Carrie Rulhman (email)
Marty Stewart/Performance Fibers, Inc. (email: Marty.Stewart®performancefibers.com)
Central Files
NPDES Pile
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Permit NC0001899
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELEVE NATION SYSTEM
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 Water Quality Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Performance Fibers, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP
338 Pea Ridge Road East of Moncure
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2012.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2016.
Signed this day May 23, 2012.
�4wuy-�'
es Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0001899
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.
Performance Fibers, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge the combined treated process and domestic wastewater, and treated
water treatment plant backwash wastewater to Outfall 001 permitted for 0.244 MGD,
consisting of wastewater treatment components:
o Sanitary bar screen, grinder, and lift station
o Process wastewater lift station
o One (1) 1,200 gallons mixing/neutralization chamber with automatic pH control
o One (1) 650,000 gallons aeration basin with mechanical aerators
o Coagulent addition system
o One (1) 18,500fallons clarifier
o One (1) 1000 ft sludge drying bed
o Chlorine contact chamber (no chlorination)
o Conventional water treatment plant with chemical addition systems
o One (1) 20,000 gallons clarifier
o Two (2) alum settling ponds, one 300,000 gallons, one 500,000 gallons
o One (1) 1,000,000 gallon polishing pond
o Effluent composite sampler
o Effluent meter
2. Continue to discharge stormwater, condensate, and overflow from two 1,200,000 gallons
fire ponds to Outfall 002.
This facility is located at the Performance Fibers, Inc., 33.9-.Pea Ridge Road east of Moncure
in Chatham County.
3. Discharge wastewater from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map via outfall 001 into the Haw River and via outfall 002 to Shaddox Creek, both of which
are classified WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.

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Stream Class: WS-IV Subbasin: 03-06-07 HUC: 03030002 l
Receiving Streams: Outfall 001 Haw River
Outfall 002 Shaddox Creek
Facility Location
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Chatham County

Permit NC0001899
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - 001
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge treated process, domestic, and filter backwash wastewater from Outfa11001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent
Characteristics
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Tye
Sample
Location
Flow
0.244 MGD
Continuous
Recording
went or
Effluent
pH 2
Not greater than 9.0 S.U. nor less
than 6.0 S.U.
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
BOD, 5 day 20°C)
10.41bs/day
16.7 lbs/day
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
5.0 lbs/day
10.6 lbs/day
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Oil and Grease
20.0 lbs/day
30.0 lbs/day
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, °C
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature, °C
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Conductivi ohs/cm
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity, µmohs/cm
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent.
Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen, MA 3
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus, mg/L
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity
Quarterly
I Composite
I Effiuent
OCPSF
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream: valve at Permittee's river water pump house. Downstream: nearest accessible point at
least 100 yards below the outfall and above the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers. Instream
monitoring is provisionally waived due to the permittee's participation in the Upper Cape Fear River
Basin Association. Instream monitoring shall be conducted as stated in this permit should the
permittee end its participation in the Association.
2. The pH shall be monitored continuously at the -effluent. In accordance with 40 CFR 401.17, the total
time during which the pH values are allowed to be less than 6.0 standard units or greater than 9.0
standard units shall not exceed 7 hours and 26 minutes in any calendar month, and no individual
excursion outside the 6.0 to 9.0 range shall exceed 60 minutes.
3. TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and
NO3-N and NO2-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) Chronic P/F at 0.94116; January, April, July, and October; see A.
(3)•
5. Refer to A. (2) regarding OCPSF monitoring. Where any compound is detected, quarterly
monitoring is required for that compound until not detected in twelve consecutive samples.
Performance Fibers may use EPA test method 524.2 to monitor OCPSF parameters (provided the
method allows a detection level at or below the permitted limit).
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN
OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

Permit NC0001899
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS OCPSF - 001
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge OCPSF related process wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall
be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Effluent Characteristic
Daily
Maximum
(lbs/da
Monthly
Average
lbs/da
Frequency
Measurement
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Acena hthene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Acena hth lene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Acrylonitrile
0.015
0.006
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Anthracene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Benzene
0.009
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
enzo a anthracene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
3,4-Benzofluoranthene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
enzo fluoranthene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
enzo a yrene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Bis 2-eth the 1 hthalate
0.017
0.006
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Carbon Tetrachloride
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Chlorobenzene
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Cbloroethane
0.017
0.007
Annually
. Grab
Effluent
Chloroform
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2-Chloro henol
0.006
0.002
Annuall
Grab
Effluent
Chrysene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Di-n-butyl phthalate
0.004
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
0.010
0.005
Annually
Grab
Effiuent
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
0.003
0.002
AnnuallyGrab
Effluent
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,1-Dichloroethane
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,2-Dichloroethane
0.013
0.004
Grab
Effluent
1,1-Dichloroeth lene
0.002
0.001
-Annually
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,2-trans-Dichloroeth lene
0.003
0.001
-Annually
Grab
Effluent
,4-Dichloro henol
0.007
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,2-Dichloro ro ane
0.014
0.010
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,3-Dichloro ro ylene
0.003
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Diethyl phthalate
0.013
0.005
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2,4-Dimeth 1 henol
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Dimeth 1 phthalate
0.003
0.001
Grab
Effluent
4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol
0.017
0.005
-Armudly
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2,4-Dinitro henol
0.008
0.004
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
0.018
0.007
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
0.040
0.016
Grab
Effluent
Eth lbenzene
0.007
0.002
-Annually
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Fluoranthene
0.004
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Fluorene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab '
Effluent
exachlorobenzene
0.002
0:001
Annuall
Grab
I Effluent

Permit NC0001899
(Continued A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS OCPSF - 001)
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Effluent Characteristic
Daily
Maximum
lbs/da
Monthly
Average
Lb
Frequency
Measurement I
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
'Hexachlorobutadiene
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Hexachloroethane
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Meth 1 Chloride
0.012
0.005
AnnuallyGrab
Effiuent
Meth lease Chloride
0.006
0.003
Annually
Grab
Effluent
a phthalene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
itrobenzene
0.004
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effiuent
2-Nitro henol
0.004
0.003
Annually
Grab
Effiuent
4-Nitro henol
0.008
0.005
AnnuallyGrab
Effluent
Phenanthrene
0.004
0.001
AnnuallyGrab
Effluent
Phenol
0.002
0.001
AnnuallyGrab
Effluent
yrene
0.004
0.002
AnnuallyGrab
Effluent
Tetrachloroeth lene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Toluene
0.005
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
0.009
0.004
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Trichloroeth lene
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Vin 1 Chloride
0.017 1
0.007 1
Annually
Grab
Effluent
When the required EPA analytical method with the appropriate minimum detection level is followed and
a result of "non -detectable" or "below quantitation limit' is obtained, the permittee will be considered to
be in compliance with the numerical permit limit for that pollutant.
Footnote:
1. Where any compound is detected, quarterly monitoring is required for that compound until not
detected in twelve consecutive samples. Performance Fibers may use EPA test method 524.2 to
monitor OCPSF parameters (provided the method allows a detection level at or below the permitted
limit).
A. (3) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly) - 001
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.94%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.

Permit NC0001899
(Continued A. (3) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly)- 001)
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the
permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two
following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and TU3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report
with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form.. The report shall be submitted to the
Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring
will be required during the following month.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR and AT
Forms.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and
modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Permit NC0001899
A. (4) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - 002
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge stormwater, steam condensate; and fire pond overflow wastewater from
Outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent
Characteristics
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Temperature, °C
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
Not greater than 9.0 S.U. nor less
than 6.0 S.U.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum, µg/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc, µg/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Acute Toxicity 2
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed
32°C.
2. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow) Annual Monitoring, see A. (5).
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN
OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A. (5) ACUTE TOXICITY MONITORING (ANNUAL) - 002
The permittee shall conduct annual toxicity tests using protocols defined as definitive in E.P.A.
Document EPA/600/4-90/027 entitled "Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents to
Freshwater and Marine Organisms." The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow
(Pimephales promelas) 24-hour static test. Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be
obtained below all waste treatment. The permittee will conduct one test annually, with the annual period
beginning in January of the calendar year of the effective date of the permit.
The annual toxicity test must be performed by June 30. Should there be no discharge of flow from the
facility during the six month period January 1-June 30, the permittee will complete the information
located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe
number, county and in the comments section indicate "No Flow for January 1-June 30, {calendar
year}." The report must be signed and submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address
noted below.
If no discharge event occurs from January 1-June 30, vet a discharge event occurs from July 1-
December 31. then the facility must perform toxicity monitoring and reeport the data as noted below.
The parameter code for this test is TAE6C. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit
condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was
performed, using the appropriate parameter code. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent
to the following address:

Permit NC0001899
(Continued A. (5) ACUTE TOXICITY MONITORING (Annual) - 002)
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR and AT
Forms.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the
month of the initial monitoring.
A. (6) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PONDS - 002
The wastewater treatment ponds at the facility shall maintain a freeboard height of 2 feet.
A. (7) PERMIT REOPENER: SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRIENT MONITORING
Pursuant to N.C. General Statutes Section 143-215.1 and the implementing rules found in Title 15A of
the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H, specifically, 15A NCAC 02H.0112(b)(1) and
02H.0114(a), and Part II, Sections B.12. and B.13. of this Permit, the Director of DWQ may reopen this
permit to require supplemental nutrient monitoring of the discharge. The additional monitoring will be
to support water quality modeling efforts within the Cape Fear River Basin, and shall be consistent with
a monitoring plan developed jointly by the Division and affected stakeholders.
A. (8) MERCURY TMDL REOPENER
The Division may, upon written notification to the permittee, re -open this permit in order to incorporate
or modify effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements when such action is necessary
to implement a TMDL for mercury approved by the U.S. EPA.

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES PERMIT NC0001899
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility
Name:
Performance Fibers, Inc
Applicant Address:
338 Pea Ride Road; New Hill, NC 27562
Facility Address:
338 Pea Ride Road; New Hill, NC 27562
Permitted Flow
Outfall 001: 0.244 MGD
Type of Waste:
Outfall 001: 920% industrial/8% domestic; Outfall 002: 52%
stormwater/48 /o industrial
Facility/Permit Status:
Class II/ Major /Active; Renewal
County:
Chatham Count
Outfall 001
Drainage Area (mi ):
980
Receiving Stream:
Haw River
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
40 min release
Subbasin:
03-06-07
Winter 7Q10` (cfs):
40 min release
Stream Classification:
WS IV
30Q2 (cfs)
40 min release
Index No,
16- 42
Average Flow (cfs):
1848
HUC:
03030002
IWC (%):
0.94%
303(d) Listed?
No
Outfall 002
Drainage Area mi ;
-
Receiving Stream:
Shaddox Creek
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
-
Subbasin:'
03-06-07
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
-
Stream Classification:
WS IV
30 2 (cfs)
-
Index No.
16-43
Average Flow (cfs):
-
-HUC:
03030002
IWC % :
100%
303(d) Listed?
No
Miscellaneous
State Grid / USGS
Quad:
E22SE
Moncure, NC
Region:
Raleigh
Permit Writer:
Ron Berry
Date:
Revised: 6/11/12
BACKGROUND
Performance Fibers manufactures polyester/synthetic fibers using terephthalic acid, ethylene
glycol, and fiber finishing lubricants. Two permitted outfalls allow discharge of industrial -based
wastewater, one to the Haw River and the second to an untamed tributary to Shaddox Creek,
both classified as WS IV, in the Cape Fear River Basin. This portion of the Haw River is a
controlled discharge from Lake Jordan with its confluence in the Cape Fear River. Shaddox
Creek confluence is the Haw River. The facility process wastewater discharge is subject to EPA
effluent guidelines in 40 CFR 414.30 Subpart C Other Fibers and Subpart I.
There are no metal -bearing waste streams or cyanide -bearing waste streams as listed in Part 414.
The Permittee has requested that Outfall 001 effluent composite sampler be relocated from off
site to the plant site since chlorination is no longer utilized and removes the rational for the
current location. This facility is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
The modeling unit is continuing efforts on streams studies and modeling for nutrients and
oxygen demanding wastes in this segment of the Cape Fear River for permit development.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0001899
Page 1 of 4

HISTORY
2007 - Outfall 001 TRC, fecal coliform, and designated sample location for chloroform
requirements were removed.
- Outfall 002 TRC, zinc, and fluoride monitoring were removed.
- The 2005 nutrient strategy recommendations were implemented. Outfall 001 TN and TP
monitoring reduced to quarterly; a reopener clause for additional monitoring was added.
TREATMENT PROCESS
The wastewater treatment plant mixing basin collects wastewater from process, non -process, and
stormwater where an automatic pH control adjusts the pH by adding sulfuric acid. Sanitary
wastewater passes trough a comminutor, a bar screen, and collects in a pump lifting station. The
wastewater from the mixing basin and lifting station are discharged into the main aeration basin
which uses four surface aerators.
A coagulent is added to clarifier influent and the exiting treated wastewater nixes with the
conventional water treatment plant treated wastewater, discharging to Outfall 001. If necessary
the clarifier discharge can be diverted to the water treatment plant polishing pond.
River water is drawn from the Haw River and fills two fire water ponds which overflow to
Outfall 002, and supply raw water to the conventional water treatment plant. The backwash
wastewater from the water plant is sent to two alum settling ponds and then to the polishing
pond. Treated water treatment plant wastewater is discharged from the polishing pond.
CURRENT WASTEWATER BALANCE
The discharge from Outfall 001 is a combination of treated wastewater from the wastewater
treatment facility (94% of the discharge) and from the conventional process water treatment
plant (6% of the discharge).
The wastewater treatment facility influents consist of process wastewater, non -process
wastewater, and sanitary wastewater as shown in Table 1:
Table 1: Outfall 001 Waste Treatment Plant Influent Sources
Non -process influent (50,600 gpd) % of Influent - evaporation
r �
T I('W% ��
(1) Boiler blowdown
1.1%
+ I'Jfit) W1 P
(2) Softener and demineralizer wastewater
14.9%
,
(3) Cooling tower blowdown
28.7%
M 'y Jf"S'n
(4) HVAC/air compressor condensate
11.4%
/
(5) Oil mist air pollution system wastewater
1.7%
(6) Oil pretreatment filtered water
0.9%
i
Stormwater (16,000 gpd)
18.3%
Process wastewater (7,500 gpd, area stormwater)
8.6%
3 �" `
Domestic wastewater 7,900 gpd)
9.0%
ftin C lA/ F e) 7
Water Treatment Plant (4,700 gpd)
5.4%
The reported flows from Outfall 001 have decreased from 2006 (See Table 2) to the present
approximately 22%. The most recent water balance indicates relatively no change to the volume
of process wastewater and sanitary portions since 2007, and is consistent with the discharge
history.
Table 2: DMR Monthly Flow Averages, MGD
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011e*
Annual Average:
0.090
0.085
0.091
0.065
0.075
0.055
Maximum Monthly:
0.105
0.095
0.128
0.076
0.102
0.071
Minimum Monthly:
0.079
0.070
0.069
0.051
0.062
0.048
*not a complete year
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0001899
Page 2 of 4

r
Outfall 002 discharge is a combination of stormwater (52% of total discharge), condensate from
HVAC/air compressor/air dryer (1 % of total discharge), and river water that by design overflows
continuously from the fire water ponds (47% of total discharge). There is no treatment process
associated with this outfall, nor process wastewater sources, nor assigned permitted flow.
COMPLIANCE
Since 2007 there have been 9 permit limit violations; 1 for BOD, 3 for O&G, and 5 for TSS. The
last TSS violation was in May 2011. A total of $145 in fines were assessed and paid.
PERMITTING STRATEGY
Outfall 001
Projected new BOD and TSS limits were calculated applying 40 CFR 414.31 guidelines, water
balance, discharge history, and 1996 wastewater evaluation. The projected BOD and TSS limits
are slightly higher but do warrant changing the limits in this permit. The existing BOD and TSS
limits and other existing A. (1) limits/requirements will continue in this permit.
Data Review
Outfall 001 Statistics DMR January 2008 to January 2011
Flow*
GD
BOD*
lbs/da
TSS*
Ibs/da
O&G*
Ibs/da
pH
(S.U.
DO
m
Conductivity
( o/cm)
Temperature
(°C
Average
0.076
2.10
3.89
1.0
7.25
8.72
996.6
18.27
Maximum
0.13
40.0
5.4
11
8.5
13.9
1610
28.9
Minimum
0.05
> 0.1
1.3
> 0.1
6.5
3.8
436
2.3
•monthly average
Chronic Toxicity
This discharge has consistently passed its chronic test, the A.(3) narrative will be updated.
414.91 Subpart I Review
Using the water balance, surface water quality standards, and 414.91 Subpart I factors, new
limits were calculated and the more stringent limit applied. No changes were required except for
some rounding corrections in special condition A.(8) limits. Subpart I parameters, A.(8), were
not detected this permit cycle. The special condition A. (7) requiring increase in monitoring
frequency if any Subpart I parameters are detected will continue.
Total PAH Review
Total PAH annual data showed no detect. It will be removed from this permit and re-evaluated at
the next renewal based on Subpart I data.
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA)
One PPA was submitted and the metal data compared to applicable surface water quality
standards. All reported values were less than their IWC based limit. No further action is required.
The one mercury data value was not conclusive since the more sensitive test method was not
previously required. This industry has no known mercury sources associated with its
manufacturing process. The permittee will be directed to use test method 1631E for all future
mercury analyses. A reopener condition will be added to apply the mercury TMDL if applicable.
Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA)
The Division conducted EPA -recommended analyses to determine the reasonable potential for
bromoform, chloroform, and dichlorobromomethane toxicants to be discharged based on
available data. There was no potential so no further action is required.
Outfall 002
Data Review
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0001899
Page 3 of 4

The existing A. (2) lim__. _ ;quirements will continue in this perm.,
Outfall 002 Statistics DMR January 2008 to January 2011
Flow*
MGD
pH
(S.U.)
Temperature
(°C
Average
0.300
7.31
20.28
Maximum
4.54
8.4
31.3
Minimum
0.03
6.4
5.5
*monthly average
Additional Data Review
Additional effluent metal data was compared to the IWC based metal limits. The single data
value for aluminum exceeded the IWC limit. Will add monthly aluminum monitoring to this
permit and evaluate at next renewal.
The one mercury data value was not conclusive since the more sensitive test method was not
previously required. This industry has no known mercury sources associated with its
manufacturing process. The permittee will be directed to use test method 1631E for all future
mercury analyses. A reopener condition will be added to apply the mercury TMDL if applicable.
Acute Toxicity
This discharge is subject to annual acute toxicity monitoring, only results available was in 2007
and it was passed, the A.(4) narrative will be updated.
Other Special Condition/Narratives
The existing A. (5) Wastewater Treatment Ponds and A. (6) Permit Re -opener: Supplementary
Nutrient Monitoring special conditions will continue in this permit. The component list will be
updated to include more descriptive equipment narratives.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES
In keeping with Division permitting strategy the following will be incorporated into the permit:
• Outfall 001 Total PAH monitoring in A.(8) will be removed
• Outfall 001 Subpart I limits in A.(8) will be corrected.
• Outfall 002 Total Aluminum monthly monitoring will be added.
• Reopener special condition will be added for mercury TMDL.
• A. (3), A. (4), and SUPPLEMENT TO COVER LETTER narratives will be updated.
• Cover letter will address Outfall 001 composite sampler relocation.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE•
Draft Permit to Public Notice: February 29, 2012
Permit Scheduled to Issue: April 2012
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Ron at (9)p 807-6396 or email ron.berrygnMe .gov.
NAME: 1^^K DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENTS
NAME: DATE:
SUPERVISOR: DA
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0001899
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ADDENDUM — 5/15/12
DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES PERMIT NC0001899
The final permit was amended per the following actions:
1) The aluminum monitoring requirement for Outfall 002 was reduced to quarterly to match
Division strategy.
2) The special condition for Analytical Detection Levels was replaced with a new narrative
added to Outfall 001 OCPSF effluent requirement page for better clarity.
3) Outfall designations were added to each appropriate special condition header for better
clarity.
4) The permit structure was rearranged to organize special conditions in order of each
outfall to provide more effective access to requirements.
Additional Clarifications:
The BOD and TSS mass -based limits for Outfall 001 used the following wastewater flows
provided by the Permittee to calculate limits and were compared to the existing limits:
Process wastewater = 7,500 gpd applied 40 CFR 414.31
Domestic wastewater = 7,900 gpd applied secondary treatment standards
Non -process wastewater = 50,600 gpd applied 1996 study results
The PAH requirement is a NC WQS, based on detects and Division strategy was removed.
However, the individual chemical compounds that comprise the PAH group of chemical are part
of the federal requirement for Subpart I and can be totaled and re-evaluated as PAH in future
permits.
Currently the whole state is impaired for mercury. Facilities that report mercury data are being
instructed to use method 1631E to enable evaluation of mercury in its discharge. In 2012 a
mercury TMDL is scheduled to be approved that will redefine mercury requirements state wide.
It may be necessary to reopen this permit once new mercury data is available and the approved
TMDL is in place before the next renewal to determine if a limit is required. Regardless, mercury C
will be evaluated at the next renewal.
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Ron B,My at (9JR) 807-6396 or email [e-mail].

March 9, 2007
Mr. Don Peterson, Plant Manager
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, North Carolina 27559
Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, 3r., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. 10imek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
g* 2 1 No,
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0001899
Performance Fibers WWTP
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9,1994 (or
as subsequently amended).
This final permit contains the following changes from the draft you were sent on November 21, 2006:
➢ Please note that the Division has added the Cape Fear River (from the confluence of the
Haw and Deep Rivers to Sanford) to the 2006 303(d) list due to chlorophyll a exceedances.
The Modeling Unit expects to initiate stream studies in 2010 and modeling in 2012 to
determine limits for nutrient and oxygen -demanding wastes in these waters. It is possible
that the Division will expect dischargers to conduct supplementary TN and TP monitoring to
support stream studies and modeling beginning around January 2009. Due to the fact that these
efforts are underway. EPA recommended that Performance Fibers not be allowed to increase its
historical nutrient loading until the Division completes a TMDL. However, rather than add a
nutrient limit (narrative or numerical) at this time, the Division agreed to limit future expansions
at this facility to current nutrient loads until the TMDL is completed.
➢ Special Condition A(6) - Sampling Points, was removed from the draft permit. This section
allowed the facility to sample for toxicity and chloroform after the chlorine contact chamber due
to potential chlorine interference. However, since the facility will cease chlorination upon receipt
of this final permit, the potential for chlorine interference will no longer exist.
➢ TRC monitoring was removed from outfall 002 based on information provided by Performance
Fibers indicating that the facility is not equipped to chlorinate at this outfall.
The Division has the following response to comments submitted by Performance Fibers during the draft
period:
➢ Performance Fibers requested that Chronic Toxicity language be changed to remove references to
chlorine since it is no longer used at the facility. This section contains standard boilerplate
language used for all facilities in North Carolina that have WET testing requirements. This
particular section of that language only applies if chlorine is used for disinfection. Since chlorine
is not used for disinfection, those references do not apply to Performance Fibers. Division staff
feels that it is unnecessary to remove this language.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]��°l1yna
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 On the Internet at http://h2o.mr.state.nc.us/ �1gtuM/
An Equal OpporlunitylAlfinative Aeon Employer

Mr. Chuck Powell
Performance Fibers, NC0001899
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➢ Comments requested that Part IV of the boilerplate language (Special Conditions for
Municipal Facilities) be removed. This section contains standard boilerplate language that is
used for all NPDES permits in North Carolina. Since the language in question only applies to
municipal facilities, it does not affect Performance Fibers. Division staff feels that it is
unnecessary to remove this language.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in 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 require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Toya Fields at telephone number
[phone], extension 551.
Sincerely,
6p: Alan W. Klimek P.E.
cc: Central Files
Raleigh Regional Office/Surface Water Protecti*.j
NPDES Unit
Marshall Hyatt, EPA Region IV
Aquatic Toxicology Unit

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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 provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Water Quality Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Performance Fibers, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP
East of Moncure off Pea Ridge Road
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11,111 and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective April 1, 2007.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2011.
Signed this day March 9, 2006.
t-tiAlan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NC0001899

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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.
Performance Fibers, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge process and domestic effluent at a permitted flow not to exceed
0.244 MGD (outfall 001), from a wastewater treatment facility consisting of the following:
➢ Sanitary flow bar screen and grinder
➢ Process wastewater bar screen
➢ Neutralization chamber
➢ Aeration basin
➢ Clarifier
➢ Sludge drying bed
➢ Optional polishing pond
➢ Chlorine gas disinfection (not in service)
➢ Contact chamber
2. Continue to discharge stormwater, condensate, and firepond overflow (outfall 002) from
facilities located at the Performance Fibers, Inc. Facility, off Pea Ridge Road east of
Moncure in Chatham County.
3. Discharge wastewater from said treatment works via outfall 001 at the location specified
on the attached map into the Haw River and via outfall 002 into an unnamed tributary to
Shaddox Creek, both of which are classified WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
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A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (001)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pemuttee is
authorized to discharge 0.244 MGD of industrial and domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permitee as specified below:
Effluent
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Characteristics
Monthly-
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Avera a
Avera a
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location'
Flow
0.244 MGD
Continuous
RecordingInfluent
or
Effluent
pH2
Between 6.0 and 9.0 s.u.
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
BOD, 5 day (20°C)
10.4 Ibs/day
16.7lbs/day
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
5.0lbs/day
10.6 Ibs/day
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Oil and Grease
20.01bs/day
30.0lbs/day
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Effluent
Conductivity
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Monthly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
Total Nitrogen as N
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(m /L)3
Total Phosphorus as P
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(m /L)
Chronic Toxicity4
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
OCPSF5
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream: valve at Permittee's river water pump house. Downstream: nearest accessible point at least 100
yards below the outfall and above the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers. Instream monitoring is
provisionally waived due to the permittee's participation in the Lower Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Instream monitoring shall be conducted as stated in this permit should the permittee end its participation
in the Association.
2. The pH shall be monitored continuously at the effluent. In accordance with 40 CFR 401.17, the total time
during which the pH values are allowed to be less than 6.0 standard units or greater than 9.0 standard units
shall not exceed 7 hours and 26 minutes in any calendar month, and no individual excursion outside the 6.0 to
9.0 range shall exceed 60 minutes.
3. TN = TKN + NOS-N + NO:-N, where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NOS-N and
NO:-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) Chronic P/F at 0.94%: January, April, July, and October [see Condition A. (3)].
5. Refer to Conditions A. (7) and A. (8) regarding OCPSF monitoring. Where any compound is detected,
quarterly monitoring is required for that compound until not detected in twelve consecutive samples.
Performance Fibers may use EPA test method 524.2 to monitor OCPSF parameters (provided the method
allows a detection level at or below the permitted limit).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (002)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pennittee is
authorized to discharge stormwater, steam condensate, and firepond overflow wastewater from Outfall 002.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Pemuttee as specified below:
Effluent
Characteristics
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Weekly,
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Temperature (°C)1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
Between 6.0 and 9.0 s.u.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Acute Toxicity2
Annually
I Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving
stream of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
2. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow) Annual Monitoring [see Condition A. (4)].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (3) CHRONIC TOW PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.94%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarLirly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the 'North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or
'North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July, and October.
Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all
treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the
permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two
following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does
have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection
methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the 'North Carolina Phase Il Chronic
Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the
pass/fail results and TI-IP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the
following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is
employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
penmittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the
facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No
Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at
the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be
required during the following month
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an
invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.
NPDES No. NC0001899

A. (4) ACUTE TOXICITY MONITORING (ANNUAL)
The permittee shall conduct annual toxicity tests using protocols defined as definitive in E.P.A. Document
EPA/600/4-90/027 entitled "Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents to Freshwater and Marine
Organisms." The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24-hour static test.
Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained below all waste treatment. The permittee will
conduct one test annuallywith the annual period beginning in January of the calendar year of the effective date
of the permit.
The annual toxicity test must be performed by Tune 30. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility
during the six month period January 1-June 30, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of
the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and in the
comments section indicate 'No Flow for January 1-June 30, (calendar year)." The report must be signed and
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address noted below.
If no discharge event occurs from Tanuary 1-Tune 30, yet a discharge event occurs from July 1-December 31, then
the facility must perform toxicity monitoring and report the data as noted below.
The parameter code for this test is TAE6C. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will
be entered on the Effluent Discharge Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the appropriate
parameter code. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C.27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed
in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent
toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this.pemdt may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate
follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.
A. (5) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PONDS
The wastewater treatment ponds at the facility shall maintain a freeboard height of 2 feet.
A. (6) PERMIT REOPENER: SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRIENT MONITORING
Pursuant to N.C. General Statutes Section 143-215.1 and the implementing rules found in Title 15A of the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H, specifically,15A NCAC 02H.0112(b)(1) and 02H.0114(a), and
Part II, Sections B.12. and B.13. of this Permit, the Director of DWQ may reopen this permit to require
supplemental nutrient monitoring of the discharge. The additional monitoring will be to support water quality
modeling efforts within the Cape Fear River Basin, and shall be consistent with a monitoring plan developed
jointly by the Division and affected stakeholders.
NPDES No. NC0001899

A. (7) ANALYTICAL DETECTION LEVELS
When an approved analytical protocol with the appropriate minimum detection level is followed and a result of
"non -detectable" or "below quantitation limit' is obtained, the permittee will be considered to be in compliance
with the numerical permit limit for that pollutant.
[This condition is inserted to acknowledge that the low equivalent concentration limits imposed by the OCPSF
guidelines, combined with the additional non-OCPSF process flows, will result in situations where the detection
limit of the EPA approved analytical protocols will not be sufficiently low enough to verify that a particular
pollutant is in compliance with the permit limits.]
NPDES No. NC0001899

Smith, Danny
From: Smith, Danny
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:23 AM
To: 'Stewart, Marty'
Subject: RE: Touching Base on Down Wastewater Plant -Performance Fibers NC 0001899
Thank you. Be sure to indicate on your DMR that no discharge occurred. Also, indicate/explain on the back of the DMR:
1) process issues, 2) repair efforts and 3) date of resolution. I will place this email in the file.
Thank you for the update.
Danny
Myemail has changed to [e-mail]
"f--mail correspondence to and from this address maybe subject to the North Carolina Public Records lawand maybe disclosed to third
paties.
From: Stewart, Marty [mailto: Marty. [e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 8:41 AM
To: Smith, Danny
Cc: Hall, Mandy; Murray, Larry; Kanning, Donald
Subject: RE: Touching Base on Down Wastewater Plant - Performance Fibers NC 0001899
Mr. Smith,
This communication is to update you on our situation regarding our wastewater treatment plant.
We replaced the pumps crucial to our effluent quality this week with a temporary pump, until our pumps are repaired.
We held all wastewater in either our aeration basin or our spill basin during this downtime. We started circulating water
within our system Wednesday June 22 and started to discharge effluent back into the Haw River yesterday morning,
Thursday June 23. We set up to take our required composite samples for TSS and BOO 24 hours later, along with the
grab for Oil & Grease, which is all occurring this morning.
If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to shoot me an email or give me a call. We will submit the
information to your office in a letter early next week as you had requested earlier.
Have a good day and a good weekend!
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
martv.stewart(a Derformancefibers.com
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
919.545.3154(office)
336.263.6864 (mobile)
From: Smith, Danny [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 9:00 AM
To: Stewart, Marty
Cc: Hall, Mandy
Subject: RE: Touching Base on Down Wastewater Plant - Performance Fibers NC 0001899

Thanks for the update
Danny
Myemai/has changed to dannv sm&h@rcdencgov
* *E--mail correspondence to and from this address maybe subject to the North Carolina Public Records Lawand maybe disclosed to third
parties.
From: Stewart, Marty [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 8:48 AM
To: Smith, Danny
Subject: Touching Base on Down Wastewater Plant - Performance Fibers NC 0001899
Mr. Smith,
This communication is to update you on our situation regarding our wastewater treatment plant.
We are replacing the pumps crucial to effluent quality today with temporary pumps, until our pumps are repaired. We
have been holding all wastewater in either our aeration basin and have discharged no effluent back into the Haw River.
We hope to get the pump installed and started later today or early tomorrow. Once we start the system, we'll set up to
take our required composite samples for TSS and BOD 24 hours later, along with the grab for Oil & Grease, unless you
require us to do otherwise regarding a sampling schedule.
If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to shoot me an email or give me a call.
Have a good day!
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
m a rtv. s to wa rtCa) o e rfo rm a n cef i b e rs. co m
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
919.545.3154 (office)
336.263.6864 (mobile)
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Performance ra Fibers
July 26, 2011
Mr. Danny Smith
Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Dear Mr. Smith:
JUL 272011
R8161, r y Ana Oifiee
This purpose of this letter is to confirm to the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) of non-compliance
documented in the Performance Fibers, Inc. June 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for NPDES
Wastewater Discharge Permit NC0001899.
Sludge pumps crucial to our effluent quality went down early morning of Tuesday June 14th, 2011.We held
all our wastewater in either our aeration basin or our emergency spill pond (which we have ability to pump
back into aeration basin and waste treatment process if used). During this time, we discharged no effluent
back into the Haw River. The pumps failed due to improper information from our vendor on the
installation of the pumps. These inoperable pumps prevented us from producing effluent to the Haw River,
therefore preventing our staff from pulling our weekly samples (which are generally pulled on
Wednesdays), as required by our wastewater discharge permit. This incident led to my phone contact with
Mr. Danny Smith (RRO Surface Water Protection Supervisor) on the afternoon of June 16th. The sludge
pumps were replaced and have been running without incident since June 21 st. It was requested that this
info be submitted on the June 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). The DMR was completed and
submitted by Performance Fibers Inc. on July 26, 2011. This letter discussing the situation is to confirm
your knowledge of the incident and is for your files.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone]. I respectfully request that you contact me
directly if there will be a Notice of Violation for this or any incident so that I may be informed as soon as
possible.
Sincerely,
v _
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
cc: Don Kanning, Utilities Leader
Larry Murray, ORC
Don Peterson, Plant Manger
3 3 8 PEA RIDGE ROAD I NEW H ILL, NC 2 7 5 6 2 1 T E L 9 1 9 5 4 2 2 2 0 0
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Performance r*Fibers
FACS&MY
Danny Smith, RICO SWP Supervisor
T0: COMPANY: NC DWQ
FROM: Marty Stewart
RE: CSSSO Report Form
DATE: 7f2812011
PAGES (INCLUDING COVER): 10 CC:
Please find attached the CS SSO Report for Performance Fibers, Inc. for an incident on
July 25, 2011. Tom Ascenzn was contacted on July 26, 2011 in regards to this incident.
Plcasc contact me with any questions at 919-545-3154 or
marlY.stewart(a.berformancefibers.com.
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you have received this message w error, please wXy to sender imuacdiatcly by room facsindlc and de" the copy you received.

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Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
a PART I
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of
the sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
PermitNumber. NCOD01994 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Fscility: Pzr-srmanfe f1bers-'U't. Incident# 201f014*11
Owner: A,-ArnAgra 1'l.<fc Tnc• Region: Anlelik
city: Nevr Mil . 9 ril, ParolrA'ti County'. C;,441,AA
Source of SSO (check applicable) ; ❑ Sanitary Sewer ® Pump Station / Litt Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent i deecrtption from past reports or documentation Pump Station S,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, eta) : �Ar�nrnnanoa r,btir WAif2waicr PNLtiS SaAliafy (,,�i Steilw
Manhole #
Latitude (degrees/minute/second): 3 S- 33-
- UU
Incident Started DC D-4-2.F-Zo(t Time: yoo pm
(mm-dd-yyyy) hh:mm AMIPM
Longitude(degrees/minutelsacond):
Incident EndD1: 02-15-2e11 Tyne; LEM
(mmdd-yyyy) hh:mm AMIPM
Estimated volume of the 880: .10 gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour)' 0
Describe how the volume was determined: it s lm-ktd - low owr 4164 ar: w. N I5 9aM
Weather conditions during 880 event: Susfw..,: A INE avy ran Ave^i _
Did SSO reach surface waters? ❑ Yes ® Non Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gallons)
Surface water name:
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No❑ Unknown If Yea, what Is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC oause(s) of the SSO:
Cp1� Severe Natural Condition
tqInflow and Infiltration
❑ Vandalism
❑ Pipe Failure (Break)
24-hourverbal notification (name of person
® DWQ ❑ Emergency Mgmt.
❑ Grease
❑ Pump Station Equipment Failure
❑ Debris in line
❑ Roots
❑ Power outage
❑ Other (Please explain in Part II)
Date(mm-dd-yyyy):id'4-Z6-Zoll Tsne(hh:mmAM/PM): J160pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible Warty of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where thedischarge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
Refer to thenced statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Quality, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to Division unless it
Is emons ra e a :
1) the discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by fedora beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee
and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for elther of the above situations. This information will be the basis
for the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, It Is important to be as complete as possible.
WHETHER OR NOT PART II IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM.
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Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PART I I
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAL OFFICE
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Severe Natural Condition (hurricane, tornado, etc.)
Describe the "severe natural condltlon" In detail?
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How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Comments:
[,o.--t
Grease (Documentation such as cleaning, inspections, enforcement actions, past overflow reports,
educational material and distribution date, etc, should a available upon request.)
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease trapsrinterceptors7 ❑Yea No®NA❑NE
Have there been recent Inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby restaurants or other ❑ Yes0 No ® NA❑ NE
nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by grease? ❑ Yeses No ® NA❑ NE
When?
If yes, describe them: I�I
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location? ❑ Yes � No W NA NE
Explain.
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Have educational materials about grease been distributed in the past? ❑Ye,o No ® NA❑NE
When?
and to whom?
Explain?
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last checked for grease
accumulation? I-1
Were the goats clean? ❑ Yer❑ No I13 NAM NE
Comments:
Roots
Do you have an active root control program on the line! area in question? ❑Yet] No 3 Na❑ NE
Describe
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location because of roots? ❑YesD NoE)NA❑ NE
Explain:
What corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and surrounding system If
associated with the 550)?
What corrective actions are planned at the $SO location to reduce root intrusion?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yey__I No ®NA❑ NE
If Yes, when?
Comments:
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an $OC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any permit that
addresses VI?
CSSSO Form
❑ YeyEj No ❑ NA NE
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Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows at this spill location
within the last ysai-7
one Has there been any flow studies to determine In problems in the collection system at the SSO location? ❑ Ys"M No ❑ NA❑ NE
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Ye�y No ❑ NA❑ NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there In related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? ❑ YeQ No ® NA❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there been any grant or loan applications for In reduction projects?
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of Inflow or cross connections with storm sewers?
If Yes, explain:
No❑NAQNE
L) YJ-0 No ❑ NA NE
Have oil lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been inspected recently? ❑ Yell No ® NA❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future In related SSOs at this location?
comments:
Pump Station Equipment Failure (Documentation of testing, records etc., shout be provided upon request.)
What kind of notlfcationtalarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication)
❑ Yes
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Audible
Visual
SCADA (two-way communication)
Emergency Contact Signage
Other
Describe the equipment that failed?
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure, power failure, high
water, etc.)?
Were notification/alarm systems operable?
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection perlonned?
❑ Yes
Cl Yes
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
NONNAI lNE
What specifically was checked/maintained?
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate?
[I Yea No ® NA❑ NE
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
❑ Yea No ® NA❑ NE
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, etc.)?
❑ Yell No ® NA❑ NE
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
❑ Yea No NA❑ NE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
........... .
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Comments:
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Power outage (Documentatlon of testing, records, etc., should be provided of alternative power source
upon request.)
What is your alternate power or pumping source?
Did it function properly? ❑ Yea NO ® NA❑ NE
Describe?
When was the altemate power or pumping source last tested under load?
If caused by a weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken to
prepare for the event?
Comments:
Vandalism
Provide police report number:
Was the site securedo
If Yes, how?
Have there been previous problems w1h vandalism atthe SSO location?
If Yes, explain:
❑Y10 No®NA❑NE
❑YeZNoSNA❑NE
What security measures have been put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future? ❑yac No ® NA❑ NE
Comments:
Debris in line (Rocks, sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the collection system, etc.)
What type of debris has been found in the fine?
Suspected cause or source of debris.
Are manholes In the area secure and intact?
LJ r� No ®NAQ NE
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When was the area last checkedlcleaned?
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous problems with debris? ❑ Yen- No IN NAL NE
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future similar TFYQr1 No Bpi NA❑ NE
occurrences?
Comments:
Other (Pictures and police report, as applicable, must be available upon request.)
Describe:
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fa the problem? ❑ Vwo No 0 NAI l NE
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen the impact of the
SSO?
Comments:
Pipe Failure (Break)
Pipe size (inches) W A
What is the pipe material?
What is the approximate age of linelpipe? (years old)
Is this a gravity line?
Is this a force main line?
Is the line a "High Priority" line?
Last Inspection date and findings
r1 JAI-
❑ Yes7No ® NA❑ NE
❑Y,10 No ® NA[] NE
❑Yes o No CRNA❑ NE
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If a force main then,
Was the break on the force main veritical?
❑ Yern No ® NAn NE
Was the break on the force main horizantal?
n Yarn No I13 NO NE
Was the leak at the joint due to gasket failure?
❑ Yell No 0 NA❑ NE
Was the leak at the joint due to split bell?
❑ YID No ®NA❑ NE
When was the last inspection or test of the nearest air -release valve to determine of operable?
NIA
When was the last maintenacs of the air release performed?
If gravity sewer then, -NIA
Does the line receive flow from a force main immediately upstream of the failed section of pipe? ❑ Y,C No ® NA❑ NE
if yes, what measures are taken to control the hydrogen sulfide production?
When was the line last inspected or videced? M iA
If line collapsed, what Is the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure?
What type of repair was made?
I
Is the repair temporary or permanent?
If temporary, when is the permanent repair planned?
Have there been other failures of this line in the past five years? ❑ Y.0 No ® NA❑ NE
If so, then describe
System Visitation
ORC Yes
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Backup ®yes
Name: ! Alwrxy
Corm
Date visited:Srr!'ff _
Time visaed:
How was the $SO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
1-vr(vr4MeW M-i-411(s freer/ ,vnnr•dca74l 44.11 alb orer/S9v wf.T -soaked gyp.
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained In this report is true and accurate to
the best of my knoWedge, -
Person submitting claim: %ylkr 'e"'l JYew-.� Date: 712817011
Signature: /,/,Z � Title: !�JirlOAAe�r/ M 6A9c1 u
Telephone Number: 9/1 -5W -3r5i
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the Incident number (the incident number Is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, S used).
CS-SSO Form Page 9

Hall, Mandy
From: Smith, Danny
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 9:00 AM
To: Stewart, Marty
Cc: Hall, Mandy —� —
Subject: RE: Touching Base on Down Wastewater Plant erformance Fibers NC 0001899
Thanks for the update
Danny
My email has changed to dannv.smith(a)ncdenr.,qov
"E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Stewart, Marty [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 8:48 AM
To: Smith, Danny
Subject: Touching Base on Down Wastewater Plant - Performance Fibers NC 0001899
Mr. Smith,
This communication is to update you on our situation regarding our wastewater treatment plant.
We are replacing the pumps crucial to effluent quality today with temporary pumps, until our pumps are repaired. We
have been holding all wastewater in either our aeration basin and have discharged no effluent back into the Haw River.
We hope to get the pump installed and started later today or early tomorrow. Once we start the system, we'll set up to
take our required composite samples for TSS and BOD 24 hours later, along with the grab for Oil & Grease, unless you
require us to do otherwise regarding a sampling schedule.
If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to shoot me an email or give me a call.
Have a good day!
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
martv.stewartCa oerformancefibers.com
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
919.545.3154 (office)
336.263.6864 (mobile)
Disclaimer: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged
information and is for use by the designated addressee(s) named above only. If you are not the intended
addressee, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any use
or reproduction of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have

Hall, Mandy
From: Smith, Danny
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:52 PM
To: Hall, Mandy
Subject: FW: Notification of Down Wastewater Plant - Performance Fibers NC 0001899
Fyi
Need to put note in file such that we can consider how best to proceed when we get the DMR
Thanks
Danny
My email has changed to dannv.smithgncdenr.gov
**E-mail correspondence to and from Ais address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Stewart, Marty [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:29 PM
To: Smith, Danny
Cc: Stewart, Marty
Subject: Notification of Down Wastewater Plant - Performance Fibers NC 0001899
Mr. Smith,
This communication is the follow-up to our phone conversation this afternoon regarding our wastewater treatment
plant.
Pumps crucial to effluent quality are down. Therefore, we are holding all our wastewater in either our aeration basin or
our emergency spill pond (which we have ability to pump back into aeration basin and waste treatment process if used)
and discharging no effluent back into the Haw River. (To be clear, we are in no way releasing or discharging untreated
wastewater to surface waters.) We have someone on -site to determine our course of action related to the system and
once I am aware of what we will do and the timetable, I will follow-up with you again. These down pumps will probably
prevent us from pulling our weekly samples (which were generally pulled on Wednesdays), as required by our permit,
which led to my phone contact with you this afternoon. We will indicate this exception on our June DMR report.
I am pretty sure you did, but did you request that we grab our samples as soon as we start discharging effluent again?
We will do whatever you need. Once the situation is rectified, we will draft a letter to your attention discussing the
situation for your files.
If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a good day!
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
martv.stewartO oerformancefibers.com
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
919.545.3154(office)

336.263,6864 (mobile)
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Smith, Danny
From: Stewart, Marty [[e-mail]] $ i
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 4:08 PM
To: Smith, Danny ■;;
Subject: Performance Fibers NC0001899 - Notification of TSS Exceedence y�
Mr. Smith,
This communication is the follow-up to the phone message I left Vicki Webb today regarding our TSS result for 5/26/11. 1
also sent this follow-up email this afternoon and received her out -of -office reply regarding her absence. So I wanted to
touch base with you as well, as she indicated. The result for the day was 10.9 lb/day, which exceeds our daily limit of
10.6 lb/day. We are not sure of the cause of this issue, but we'll investigate the best we can. Prelim Data from early
June shows the TSS back down to within limits. We will indicate this exceedence issue on our May DMR to be submitted
at the end of this month. I indicated all this in my phone message to Vicki's extension this morning as well. If you have
any questions for me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have a good day!
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
m artv. stewart(0)Derformancefibers.com
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
919.545.3154 (office)
336.263.6864 (mobile)
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Pafio mmnoe Y* Fibers
RECEIVED
NOV 7 4 2010
NC DENR
November 22, 2010 Raleigh Regional Office
Ms. Vicki Webb
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Quality
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
V icki. W ebb@ncdenr. gov
Subject: Compliance Inspection Follow-up
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers, Inc.
New Hill, North Carolina Facility
Dear Ms. Webb:
This letter is in response to your October 29, 2010 Compliance Inspection Letter Report for the Performance Fibers
New Hill facility (Permit No. NC0001899). The referenced inspection letter required Performance Fibers to take
corrective measures regarding overgrowth of vegetation on the spill ponds, polishing pond and lagoon pump stations.
Performance Fibers has started these activities and will complete the removal of the overgrown vegetation at the
aforementioned areas by December 17, 2010.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter or the proposed
scheduled of removal, please contact Marty Stewart, Environmental Engineer, at [phone].
Sincerely,
/ vL
Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
CC: J. Steber
D. Peterson
3 3 8 PEA RIDGE ROAD I NEW HILL, NC 2 7 5 6 2 1 TEL 9 1 9 5 4 2 2 2 0 0
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 29, 2010
Mr. Marty R. Stewart
Environmental Engineer
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
Performance Fibers
NPDES Permit Number NC0001899
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Stewart:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On October 27, 2010, Vick Webb of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the facility with the assistance of Mr. Larry Murray, ORC of the facility, and yourself. All
help was appreciated as it facilitated the inspection process.
The following observations were made:
Performance Fibers, Inc. is authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at
Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP, East ofMoncure off Pea Ridge Road in Chatham County. The
permit expires July 31, 2011. The facility's outfall #001 containing the treated wastewater
discharges into the receiving waters designated as Haw River, a stream classified as WS-IV
waters within the Cape Fear River Basin. The facility's outfall #002 discharges into an unnamed
tributary of Shaddox Creek, classified as WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
2. Performance Fibers W WTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.244 MGD and
consists of: a sanitary flow bar screen and grinder, process wastewater bar screen, neutralization
chamber, aeration basin, secondary clarifier, sludge drying bed, polishing pond, chlorine gas
disinfection (not in use) and a chlorine contact chamber.
3. Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH, temperature and D.O. All other
parameters are sent to Pace Analytical for analyses.
4. A file review of the plant records indicated that all records are being kept as required. A
comparison of the August 2010 daily monitoring report (DMR) indicated no discrepancies.
5. Mr. Stewart is keeping all of the files well organized, which eased the file review process.
6. The sludge from the facility is hauled and disposed of by Allied Waste.
N�ye�Carolina
Naturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone] Customer service
Internet: ~u.nmaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
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Perfonmrice Fibers CEI 11
NPDES Permit Number \CGOdi 899
Chatham County
The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis. The last calibration was completed in August
2010.
8. It was observed during the inspection that there were several areas that needed immediately
attention. The spill pond, polishing pond and the pump station for the lagoons were over grown
with vegetation and trees. Please respond in writing within 30 days from receipt of this letter
a time frame for the removal of all vegetation and trees from the above mentioned items.
9. The Raleigh Regional Office would support the move of the composite sampler location from
across the road by Haw River to the location by the plant below all treatment units. This facility
no longer uses Chlorine gas and thus does not need the extra detention time that required the
sampler to be position across the road. This was discussed in detail with Mr. Stewart and Mr.
Murray. This can be up -dated in the facility's renewal process.
The overall conditions of the Performance Fibers W WTP are compliant with Division standards. If you
have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact Vicki Webb at
[phone] (or email: Vicki. WebbC )ncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
Vick Webb
Environmental Specialist
Cc: Mr. Larry Murray, Performance Fibers
Vicki Webb - RRO
Central Files

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
FOfnl Approved.
EPA Washington, D C
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
i i Ni 2 U 31 NC0001699 111 121 10/10/27 117 18i CI 19-I 20I I
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ------Reserved------
67I 169 70u 71J72J 73I _74 75I I I I I 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:07 AM 10/10/27
07/04/01
Performance Fibers / Moncure
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
10:50 AM 10/10/27
11/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(syTitles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Lawrence D. Murray/ORC/919-542-2200/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Tide/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
William Boyer,338 Pea Ridge Rd New Hill NC 27562//919-545-3154/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
EfFluenUReceiving 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
Vicki Webb RRO WQ/// a OcF 2410
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EPA Far 35603 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions am obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 10/27/2010
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility?
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Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
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0
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility:
Inspection Date: 10/27i2010 Inspection Type:
Performance Fibers / Moncure
Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes_
No
NA
NE
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Lagoon s
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
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from around the lagoon's edge.
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
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Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
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■
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Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA
NE
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NC ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
December 16, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 2680 0001 8685 7845
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers / Moncure
Case No. NOV-2009-LV-0537
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Performance Fibers / Moncure's monitoring report
for August 2009 and we noted the foHowine violation(s) had been renorted:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Oil & Grease
08/26/09
30 lbs/day
44.81bs/day
Daily
Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. It is the duty of every permitted
facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will
prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes,
rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Vic ' Webb at 919-791-4200.
ince ely,
Danny Smi
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
xc: Central Files
RRO SWP files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwatemuality ore Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
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Performance f * Fibers
November 23, 2009
Ms. Vanessa Manual
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dear Ms. Manual
Per your request please find attached our Priority Pollutant Analyses for 2007 and 2008 for Performance
Fibers, Inc., New Hill (Chatham County) NC facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0001899). This is a hardcopy
of the results emailed in a pdf document to your attention on 11/23/09.
If you should have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-
545-3154.
Sincerely,
-
Charles E. Powell, Jr., REM
Environmental Leader
CC: Ms. Judy Gannett
Environmental Chemist
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
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NCAOVW Cert. #: 067
NC/DW Cert.#: 37731
Laboratory Report
--- Prepared for ---
CHUCK POWELL Report Date: 1/25I2007 O
PERFORMANCE FIBERS-MONCURE
338 PEA RIDGE RD. Date Received: 1/17/2007
NEW HILL, NC 27562 c LAW Work Order#: 0701-00218
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Project No.: 01
Cust. Code:
H03143
Project ID: OUTFALL 001 ANNUAL MONITORING
Cust. P.O.#:
5500023361
No. Sample ID Date Sampled
Time Sampled Matrix
Sample Type
Condition
001 DUTFALL 001 EFFLUENT GRAB 1/17/2007
8:55 WW
Grab
4+/- 2 deg C
Analyzed
Test Performed Method
Results
Date Time
Qualifier
Volatiles, Low (Honeywell)
1/18107
13:43
Acrylonitrile
EPA 8260B
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
Benzene
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
Carbon tetrachloride
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Chlorobenzene
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1118107
13:43
Chloroethane
EPA 8260B
<2 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Chloroform
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1118107
13:43
Chloromethane
EPA 8260E
<2 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
1,1-Dichloroethane
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
1,2-Dichloroethane
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
1,1-Dichloroethene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
1,2-Dichloropropane
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
cis=1,3-Dichloropropene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1118107
13:43
Ethyibenzene
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Methylene chloride
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Te+:rachloroethene
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Toluene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
1,2,,1-Trichoorobenzene
EPA 8260B
<2 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
1,1,°-Trichloroethane
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
EPA 8260B
<1 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Trichloroethene
EPA 8260E
<1 ug/L
1118107
13:43
Vinyl chloride
EPA 8260E
<2 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
SVCCs (ABBIN) by 625
1118/07
13:43
Acenaphthene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118107
13:43
Acenaphthylene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
Anthracene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Ben:zo(a)anthracene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Ben:zo(b)fluoranthene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
EPA 625
<10 uglL
1/18107
13:43
Benzo(a)pyrene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43

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Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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6701 Conference Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Laboratory Report
Work Order #: 0701-00218
Page 2 of 2
NC/WW Cent. #: 067
NC/DW Cent. #: 37731
No. Sample ID Date Sampled Time Sampled Matrix Sample Type Condition
001 OUTFALL 001 EFFLUENT GRAB 1/17/2007 8:55 WW Grab 4 +/- 2 deg C
Analyzed
Test Performed Method Results Date Time Qualifier
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
2-Chlorophenol
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Chr!rsene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Di-n-butyl phthalate
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
2,4-Dichlorophenol
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Diethyl phthalate
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
2,4-Dimethylphenol
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Dirnethyl phthalate
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
2,4-Dinitrophenol
EPA 625
<50 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118107
13:43
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
Fluoranthene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
Flucrene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Hexachlorobenzene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Hexachlorobutadiene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Hexachloroethane
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol
EPA 625
<50 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Naphthalene
EPA 625
<10 ug1L
1/18107
13:43
Nitrobenzene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
2-Nitrophenol
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18107
13:43
4-Nitrophenol
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Phenanthrene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1/18/07
13:43
Phenol
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Pyrene
EPA 625
<10 ug/L
1118/07
13:43
Extraction, 625 (A&BIN)
EPA 625
DONE
1118107
13:43
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Reviewed by:
for Tritest, Inc.

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6701 Conference Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
ph:[phone]fax: [phone]
NCWW Cert #67, NCDW Cart # 37731
Report Results To:
PERFORMANCE FIBERS-MONCURE
338 PEA RIDGE RD.
NEW HILL, NC 27562
Attn: CHUCK POWELL
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Chain of Custody
Bill Results To:
PERFORMANCE FIBERS- MONCURE
338 PEA RIDGE RD.
NEW HILL, NC 27562
Attn: GAIL HICKMAN
(11-7
Tritest W.O. 0701-00218 Pgge 1 of 1
❑ Standard Report Delivery
❑ Rush Report Delivery (w/ surcharge)
Note: Rush projects are subject to prior approval by Lab
Requested Due Date:
Project Reference: OUTFALL 001 ANNUAL MONIT(
Project Number: 01
Purchase Order #: 5500023361
Sampled By: o
Sample Description
Composite
Startate
Stop Date
Ma DW
VJWor
Analysis Requested
Grab
Start Time
Stop Time
SW, Gw etc.
Smp #
OUTFALL 001 EFFLUENT GRAB
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6774—C7
WV,/
Volatiles, Low (Honeywell), SVOCs (A&B/N) by 625, Extraction, 625
001
(A&B/N)
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Time
For Lab Use Only:
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Relinquishe y (sonatu )
Received by (signature)
Date
Time r� ! ---
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❑ 4+2 C
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Relinquished by (signature v
Recp.iverl by (signature)
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Time.

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SAMPLE
PRESERVATION CHECK -IN SHEET
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Chocked in by:
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Date:
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Temp:
-z x
Route:
CD
TTS
USM
FEDX
GC
UPS
Semple
No.
Analysis Requested
Sample
Type
Comp/
Grab
Container
Chlorine
Preservative
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thin
OTHER
Pos/
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
-LQU
C !
P /
POS / ne
None _
iL
H2SQ4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
Na H
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P GG
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thin
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thin
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thin
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
C / G
P / G
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
G
Pos /neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thin
OTHER
Pos / neg
None
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
Pos / neg
None
HCL
I SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
Pos / neg
one
HCL
H2SO4
HNO3
NaOH
Thio
OTHER
COMMENTS:
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PIMA
NCDENRXX
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 31, 2009
Mr. Charles Powell, Jr.
EnvironmentaVlndustrial Hygiene Leader
Performance Fibers
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
Performance Fibers
NPDES Permit Number NC0001899
Stormwater Permit Number NCS000100
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Powell:
On August 13, 2009, Ms. Vicki Webb of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance
evaluation inspection of the facility with the assistance of Mr. Larry Murray, ORC of the facility, Mr.
Greg Gardner, Utilities Leader, and yourself. All help was appreciated as it facilitated the inspection
process.
The following observations were made:
NC0001899
1. Performance Fibers, Inc. is authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at
Performance Fibers, Inc. W WTP, East of Moncure off Pea Ridge Road in Chatham County. The
permit expires July 31, 2011. The facility's outfall #001 containing the treated wastewater
discharges into the receiving waters designated as Haw River, a stream classified as WS-IV
waters within the Cape Fear River Basin. The facility's outfall #002 discharges into an unnamed
tributary of Shaddox Creek, classified as WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
2. Performance Fibers W WTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.244 MGD and
consists of a sanitary flow bar screen and grinder, process wastewater bar screen, neutralization
chamber, aeration basin, secondary clarifier, sludge drying bed, polishing pond, chlorine gas
disinfection (not in use) and a chlorine contact chamber.
3. Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH, temperature and D.O. All other
parameters are sent to Pace Analytical for analyses. It was noted during the inspection that the
pH 4 and 7 buffer was out of date. Mr. Murray confirmed that they had new buffers to use and
was in the process of changing the expired buffer out with new buffers.
One
N''o,�Caro ina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: w .ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50 % Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

Performance Fibers CEI
NPDES.Permit Number NC0001899
Stormwater Permit Number'NCS000100
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4. The sludge from the facility is hauled by Allied Waste and disposed of in a landfill in Virginia.
5. A file review of the plant records indicated that all records are being kept as required. A
comparison of the July 2008 and April 2009 DMRs indicated no discrepancies.
6. Mr. Powell is keeping all of the files well organized, which eased the file review process.
The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis. The last calibration was completed in May
2009.
8. An inspection of the facility's storm water permit (NCS000100) was conducted. The storm
water program is in excellent condition.
9. All components of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SP3) were present including:
detailed site map with labeled storm outfall, a list of potential contaminants, a spill and response
plan, a narrative describing BMPs, and a contact list of whom to contact in an emergency.
Employee training records were on -site. This facility maintains good housekeeping practices.
The files are kept in a well organized fashioned. Such order eased the file review process.
10. Qualitative and quantitative inspection records were available for review and appeared complete.
11. The facility contains three stormwater outfalls. All three of the facility's stormwater outfalls
were observed during the inspection.
The overall conditions of the Performance Fibers W WTP and stormwater program are compliant with
Division standards. If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings,
please contact Vicki Webb at [phone] (or email: Vicki.Webb(a),ncdenr.gov).
Sincerel
Vicki Webb
Environmental Specialist
Cc: Mr. Larry Murray, Performance Fibers
Vicki Webb -RRO
Central Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D C 20480
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection ReDort
Approval expires 8-3I-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 2 1 51 31 NC0001899 I11 121 09/08/13 117 18 c 191 cl 201
IJ u 'J U
Remarks
2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ef
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -----------Reserved ------ ---- --
67I 169 701 IJ I 711 J I 721 N) 73� 74 75L I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Ins clad (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Performance Fibers / Moncure
09:00 AM 09/08/13
07/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
12:00 PM 09/08/13
11/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
Lawrence D. Murray/ORC/919-542-2200/
Name, Address of Responsible ORciat'Title/Phone and Fax Number
William Boyer,338 Pea Ridge Rd New Hill NC 27562//919-545-3154/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Vicki Webb RRO wQ/// Z S �'-� Zdoi
Si na re of Manage A r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3 0.3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
U
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NC0001899 I11 12I 09/08/13 117 18u
L Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionalsheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

Permit NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 08/13/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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, pH, DO, Sludge ■
❑
❑
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Pemlit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(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?
■
O
❑
❑
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?
■
n
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO?
■
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
■
❑
Page # 3

Permit, NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 08/13/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
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?
■
❑
❑
0
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:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
0
0
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
❑
0
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
❑
❑
❑
■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑
0
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑
■
Page # 4

Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 08/13/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
❑
■
❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
❑
❑
rl
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
❑
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
❑
■
❑
❑
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment. The sludge blanket is not measured in the lagoon.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
❑
Cl
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
■
0
❑
0
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Cl
❑
■
❑
Comment:
Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is containment adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is storage adequate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are backup pumps available?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment.
Page # 5

Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 08/13/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Drying Beds
Yes
No
NA NE
Is there adequate drying bed space?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
M
❑
❑
❑
# Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
m
❑
❑
❑
# Is the sludge land applied?
❑
■
❑
❑
(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: Sludge is hauled to Va by Allied waste.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
Cl
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
M
❑
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
❑
■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: going to look in the sampling location and see if it can be changed.
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?
M
❑
❑
❑
# 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 (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/_ 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall property 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?
❑
❑ ■ ❑
Page # 6

Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 08/13/2009
Effluent Pipe
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers I Moncure
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Page # 7

Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
1a ED North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 8, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 1300 00001133 4465
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers / Moncure
Case No. NOV-2009-LV-0218
Chatham County
Dear Mr Peterson:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Performance Fibers / Moncure's monitoring report
for January 2009 and we noted the followine violation(s) had been renorted:
Parameter
I Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
01/20/09
16.7 lbs/day
18.3 lbs/day
Daily
Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. It is the duty of every permitted
facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will
prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes,
rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Vicki Webb at 919-7914200.
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Surface Wa er Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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Performance r* Fibers
February 9, 2009
Ms. Vicki Webb
Environmental Specialist
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Subject: Performance Fibers, Inc. New Hill, Chatham County, North Carolina
NPDES Permit No. NC0001899
Written Notification of Effluent Limitation Exceedence (BOD-Daily Max)
Dear Ms. Webb:
As a follow up to our telephone conversation today regarding the above subject, Performance Fibers is
providing this written notification of a NPDES Permit effluent limitation exceedence that occurred on
1/21/09. As a result of evaluation of laboratory analytical results received for an effluent sample taken
from outfal 001 on January 21, 2009, Performance Fibers has exceeded its effluent limitation for the
parameter B.O.D for the "Daily Max" concentration. The permitted limit is 16.7 lbs/day and our sample
revealed B.O.D. concentration of 18.3 lbs/day. The "Monthly Average" concentration limitation of 10.4
lbs/day was not exceeded for January.
Prior to the date of this result, our production operations had been idled from December 5, 2008 through
January 12, 2009 due to soft demand for our polyester fiber products. We believe that the activated sludge
in our aeration basin were not able to accept the shock loading as a result of restarting our production
operations on January 12, 2009, and as a result the B.O.D. began to rise. Further sample results on the
following week (January 27, 2009) showed 7.46 lbs/day, which is back into compliance with our permit.
We will continue to monitor our results closely in the coming weeks. The Discharge Monitoring Report for
January 2009, will reflect this exceedence.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact me at 919-545-3154.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Powell, Jr., M
Environmental Leader
cc: D. Peterson
G. Gardner
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Subject: CS-SSO Report from Performance Fibers, Inc., 9.6.08
From: "Powell, Chuck" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:30:53 -0400
To: "Stephanie Brixey" <[e-mail]>
CC: "Gardner, Greg \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>, "Peterson, Donald \(PF\)"
<[e-mail]>
Ms. Brixey
In follow up to our telephone conversation on Monday September 8, 2008 at 0800, please find the attached
CS-SSO report for the Lift Station Overflow event that happened during the early morning hours of 9-6-08.
The excessive rain event was a result of the passing of Tropical Storm Hanna on Friday night 9/5/08
through Saturday morning 9/6/08. The facility received approx 4.5 inches of rain during this event.
During the overflow event, grab samples were collected at the lift station at the point of overflow and also
at the Ouftall 002-Shaddox Creek and analyzed for pH and COD. Results are attached in the excel
spreadsheet.
We have begun the process of implementing the following corrective actions to mitigate future excessive
rain events:
1). Repair a process stormwater diverter valve station at the west end of the main liquid collection trench
to enable appropiate diversion of rainwater away from process sewer.
2). Extend our lift station earthen berm to include the south and west sides to improve the diversion of
sheet flow rain water.
3). Clean out the process and sanitary piping from the lift station to the aeration basin
4). Improve operating procedures for "excessive rain events" and include in Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan.
5). Label valving located at east end of the main liquid collection trench.
If you should have any questions regarding this report please contact me at the phone number below.
Sincerely,
Chuck Powell
Performance r- Fibers
Charles E. Powell, Jr., REM
Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Leader
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
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9-6-08 Lift Station Overflow Event Sample Results
Performance Fibers,
Inc. NPDES Permit No. 0001899
Sample
Time
pH
Location
Collected
Results
COD Results (malL)
Location 1
2:30 AM
6.87
65
Location 1
3:00 AM
6.94
13
Location 1
3:30 AM
7.14
10
Location 1
4:00 AM
7.88
2
Location 1
4:30 AM
8.05
17
Location 1
5:00 AM
7.17
14
Location 1
6:00 AM
6.98
42
Location 1
7:50 AM
6.38
17
Location 1
8:50 AM
6.3
28
Location 1
9:50 AM
6.15
60
Location 2
2:30 AM
6.62
131
Location 2
3:00 AM
8.07
142
Location 2
3:30 AM
7.81
Sample Not Valid
Location 2
4:00 AM
7.87
131
Location 2
4:30 AM
7.65
143
Location 2
5:00 AM
7.42
151
Location 2
6:00 AM
7.74
135
1 = Outfall 002- Shaddox Creek
2 = At overflow point at the wwtp Low Lift Station
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Mr. Charles Powell, Jr.
EnvironmentaUlndustrial Hygiene Leader
Performance Fibers
339 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
March 24, 2008
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Performance Fibers
NPDES Permit Number NC0001899
Stormwater Permit Number NCS000100
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Powell:
-� Coleco H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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On March 20, 2008, Ms. Stephanie Brixey of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the facility with the assistance of Mr. Larry Murray, ORC of the facility, Mr. Greg Gardner,
Utilities Leader, Mr. Herb Highfill, Consultant, and yourself. All help was appreciated as it facilitated the
inspection process.
The following observations were made:
1. Performance Fibers W WTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.244 MGD and consists of: e
bar screen and grinder, aeration basin, neutralization chamber, secondary clarifier, sludge drying bed,
polishing pond, chlorine gas disinfection (not in use) and a chlorine contact chamber. Outfall #001
contains the treated wastewater and discharges into the Haw River, classified as WS-IV waters in the
Cape Fear River Basin. Outfall #002 discharges into an unnamed tributary of Shaddox Creek, classified
as WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
2. Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH, temperature and D.O. All other
parameters are sent to Pace Analytical for analyses.
3. The sludge from the facility is hauled by Allied Waste and disposed of in a landfill in Virginia.
4. A review of the plant records indicated that all records are being kept as required. A comparison of the
November 2007 to January 2008 DMRs indicated no discrepancies. The facility had not submitted the
results of the OCPSF analysis for 2007. During the inspection Mr. Powell made me a copy of the 2007
and 2008 results.
5. The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis. The last calibration was completed in October 2007.
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NPDES Permit No. NC0001899 40
Stormwater Permit No. NCS000100
Chatham County
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6. An inspection of the facility's storm water permit (NCS000100) was conducted. The storm water
program is in excellent condition.
1. Mr. Powell is in the process of updating the SPPP plan.
2. Analytical and qualitative monitoring was performed as required in 2007.
3. Outfalls #2, #3 and 94 were observed during the inspection. Each area was maintained and no
problems were noted.
7. The files and data are kept in a well organized fashioned. Such order eased the file review process.
The overall conditions of the Performance Fibers WWTP and stormwater program are compliant with Division
standards. If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact
Stephanie Brixey at [phone] (or email: stephanie.brixey a remail.net).
Sincerely,
Stephanie Brixey
Senior Environmental Specialist
Cc: Mr. Larry Murray, Performance Fibers
Stephanie Brixey - RRO
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection ReDort
Approval expires 8-31.98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 1N 2 151 31 NC0001899 I11 121 08/03/20 117 18 Li19I gl 20IU
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Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1I1II6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 GA ------ -------------- Reserved---------
67I 169 701 I 71 I JI 721 y I 73' I 174 75I M I L L I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspeeted (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Performance Fibers / Moncure
09:30 AM 08/03/20
07/04/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Rill NC 27562
12:00 PM 08/03/20
11/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
William Boyer, 338 Pea Ridge Rd New Rill NC 27562//919-595-3154/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory ■ Storm Water ,
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Stephanie
Stephanie Brixey "e)t`�(� V[ �,� RHO WQ///
Signature of ManagemnRir Agency/Office/ a and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previou�ditions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionallssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
See attached letter.
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 03120/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Record Keeping
Yes
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 03/20/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive Floating sludge?
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Lagoons
Yes No
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Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 03/20/2008
Lagoons
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon Is) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The sludge blanket is not measured in the lagoon.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis.
Chemical Feed
Is containment adequate?
Is storage adequate?
Are backup pumps available?
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
Comment:
Drying Beds
Is there adequate drying bed space?
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
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Subject: Notice of Violation-TSS & Oil & Grease Exceedence
From: "Powell, Chuck" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:21:12 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Peterson, Donald \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>, "Gardner, Greg \(PF\)"
<[e-mail]>, "Ferree, Bob \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>,
"Hickman, Gail \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>, "Mann, Stan \(PF\)"
<[e-mail]>
Ms. Stephanie Brixey
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Ms. Brixey
This email is a follow up to our telephone conversation yesterday regarding two NPDES Permit sampling
results.
1. NOV Received 5/31/07 from your office for Exceeding the Monthly Average for Total Suspended Solids
for the month of March 2007. The Monthly Average value was 5.35 Ibs/day vs a NPDES Limit of 5.0
Ibs/day. For the month of March 2007 our total suspended solids weekly results were high for the sample
date of 3/20/07 at 9.3 Ibs/day. The week prior (5/13/07 sample) revealed results of 6.0 Ibs/day. There
were no wastewater processing exceptions during these two weeks and all other field data were
normal. Looking at the effluent temperatures during those two weeks shows that there was some slightly
unusual temperature variations, perhaps due to some seasonal temperature swings during the two week
period. We typically blend inflow from our Polishing Pond, with our effluent at the outfall weir, and it is
suspected that we could have been experiencing pond turnover due to seasonal temperature changes,
resulting in unusually high TSS, however this is not conclusive. Since the 3/20/07 result of 9.3 Ibs/day, ow
weekly TSS results have been low as normal. Performance Fibers is re -submitting the Discharge
Monitoring Report for the Month of March 2007 as a result of this exceeedence.
2. On another matter, we have received results from our wastewater analytical laboratory for Oil & Grease
(sample collected on 5/9/07) revealed results of 160 mg/L. With the May 9, 2007 effluent flow of
0.086MGD this calculates to 115lbs/day which exceeds our NPDES permit limitation for Oil & Grease Daily
Max of 30.0 Ibs/day and will also likely exceed our monthly average limitation for Oil & Grease of 20.0
Ibs/day. Performance Fibers does not have any confidence in this Oil & Grease result from our contract
Laboratory, Tritest, Inc. Our Oil & Grease results over the years of operation at this facility most often run
less than the detectable limit. A review of Performance Fibers Discharge Monitoring Reports for all of 2006
shows that out of each weekly sample collected for Oil & Grease for the entire 2006 year, only three
individual samples were above the limit of detection and the highest result was 6.6 Ibs/day. A review of
2007 Discharge Monitoring Reports from Jan -April show only two individual weekly samples that were
above the limit of detection and the highest result was 3.9 Ibs/day. Performance Fibers has questioned
the contract laboratory's analytical methods for this particular sample. Unfortunately there are no sample
retains, because with the Oil & Grease analytical method, the entire sample is consumed during analysis.
However, we do not have any confidence in the validity of this result from our contract lab. On the date of
the sample collection we had no wastewater treatment plant operational exceptions. The daily field log
sheet shows all normal readings and there was no visible oil at our effluent during this
day. Concentrations of Oil & Grease at the results received from Tritest, would be expected to have
caused operational upsets and visible evidence.
We have been experiencing some exceptions with analytical results from Tritest as well as QC errors from
some of our results for our Drinking Water plant compliance testing. Performance Fibers is in the process
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of evaluating other state certified contract laboratories and we plan to make a switch as soon as we feel
that a suitable lab has been identified, which will be soon.
Performance Fibers requests that the Division of Water Quality give consideration to these erroneous
results of 160 mg/L from our 5/9/07, and the fact that we experienced no operation problems in the
wastewater treatment plant during this day, in determining whether or not these results can be
considered legitimate assessing our compliance with our permit limitations. In addition, our investigations
showed no manufacturing production upsets that could have possibly contributed to such a high Oil &
Grease concentration.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss these matters further, please don't hesitate to contact
me. Thank you for your discussion on this matter over the phone on 6/18/07.
Sincerely
Performance
Charles E. Powell, Jr., REM
Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Leader
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
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M Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depa nt of Environment and Natural Resources
May 21, 2007
Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Bill NC 27562
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers / Moncure
Case No. NOV-2007-LV-0276
Chatham County
Dear Mr Peterson:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Performance Fibers / Moncure's monitoring report
for March 2007 and we noted the following violation(s) had been reported:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Solids, Total Suspended
03/31/07
5 lbs/day
5.35 lbs/day
Monthly
Average
Exceeded
It is the duty of every permitted facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to immediately take
any and all steps necessary to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will prevent further
action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes, rivers and
streams.
If you should have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Stephanie Brixey at 919-
791-4200.
Cc: Central Files
RRO SWP files
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center
Surface Water Protection Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
tCarolina
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Sincerely,
/
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
phone [phone] Customer Service
facsimile [phone] 1-877.623-6748

Performance Y° Fibers
March 7, 2007
Mr. Jerry Rimmer, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1618
Dear Mr. Rimmer
This letter is to notify the WPCSOCC of an addition to the Back Up Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC) of the wastewater treatment system at Performance Fibers, Inc., New Hill, Chatham County, North
Carolina (NPDES Permit No. NC0001899). Please add Mr. Crainza McKoy (Grade 2 Certificate No.
989336) as an additional Back Up ORC. This will give our facility three back up ORC's so as to allow for
maximum flexibility in scheduling vacations, and with sick/leave time, yet still maintain and ORC on site.
In addition to Mr. McKoy, Mr. Linwood Mann and Mr. Charles E. Powell, Jr., remain as Back Up ORC's
for this facility.
Attached is a new ORC Designation Form, complete with signatures and information on Mr. McKoy.
Please note this change in your records. I have copied Ms. Stephanie Brixey, our Wastewater Operations
Inspector and Mr. Jeffrey Adams, our Lab Certification Inspector, for their information and recordkeeping
regarding Performance Fibers.
If you have any questions regarding this requested change, please contact me at [phone]
Sincerely,
Charles Charles E. Powell, Jr., REM
Environmental & Industrial -ene Leader
CC: Internal- G. Gardner
B. Ferree
S. Mann
C. Mckoy
L. Murray
33R PEA RIDGE. ROAP I NEW HILL, NC 2-562 1 TEL [phone]
m ueo. per/ora, a. aefih em ram

CC: DWQ
Ms. Stephanie Brixey
Environmental Specialist
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Mr. Jeffrey Adams
Lab Certification Auditor
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623

•
Water Pollution Control System Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Performance Fibers, Inc. / Donald Peterson. Plant Manager
Mailing Address: 338 Pea Ridge Road
City: New Hill State: NC Zip: 27562
Telephone Number 919 542-2200 Fax Number ( 919) 542-6324
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Signature:�'D� Date: jA16 7'
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Facility Information:
Facility Name: r rforman Fib ra Tnc.
Permit Number: NC0001899 County:
Chatham
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark (X) Type of Facility Grade Mark (X) Type of Facility
Wastewater Plant
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
IF 9
Spray Irrigation
Land Application
.........................................................................
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: Lawrence D. Murray
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: ( 919t 5
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: Crain— McKoy
Certificate Type and Grade:
#: Pnn n---- —
Certificate #: 989336
Work Telephone: [phone] Signature:
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
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Permit Number: NC0001
Page 2
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: r.tnvood S- xam
Certificate Type and Grade: Wastewater Grade 2 Certificate #: 987028
Work Telephone: [phone] Signature d
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: rharlrs F ➢earl Jr
Certificate Type and Grade: Wastewater Grade 2 Certificate #: 22306
Work Telephone: [phone] Signature: a,30 �t I
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: ( _
Signature:
Certificate #:
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone:
Signature:
Certificate #:
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name:
Certificate Type and Grade:
Work Telephone: ( -
Signature:
Certificate #:

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 26, 2007
Mr. Charles Powell, Jr.
Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Leader
Performance Fibers
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Performance Fibers
NPDES Permit Number NC0001899
Stormwater Permit Number NCS000100
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Powell:
On February 22, 2007, Ms. Stephanie Brixey of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the facility with the assistance of Mr. Larry Murray, ORC of the facility, and yourself. All help
was appreciated as it facilitated the inspection process.
The following observations were made:
1. The Performance Fibers W WTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.244 MGD and consists
of a bar screen and grinder, aeration basin, neutralization chamber, secondary clarifier, sludge drying
bed, polishing pond, chlorine gas disinfection and a chlorine contact chamber.
2. The sludge from the facility is hauled by Allied Waste and disposed of in a landfill in Virginia.
3. Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH, temperature and D.O. All other
parameters are sent to Pace Analytical and TriTest Laboratories for analyses.
4. A review of the plant records indicated that all records are being kept as required. A comparison of the
October to December 2006 DMRs indicated no discrepancies.
5. Stormwater records were reviewed and found to be satisfactory. All stormwater outfalls were observed
and no problems were noted.
The overall conditions of the Performance Fibers W WTP and stormwater program are compliant with Division
standards. If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact
Stephanie Brixey at [phone] (or email: stenhanie.brixev(@ncmail net).
Cc: Mr. Larry Murray, Performance Fibers
Stephanie Brixey - RRO
Central Files
Sincerely,
Stephanie Brixey
Environmental Specialist
N.oft ma
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet h2o.enrstate.naus 1628 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D C 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Cade NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fact Type
1 I NI 2 I =I 31 NC0001899 111 121 07/02/22 117 181 CI 191 cl 20U
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA ----Reserved---------
67I 169 701 I 711 JI 721 xl 731 I 174 75[ I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POT W, also include
Entry Time(Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Performance Fibers / Moncure
01:00 PM 07/02/22
03/02/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
04:30 PM 07/02/22
06/07/31
Name(s) of Onsits Representadve(syTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Lawrence D. Murray/ORC/919 542-2200/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialRtle/Phone and Fax Number
William Boyer, 738 Pea Ridge Rd New Hill NC 27562//919-545-3154/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory Storm Water
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
Stephanie Brixey Oryl �(U„t�r,rl RRc WQ/// o2I�3I��
Signature of M e nt Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previou a do are obsolete.
Page # 1

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NC0001899 11 12I 07/02/22 I17 181_,
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 02122/2007 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?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The facility is operating off an expired permit while they wait for the new
one to be issued.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted Flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is Flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0001899
i Date: 02/22/2007
Flow Measurement • Effluent
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑
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Comment: The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis.
Operations & Maintenance Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally dean with acceptable housekeeping? ■
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifler
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Permit: NC0001a99 owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
InspeCtion Date: 02/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarlfler Yes No NA NE
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %. of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment:
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
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# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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Are dikes free of seepage?
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Are dikes free of erosion?
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (a) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
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# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
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Comment: The sludge blanket is not measured in the lagoon.
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
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Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
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Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge bulkiup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Date: 02/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-_ _)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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Comment: The facility uses Pace Analytical and TriTest Laboratories.
Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA NE
Is containment adequate?
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Is storage adequate?
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Are backup pumps available?
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Is the site free of excessive leaking?
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Comment:
Drying Beds
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there adequate drying bad space?
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Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
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Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
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Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
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Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
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# Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
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# Is the sludge land applied?
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(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate?
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Comment: The sludge is hauled to a landfill in Virginia.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 02122/2007
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers / Moncure
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Subject: Follow Up to Wastewater Effluent Line Root Intrusion Notification and Wastewater Lift
Station Overflow Incident
From: 'Powell, Chuck" <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:48:52 -0500
To: <[e-mail]>
CC: "Murray, Larry \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>, "Gardner, Greg \(PF\)"
<[e-mail]>, "Ferree, Bob \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>,
"Peterson, Donald \(PF\)" <[e-mail]>
January 12, 2006
Ms. Stephanie Brxey
Compliance Inspector
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Dear Ms. Brixey:
As a follow up to our telephone conversation this morning, this email is written to notify the Division of Water
Quality of the corrective actions that Performance Fibers has completed on the following notifications.
First, in October of 2006, Performance Fibers notified the Division of Water Quality that we had discovered
that our effluent discharge pipe was experiencing unusually low flow at the Haw River discharge point. After
investigating this, we found that this was due to root intrusion in the effflent wastewater line, which caused a
pluggage in flow. This wastewater effluent line is the line carrying treated wastewater from the final point of
treatment (Chlorine Contact Chamber) to the Haw River. Successful repairs have been made to the
intrusion area, and we now have proper flow at the discharge point at the Haw River.
The second incident notification to the Division of Water Quality was an incident that occured on 11/7/06,
where our Wastewater Lift Station overflowed both the process and sanitary flume. A DWQ Sewer
Overflow report was submitted and a subsequent visit by the DWQ occurred on 11/8/06. We have
completed the following Corrective Actions relative to our investigation to the root cause of this incident.
1. Roof Drains in the plant are tied into the process influent leading to the process flume, that causes
unnecessary flow to the process flume. We have instituted procedures within our Utilities operations to
divert heavy rainfall water flow to our stormwater outfall.
2. A contractor was hired to conduct a camera inspection of the process influent line running from the lift
station to the aeration basin. It was discovered that the line was partially plugged with solids. This has
been cleaned out and we have subsequently discovered upon receiving heavy rainfall (Heavy rain event on
Dec 25, 2006), the process flume did not oveflow and influent did not rise in the flume to the top. We feel
that this greatly helped with rainwater flow into the lift station.
3. The lift station, as you observed during your visit, sits in a low lying area that is subject to receive sheet
flow runoff during heavy rain events. Although we feel that the severity of this is much less than the plugged
influent line, the area was bermed up around the lift station with an earthen berm, per your
recommendations. This will allow for adequate redirection of rainwater sheet flow runoff during heavy rain
events, and keep unnecessary stormwater from entering the lift station process and sanitary flumes.
If you have any questions regarding these corrective actions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at
919-545-3154.
Sincerely,
I oft 1/16/2007 11:05 AM

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Plerfwna m r V Fibers
Charles E. Powell, Jr., REM
Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Leader
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
[phone]-Office
[phone]-Fax
[e-mail]
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A(8) EFFLUENT LIMITATIdOOMONITORING REQUIREMECPSF)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and Lasting until expiration, a Permittee is authorized to
discharge OCPSF related process wastewater from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Charac{edsbc
-poundsIday
Daily Maximum
Monthly Average
pounds1clay
Measurement
FrecluenLy
_Sample `
type
Sample
Lomdon' -
cena hthene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
cena hth lene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
lonitrile
0.015
0.006
Annually
Grab
Effluent
thracene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Benzene
0.008
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Benzo a anthracene'
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
4-Benzofluoranthene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Benz k fluoranthenel
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Benz a ene'
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
&s 2-eth Ihphthalate
0.017
0.006
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Carbon Tetrachloride
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
lorobenzene
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
loroethane
0.016
0.006
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Chloroform
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2-Chlorophenol
0.006
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Chrysene'
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Di-n-butyl phthalate
0.003
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
12-Dichlorobenzene
0.010
0.005
Annually
Grab
Effluent
13-Dichlorobenzene
0.003
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
14-Dichlorobenzene
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
11-Dichloroethane
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
12-Dichloroethane
0.013
0.004
Annually
Grab
Effluent
11-Dichloroeth lene
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,2-trans-Dichloroethytene
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
4-Dichloro henol
0.007
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1 2-Dichlororoane
0.014
0.009
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1,3-Dichloropropylene
0.003
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Dethyl phthalate
0.012
0.005
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2 4-Dimethylphenol
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Dimethyl phthalate
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
6-Dinitro-o-cresol
0.017
0.005
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2 4-Dinitrohenol
0.007
0.004
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2 4-Dinitrotoluene
0.017
0.007
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2 6-Dinitrotoluene
0.039
0.016
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Ethylbenzene
0.007
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Fluoranthene
0.0D4
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Fluorene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Hexachlorobenzene
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Hexachlorobutadiene
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Hexachloroethane
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
MelJV Chloride
0.012
0.005
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Meth ene Chloride
0.005
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Naphthalene
0.D04
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Nitrobenzene
0.004
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
2-Nitrophenol
0.004
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
-Nitro heriol
0.008
0.004
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Phenanthrene
0.004
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Phenol
0.002
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
rene
0.004
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Tetrachloroethyiene
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Toluene
0.005
0.002
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1 2 4-Trichlorobenzene
0.009
0.004
Annually
Grab
Effluent
111-Trichloroethane
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
112-Tdchlorcethane
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
richloroe ene
0.003
0.001
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Vinyl Chloride
0.016
0.006
Annually
Grab
Effluent
.Total PAW
Annually
Grab
Effluent
PAH' = Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons; benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, 3,4-benzofluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene,
chrysene, dibenz(a,h)anthracene, indeno(1,2,3 - cd)pyrene
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, 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
colifomt, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B Y P-ass
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 Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the neat day. However, for purposes of this permit, anv
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quartet
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
(4) 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 only 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.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four 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. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 1222)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Pemnttees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guidelines] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampline
Parameters requiting daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where 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).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDFS. Completion of facility closure will allow this 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 Ievefl'� shall be considered = L
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time 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).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average 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.
Tonic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
UP —Set
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, 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 Clean Water Act 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
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act 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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 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 $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act 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 anp requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to rinnnal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a 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. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization 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 subntted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification (40 CFR 122.221:
'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.'
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition (40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
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 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et A
14. Annual Administering and Compliance 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 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must
➢ Visit the facility 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 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. 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 Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 12241 (e)].
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. Bzpas§i= of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 12241 (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)]
(!) Anticipated bypass. If the Permitter 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
U. 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.
(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 CFR 12241 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
Paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41).
12. Annual Performance Reports
Pemmittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste 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 performance 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 pertaininv to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
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 the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
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. Chagges in Discharges of Toadc 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 pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/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 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter P mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten tunes the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Dischar_ee Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Pemaittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facuty 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
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWO
All POT)Vs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 3D6 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 of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system 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. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a dosed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will 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;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. 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;
e. 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 limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. 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;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POT'W and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this pemit;
11. Public Nonce
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Pemiittee'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.
12. Record ! Mine
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.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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William L. Boyer
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Rd.
New Hill, North Carolina
�. Michad F. Easley, Govet
William G. Rash, Seorzta
Narthy,,, Annuat of Enutrurmaot and Nahual Rosoura
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Alm W. KEmek, P.E. Director
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February 2, 2005
27562
Subject NPDES Pet3nit Modification
Permit NC0001899
Performance Fibers, Inc.
Formerly Honeywell International Inc.
Chatham County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to transfer ownership of the subject permit,
received on January 5, 2005. This permit modification documents the change in ownership.
Please find enclosed the revised permit All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain
unchanged and in frill effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact the Point Source Branch at (919)
733-5083, extension 363.
an W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Rgc%h Regmad Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit File
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North Carolina Division of Wafer Quality 1617 Mail Service Caner Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Custaoa Service
Internet: h2o enratale.w.us 512 N. Saliatwy, St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]-M623-6748

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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 provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Water Quality
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Performance Fibers, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP
East of Moncure off Pea Ridge Road
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance
with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 4, 2005.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2006.
Signed this day February 4, 2005.
(/w
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. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NC0001899

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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Performance Fibers, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge process and domestic effluent at a permitted flow not
to exceed 0.244 MGD (outfall 001), from a wastewater treatment facility
consisting of an aeration basin with floating aerators, clarifier, sludge
drying bed, 2 alum settling ponds and polishing pond (for water treatment -
decant to chlorination basin), chlorination/chlorine contact basin, and
effluent flow measurement, and
2. Continue to discharge stormwater, condensate, and firepond overflow
(outfall 002) from facilities located at the Performance Fibers, Inc. Facility,
off Pea Ridge Road east of Moncure in Chatham County, and,
3. Discharge wastewater from said treatment works via outfall 001 at the
location specified on the attached map into the Haw River and via outfall
002 into an unnamed tributary to Shaddox Creek, both of which are
classified WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.

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A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREM)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until,
PermAtee is authorized to discharge 0.244 MGD of industrial and domestic was
outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Pe,;tfoo
EI}t,.eu
Clrmoderistics
I,r'mits
Monitoring
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Rem tirements
uejo w.
Monthly Average
Weekly
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Sample
t
Flow
0.244 MGD
Aver
Fr u
Continuous
Recording
Sample Location
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day (20°C)
10.4 pounds/day
16.7 pounds/day
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
5.0 poundsktat,
10.6 poun Wday
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Oil and Grease
20 pounds."
30 poundyday
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Tenperature (-C)
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Upstream &
Domistrea
Canduc6Yity
Grab
m
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
t)pstrearn &
Dostream
Mouthy
Grab
Effluent
tlpstrean &
Chronic Toxicity2
Qtrart
Composite
Damskearn
Effluent
Total + NO3 n
(NO2 + NO3 +11(N)
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
OCPSF3
Araxialty
Grab
Effluent
PN4
6-9
Continuous
Recaning
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
Monody
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
I. Upstream: valve at Permittee's river water pump house. Downstream: nearest accessible point at
least 100 yards below the outfall and above the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers.
Instream monitoring is provisionally waived due to the permittee's participation in the
Lower Cape Fear River Basin Association. Ingt.eam. monitoring shall be conducted as stated
in this permit should the perrmittsa end Its participation in the Association.
2. Chronic Toxicity (CerWaphnia) Chronic P/F at 0.94%: Janu
B
Condition A. (3)), any. AP. July, and October [see
3. Refer to Conditions A. (7) and A. (8) regarding OCPSF in to
detected, quarterly monitoring is re �• Where any compound is
nng required for that compound until not detected in twelve
consecutive samples. Honeywell may use EPA test method 524.2 to monitor OCn3F parameters
(provided the method allows a detection level at or below the permitted limit),
4. The pH shall be monitored continuously at the effiuent. In accordance with 40 CFR 401.17, the
total time during which the pH values are allowed to be less than 6.0 standard units or greater
than 9.0 standard units shall not exceed 7 hours and 26 minutes in any calendar month, and no
individual excursion outside the 6 to 9 range shall exceed 60 minutes.

5. Chlorine monitoring is required if chlorine is used as a disinfectant or elsewhere in the treatment
process.
There shall be no discharge of f(oattng solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

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A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (002)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater, steam condensate, and firepond overflow
wastewater from Outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EffiueniCharactenstics
Limits
MorritoruwReguirements
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample
Aver
Avera a
Matdmum
F
Location
now
Weekl
Instantaneous
Effluent
T (DC),
We�1Y
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chkrirte2
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Fluoride
Total Zinc
to
Effluent
Annual
C to
Effluent
Acute To
Anrnially
Grab
Effluent
4
69
Weelky
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The temperature of the effluent shall be such as not to cause an increase in the temperature of
the receiving stream of more than 2.80C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to
exceed 32°C.
2. Chlorine monitoring is required only if chlorine is added in the wastewater contributors stated
above.
3. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow Annual Monitoring [see Condition A. (4)].
4. 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 visible foam in other than trace amounts.
A. (3) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 0.94 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quartet monitoring using test procedures outlined
in the `North Carolina Ceriodaphru'a Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or `North Carolina Phase lI Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure'
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions_ The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum,
in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole
Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of
the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the
lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The
definition of `detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical
methods are specified in the `North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
November 30, 2015
Mr. Tom Kuble
Performance Fibers
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Performance Fibers Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC001899
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Kuble:
PAT MCCRORY
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R. VAN DER VAART
secmlwy
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Direaor
On November 3, 2015, Jason Robinson of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) conducted a compliance
evaluation inspection of the subject facility. The assistance provided by Mr. Larry Murray and Mr.
Earl Beal was greatly appreciated. The inspection report is attached. The following observations were
made:
Performance Fibers W WTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of .244 MG and consists of the
following units: bar screen, communitor and influent pump station; a mixing/neutralization chamber
with automatic pH control; aeration basin with three mechanical aerators, coagulant addition system,
secondary clarifier, chlorine contact chamber, two alum settling ponds; polishing pond; sludge drying
bed, effluent composite samplers and effluent flow meter.
The current permit became effective on July 1, 2012, and is. effective until July 31, 2016. A
permit renewal request must be submitted prior to 180 days of the expiration date of your
current pemut. If applying for a pemrit renewal, only the units of the wastewater system that
will continue to be maintained should be included. Any units that will no longer be used
should be properly shut-off and abandoned. If the pgr mt is not to be renewed, the entire
system should be shut-off and properly abandoned and inspected by Division staff.
2. The facility is closed and in the process of being demolished, and is no longer manufacturing
products. The wastewater is therefore domestic generated by the demolition crew and other
on -site employees and stormwater, with no industrial waste being generated or treated.
Therefore, the wastewater treatment facility is only discharging at a fraction of the permitted
discharge limit. The facility connected to county water in 2013 and the "Conventional water
treatment plant" that is listed in the permit is not operational. The two alum settling ponds are
no longer being used. One has been cleaned recently and the other needs cleaning.
3. The facility is field certified for pH. Calibration buffers were within expiration dates.
North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterrrualitv.ora Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]

4. The ORC maintains a daily 1 >ok. Lab results, chain -of -custody fo:...., and DMRs were
complete and current, kept in good order and ready for review. February and April 2015 DMR
data were compared to lab bench sheets; no data transcription errors were noted. Pace
Analytical is used.
5. At the time of inspection two of the three aerators were in use in the aeration basin. It was
explained that two of the three are always operated and manually rotated. Weirs in the clarifier
appeared level and clean, and effluent flowing off the weirs appeared clear. The sludge blanket
level is approximately 6" and sludge is only collected and hauled from the drying bed every
two to three months.
6. The right of way to the outfall was well maintained. The discharge pipe was under water due to
large recent rainfalls. No visible impacts were noted around or immediately downstream of the
location of the effluent pipe.
If you have any questions regarding the attached reports or any of the findings, please contact Jason
Robinson at: [phone] (or email: Jason.t.robinson(a)ncdenr.eov).
S' cerel ,
vGn ) C-
Danny SmitK
Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: Central Files w/attachment
Raleigh Regional Office w/attachment

United States Envimnmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 204W
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 Ic I 3 I NCO001899 I11 12 15/11103 17 181Cl 191 c I 2DI I
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IuI I I I I II I I I t_P6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 CA Reserved-
80
73I 74 75L —1
72 LuJ
671 _—J 70LI 71 itJ
Section e: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also Include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number)
10:O0AM 15/11/03
12/07/01
OuraFiber Technologies Inc.
Exit Time/Date
Permit Ezpir4Uon Dale
338 Pea Rdg Rd
11:30AM 15/11/03
16/07/31
New Hill NC 27562
Name(s) of Onslte Repressntative(syTitles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Lawrence D. Muoay/ORC/919-542-2200/
Name, Address of Responsible OfOcial/TIUe/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Tom Kubel,338 Pea Ridge Rd New Hill NC 27562/Sits Leader/919-545.3741/
Vas
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Reocrds/Reports
Self-Monitonng Program M Facility Site Review EffluenVReceiving 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) AgencylOfflce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jason T Robinson�7 RRO WO///
Dattee�
C'
S' nature f Management O Re%i ` ///AAgeeency/Of8 Phho��n,ee and FaLZ;)Z
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EPA Form 3560-3 �ev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NC0001899 I11 12 15/11/03 17 18 i C i
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionalsheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary)
The DuraFibers facility is closed and in the process of being demolished,and is no longer
manufacturing products. The wastewater is therefore domestic generated by the demoliton crew and
other ons-site empoloyees as well as stormwater, with no industrial waste being generated or treated.
Therefore, the wastewater treatment facility is only discharging at a fraction of the permitted discharge
limit. The facility conneted to county water in 2013 and the "Conventional water treatment plant" that is
listed In the permit is not operational.
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner-Facllity: DuraMber Technologles Inc.
Inspection Date: 11/03/2015 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
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
M
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M
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Comment: A permit renewal request must be submitted prior to 180 days of the expiration date of your
current Permit If applying for a permit renewal only the units of the wastewater system that
will continue to be maintained should be included Any units that will no longer be used
should be properly shut-off and abandoned If the permit is not to be renewed the entire
system should be shut-off and properly abandoned and inspected by Division staff.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other paramelers(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
0
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Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliforn) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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M
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Incubator (SOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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M
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Comment: Performance Fibers has lab certifcation to analyze PH All buffers were within expiratin date
and calibration logbook was maintained All other paramters analyzed by
Pace Analytics.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
N
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner • Faclllty: OuraFiber Tachrwlogies Inc.
inspection Date: 1110312015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
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?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Cl
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
M
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: Annual Report is not required.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
M
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Cl
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
0
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
M
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Comment: A communitor is also in use
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
M
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
M
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Permit: LCCi S'?99 Owner - H'
OFacility: OuralFioer Technologies Inc.
Ins pection D,ta 11. 2d=G15 nspecuon Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
Comment: Telemtry and audible/visual alrams are not present The pump station is checked daily.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
N
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
M
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 ni
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Comment: Two of three aerators are constantly run Cycled manually.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive Floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
0
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin Floc?
0
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
0
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
E
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
E
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
0
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner-Faclllty: Durafter Technologles Inc.
Inspection Date: 11/03/2015 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Comment: Flow meter is calibrated annually.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
N
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
0
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property?
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Comment: Effluent pipe under water due to excessive rain in the last week.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
N
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
M
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: Samples are collected several feet up from the discharge.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and ❑ ❑ N ❑
sampling location)?
Comment: Performance Fibers is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Assocation and
upstream and downstream monitoring has been waived.
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03-31-'15 09:27 FROM- Perioraance Fibers 7046392711
s
Performance Y. Fibers
March 9, 2015
WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Email original: certadmin©ncdenr.gov
FAX copy: 919-571-4718
Subject: Changes in ORC & Backup ORC
NPDES # NC0001899
Mailing Address: Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
T-33C PCOCl/OOC2 F-438
We have attached the WPCSOCC (Water Pollution Control System Operator) Designation Form
to document our change in Back-up ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) at our waste
treatment plant. Our plant recently stopped operations and the following Back-up ORCs left our
facility:
Crainza McKoy (License 4989336)
Steve Abrams (License #986568)
Ronnie Autry (License 0996828)
Andy Everette (License #996280)
Donald Harrington (License 027713)
Gary Lent (License # 13331)
Ricky Thomas (License #26417)
The WPCSOCC Designation Form indicates our desire to insert William McDonald (Lice I
428139) as a Back-up ORC for this waste treatment plant. If you have questions or need
additional information please contact Marty Stewart, our HSE Leader, at 704.642.2197.
Sincerely,
Don Peterson
Plant Manager
Performance Fibers, Inc.
CC: 1) Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Ralelgh, 27609
Performance Fibers Inc., 338 Pea Ridge Road, NewlHill, North Carolina 27562

03-31-'15 09:27 FROM- performance Fibers 704639ill 1-330 P0002/0002 F-438
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
/J NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permtitee Owner/Officor Name: lEKto.P.MAN fG'rL'J
G�/IOAIACO hr4 danl
Mailing Address: 336 L*"EA Qio(F 16,40
City: /U¢rr ill L(c State: NC- Zip: E a S'6 L . Phone #: f RY9 15Y Z - L 200
Email address: Lion0. d. oelenron 10 PelArsltqee 64eel. 6t,.s4 _
Signature: Date:
........................................................................................................................................... . .....
Facility Name: I EX ro,¢,owyeF FtOa',e r 1(lc Permit p: NC OOd 1M
SUBMIT i S P RATE FORM I?0R EAH TYPE SYSTEM!
Facility Tyne/Grade:
Biological WWTP I Surf ce Irrigation
Ph sical/Chemical nd;A li -
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Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name:
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Signature: Date:
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Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission:'
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
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appmpriale ReglonalOJylce:
Asheville
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa 28778
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Washington
943 Washington Sq Mall
Washington 27889
Fax: 252.946,0215
Phone: [phone]
Work Phone#: ('%OY 1634-6aoo
Date:03_-06- 15�
set forth
Center,'
Fayillevllle
225 Green St
Suite 714
Fayetteville 28301-5043
Pax: 910,486.0707
Phone: [phone]
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Dr
Wilmington 28405.2845
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
facility poted. I understand and will abide by the
rtC 08G .0205 ad Ailing to do so can result in
h, NC 7699-1618 FRx: 919.715.2726
MOos$aville
610 8 Center Ave
Suito 301
Mooresville 28115
Pax: 704.663.6040
Phone: [phone]
Winston-Salem
595 Waughtavo St
Winston-Salem 27101
Fix: 336.771.4631
Phone: [phone]
Raleigh
3800 nerrrat Dr
Raleigh 21609
Pax: 919.571.4718
Phor,019.70IA200
Revised 03.2014

Morl16/2015 8:56 31 AM
Performance Fibers 18036358208
March 9, 2015
WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Email original: certadmin@nedenr,gov
FAX copy: 919-571-4718
Subject: Changes in ORC 6t Backup ORC
NPDES # NC0001899
Mailing Address: Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
We have attached the WPCSOCC (Water Pollution Control System Operator) Designation Form
to document our change in Back-up ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) at our waste
treatment plant, Our plant recently stopped operations and the following Back-up ORCs left our
facility:
Crainza McKoy (License #989336)
Steve Abrams (License #9865�) f`
Ronnie Autry (License #9968 )
Andy Everette (License #996290)
Donald Harrington (License ##27713)
Gary Lent (License # 13331)
Ricky Thomas (License #26417)
The WPCSOCC Designation Form indicates our desire to insert William McDonald (Lrcee
#28139) as a Back-up ORC for this waste treatment plant. If you have questions or need
additional information please contact Marty Stewart, our HSE Leader, at 704.642.2197
Sincerely,
Don Peterson
Plant Manager
Performance Fibers, Inc.
CC: 1) Ralei R gional0 icc
3800 B D4ive ,I.
Rale1 ,11C 27609
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Performance Fibers Inc., 338 Pea Ridge Road, NQw Hill, North Carolina 27562

Mar/16/2015 8 5631 AM
performance Fibers
Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address: iir,F /,cg e. p U,. !( .4 o
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City: 5c )fie State:l4jL- Zip; )i LLPhone #:I `llY) S42' ?.Lop
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Signature: Date:
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Physical/Chemical
Collection System
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Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number:
Signature:
LIUd Applic 'on
Work Phone#: ( 1
'7 certify that 1 agree to my designation as the Operator In Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the raid
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so CIa result In Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
................................................................................................................................................
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: a l j` iW I
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Signature: i
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up O� rotor in Responsible Carge r t
rules and regulations pertaidna to the responsibilities of the BU OB - asset fort In I h
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operatits Co tilication C
Mail, fax or emaU the 'WPCSOCC, 1618 Mall Sgrvlce Center, I
original to: Fina3L certsdinfrAtncdenneov
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appropriate Regional0,ft,t: 2090 US Hwy 70 225 Oran St
Swennanoa28778 Suite 714
Fax: 928.299,7043 Fayetteville 28301-5043
Phone: [phone] Fax: 91OAK0707
Phone: 910,433.3300
Washington Wilmington
941 Washington Sq Mail 127 Csrdma'. Dr
Washington27889 Wilmington28405.2845
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
noted. 1 understand and will abide by the
.0205 and thiling to do so can result in
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610 B Center Ave
suite 301
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585 Waughtown St
Winston-Salem 271 D`
Fax: 336,771.4631
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3600 Barrett Dr
Raleigh 27609
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment andNall.Fal
Pat McCrory
Governor
September 15, 2014
Mr. Marry Stewart
Regional Environmental Leader
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, North Carolina 27562
Subject: Bioassay Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Performance Fibers (Moncure Plant)
NPDES Permit No: NC0001899/002
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Stewart:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Whole Effluent (grab) sample was collected from Performance Fibers (Moncure Plant) Outfall 002, on
August 12, 2014 by Cheng Zhang of Division of Water Resource (DWR), Raleigh Regional Office. The
sample was for use in a 24-hour acute Pimephales promelas LC50 toxicity test, which was performed by
the staff at DWR Aquatic Toxicity Branch. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type 24 & 48-hour Pimephales promelas LC5o
Test Concentration 0, 12.5, 25, 50, 75, and 100%
Test Result LC50 > 100% at both 24 hours and 48 hours
If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact Cheng
Zhang at: [phone] (or email: cheng.zhangna.ncderingov). /
Danny
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments: Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: Central Files w/attachment
Raleigh Regional Office w/attachment
Wo Carolina
Ntura!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterQuality.org Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
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United States Enomnmenta Pmtetlion Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D C 20a
OMB No 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires &31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCs)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN ( 2 IS 1 3 I NCOOOIS99 I11 121 14/019112 117 18 I o I 19 I c I 201 I
211IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII11111IIIIII IIIIIIIII II f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Momtonng Evaluation Rating B1 CA Reserved---
671 I 701, I 731 174 75I I I I 80
I J LJ 711n J72 LJ
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility inspected (For Industnal Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30AM 14/08/12
12/07/01
Performance Fibers. Inc.
Emit Time/Date
permit Expiration Data
338 Pea Rag Rd
10:OOAM 14/08/12
16/07/31
New Hill NC 27562
Name(s) of Onsae Representauve(s)/rNes(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
//
Name, Address of Responsible Orficial rite/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Marty R Stewart,338 Pea Rdg Rd New Hill NC 27562//919-545-3154/9195453703
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
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
Chang Zhang RRO WO/1919-791-42001
S nature )afanallement aviewer ency/OfficeiPhgone/anti F Numbers Dab
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EPA Form 3560-3 ev 9-94) Previous editions are o late.
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NPDES yr/mo/dey Inspection Type 1
31 NC0001999 I11 12 ia06/12 17 18 1 B 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets ssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Grab sample was collected at Outfall 002 on August 12, 2014, which was used for a 24-hour
Pimephales promelas acute LC50 test run by DWR Aquatic Toxicology Branch. Result of the test:
LC50 > 100% at both 24 hours and 48 hours.
Page#

7v Form WWTP-BYPASSIUPSET
y Treatment Plant (WWTP) Bypass/Upset Reporting Form 5 Day Report
Y PART
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This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the
unanticipated bypass or upset.
Permit Number: N.:C'UO,,bY f (Always use treatment plant permit number)
Facility: fi, t- 'MAACC
Owner: Scant
City: /(/e.,
Incident N: LOr y00111L
Region: .C!'v
County: CA�Ik* .,
SPECIFIC location of the treatment units bypassed or where the upset occurred in the facility:
Was the WWTP compliant with permit requirements? OYes ❑ No ❑Unknown
Were samples taken during bypass?
❑Yes ®No ❑Unknown
Incident StartDt: GS-(5-2,1y Time: 0«°PM Incident EndDt: OZ45-20ry Time: dz tc'/
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:rmn AWPM)
Estimated volume of the bypass/upset:
'ZO
gallons
Describe how the volume was determined: �s A"'A .
Weather conditions during bypass/upset event: All', ,% '4�0.Z
Did bypass/upset reach surface waters? ❑Yes %No ❑Unknown Volume reached surface waters (gallons)
Surface water name:
Did the bypass/upset result in fish kill? ❑Yes (dNo ❑Unknown If YES, estimated number of fish killed:
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the bypass/upset: kv.e e4ln �' 4// ,kj lte/lesl m
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As a representative for the responsible patty. I certify that the information
contained in this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: / ! ar / r S/e w
Signature: , -41-7
Telephone: ?OV-eyz -Lfyj
Title:
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional office
within five (5) days of first knowledge of the bypass with reference to the incident number (the incident number is
only generated when electronic entry of this form is completed, if used).
WMP-Bypase/UpsetForm October17,2011 Pagel

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvada, III
Governor Secretary
April 23, 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL 70120470000138433823
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc
338 Pea Rdg Rd
New Hill NC 27562
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR
ENFORCEMENT
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers, Inc.
Case No. NOV-2014-MV-0025
Chatham County
Dear Mr Peterson:
The Division of Water Resources has reviewed Performance Fibers, Inc.'s monitoring report for
December 2013 and we noted the following frequency violation(s) had been reported:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Trichloroethlene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Benzene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,2-trans-dichloro- ethylene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Anthracene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Acena hthene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,1,2-trichloro-ethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Chloroethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
4,6-dinitro-o-cresol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,2-dichloro ro ane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Toluene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,2,4-trichloro- benzene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
4-nitrophenol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
3,4 Benzofluoran-Then
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,1,1-trichloro-ethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Diethyl Phthalate
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,3 dichloro ro lene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Carbon Tetrachloride
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone]
Internet: w .ncwaterqualitv.ore Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
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Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
1,2-dichlorobenzene (ortho-
dichlorobenzene; 1,2-DCB
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency Violation
1,3-dichlorobenzene (meta-
dichlorobenzene; 1,3-DCB
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency Violation
Tetrachloroeth lene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,1-dichloroeth lene
12/31/13
Annuall
Frequency
Violation
Acena hth lens
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Acrylonitrile
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
2,6-dinitrotoluene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Chlorobenzene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,2-dichloroethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Di-n-Butyl Phthalate
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Phenol, Single Compound
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Phenanthrene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Dimeth 1 Phthalate
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Nitrobenzene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Naphthalene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Pyrene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Chloroform
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Eth lbenzene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Methylene Chloride
(dichloromethane, methylene
dichloride
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency Violation
Hexachloroethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Hexachlorobutadiene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
2 4-dinitrotoluene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate
di 2-eth the 1 hthalate
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency Violation
2,4-dimeth 1 henol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
2,4-dinitro henol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Methyl Chloride
chloromethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency Violation
2,4-dichlorohenol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Be Fuoranthene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Hexachlorobenzene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Fluoranthene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
2-chloro henol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Be A ne
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,1-dichloroethane
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Fluorene
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
2-nitrophenol
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Vinyl Chloride
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
Be A ne
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
1,4-dichlorobenzene (para-
dichlorobenzene; 1,4-DCB
12/31/13
Annually
Frequency Violation
Chrysene
1 12/31/13
Annually
Frequency
Violation
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the

noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the subject NPDES Permit.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions,
or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, better understand the
corrective action(s) needed, or request Technical Assistance from this office, please submit this request in
writing within 10 days of receipt of this Notice.
Your response should be mailed to Danny Smith at the below listed letterhead address. A review of your
response will be considered in the enforcement/assessment decision process along with any information
provided on the Discharge Monitoring Report.
Remedial actions if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are
of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have any questions regarding this notice or need additional information, please contact Cheng
Zhang at 919-791-4200.
to ly,
Danny S
Regional upervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
xc: Central Files
RRO SWP files

Performance r' Fibers
February 21, 2014
Danny Smith
Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
NCDENR-Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Dear Mr. Smith:
This purpose of this letter is in response to your request in an email dated February 12, 2014 to Marty
Stewart, Regional Environmental Leader, regarding wastewater operator certifications.
Performance Fibers Inc. (NPDES Permit NC00018") made an error in not paying the annual fees required
for the wastewater operators to remain compliant with 15A NCAC 08G.0701.Operators received letters at
the end of the month of January indicating the fees were not paid and their certifications were invalidated.
Performance Fibers apologizes for this issue and quickly rectified the situation,
Attached to this letter is proof of payment of the annual fees to the WPCSOCC, This documentation
confirms that all Performance Fibers wastewater operators are now fully compliant with I SA NCAC
08G.0701.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Marty R. Stewart
Regional Environmental Leader
cc: Don Kanning, Utilities Leader
Larry Murray, ORC
Don Peterson, Plant Manger
Attachment: Proof of Payment Documentation
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Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
December 11. 2013
Marty R. Stewart, Environmental Engineer
Performance Fibers, Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill. NC 27562
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0001899
Chatham County
Dear. Mr. Stewart:
On November 07, 2013, Mitch Hayes of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection at the subject facility with the assistance of John Steber (HSE leader) and Larry Murray, Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC), and yourself. All help was appreciated as it facilitated the inspection process.
Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection:
The subject permit was reissued and became effective July 01, 2012 and will expire July 31, 2016.
Permit renewal is required within 180 days permit expiration date.
2. Performance Fibers WWTP is currently permitted to discharge at rate of 0.244 MGD and consists of
the following units: comminutor, bar screen, with an influent pump station; a mixing/neutralization
chamber with automatic pH control; aeration basin with mechanical aerators; coagulant addition
system; secondary clarifier; chlorine contact chamber (no chlorination); two coagulant settling ponds;
polishing pond; sludge drying bed; influent and effluent composite samplers and effluent flow meter.
3. At the time of inspection one surface aerator in the aeration basin was being repaired. Two aerators
are being operated all the time. Effluent flowing off the weirs of the secondary clarifier appeared clear.
One coagulant settling pond was in use, the other settling pond was not being used and contained
water. There was some sludge on the drying bed. Sludge is hauled by Republic Waste and is land
filled. Some duckweed was noted in the polishing pond. Effluent flowing into the Haw River appeared
clear with no solids. The facility has connected to Chatham County water and has abandoned the
water treatment plant. In addition, Aluminum Sulfate is no longer used as a coagulant.
Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and
conductivity. All other parameters are analyzed by Pace Analytics. All buffers were within expiration
date. All calibration logbooks are being maintained. Influent and effluent flow meters are calibrated
annually by an in-house technician. The influent flow composite sampler temperature was 3 degrees
C and the effluent flow composite sampler temperature was 3.5 degrees C.
5. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) for the period August 2012 through September 2013 were
reviewed for compliance with permit limit and monitoring requirements. A notice of violation was
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issued for exceeding daily maximum permit limit for BOD on February 06, 2013. This violation is under
review. There were no other discrepancies or violations noted.
6. The Permittee is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association. Instream monitoring is
waived.
7. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data
submitted on the DMR for August 2013. No discrepancies were noted
I would like to thank you and the staff for the time and assistance with this inspection. If you have any
questions about this letter or the inspection, please contact Mitch Hayes at 919.791.4261 or by email at
mitch. haves(cDncdenr.gov
In erely,
Gr /7/J
Danny Smith
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: RRO files. Central Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
r ^/'1 Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057
EPA
Approval expires 8.31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
i N I 2 1 51 31 NC0001899 111 12I 13/11/07 117 181 r J
I 191 C I 201
lJ LJ L�1 Li I
Remarks
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CIA Reserved-
67I 169 70) 3 i 71 I ty I 72I N I 73I I 174 75� I I I I I I 180
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Performance Fibers, Inc.
10:30AM 13/11/07
12/07/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Rdg Rd
New Hill NC 27562
12:00 PM 13/11/07
16/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representafive(s)Mfles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
w
John R Steber/HSE Leader/919-545-3783 /9195453703
Lawrence D. Murray/ORC/919-542-2200/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialRtle/Phone and Fax Number
Marry ,338 R StewartPea Rdg Rd New Hill NC 27562//919-545-3154/9195453703 Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 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 Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mitchell S Hayes RRO WQ//919-791-4200/
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EPA Form 3 40-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NC0001899 11 12I 13/11/07 17 18_I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionalsheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary)
Performance Fibers WWTP is currently permitted to discharge at rate of 0.244 MGD and consists on the
following units: bar screen, grinder, with an influent pump station; a mixing/neutralization chamber with
automatic pH control; aeration basin with mechanical aerators; coagulant addition system; secondary
clarifier; chlorine contact chamber (no chlorination); two coagulant settling ponds; polishing pond; sludge
drying bed; influent and effluent composite samplers and effluent flow meter.
At the time of inspection one surface aerator in the aeration basin was being repaired. Two aerators are
being operated all the time. Effluent flowing off the weirs of the secondary clarifier appeared clear. One
coagulant settling pond was in use, the other settling pond was not being used and contained water. There
was some sludge on the drying bed. Sludge is hauled by Republic Waste and is land filled. Some duckweed
was noted in the polishing pond. Effluent flowing into the Haw River appeared clear with no solids. The
facility has connected to Chatham County water and has abandoned the water treatment plant. In addition,
Aluminum Sulfate is no longer used as a coagulant.
Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and
conductivity. All other parameters are analyzed by Pace Analytics. All buffers were within expiration date. All
calibration logbooks are being maintained. Influent and effluent flow meters are calibrated annually by an
in-house technician. The influent flow composite sampler temperature was 3 degrees C and the effluent flow
composite sampler temperature was 3.5 degrees C.
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) for the period August 2012 through September 2013 were reviewed
for compliance with permit limit and monitoring requirements. A notice of violation was issued for exceeding
daily maximum permit limit for BOD on February 06, 2013. This violation is under review. There were no
other discrepancies or violations noted.
The Pennittee is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association. Instream monitoring is waived.
Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on
the DMR for August 2013. No discrepancies were noted
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Date: 11107/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
ROO
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
❑
❑
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: pH, BOD, total suspended solds, and oil and grease are required weekly.
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
■
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
■
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
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Comment: Permit was reissued 07.01.2012 and expires 07.13.2016. The permit
description for the facility lists a conventional water treatment plant with chemical
addition systems, The facility connected to county water and has abandon the water
treatment plant.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on OMRs?
■
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
❑
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO?
❑
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■
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
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■
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner -Facility: Performance rmers, Inc.
Inspection Date: 1110712013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■ ❑
Q
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: Annual Report not required.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: Effluent appeared clear flowing into the Haw River. There was little foam
dissipating within 20 feet.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
I]
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Flow meter is calibrated annually by the control technican on 02.2013.
Pump Station - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
Are float controls operable?
n
n
n
■
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
n
■
n
n
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
n
n
■
n
Comment: Telemetry and audible visual alarms are not available. Plant is staffed 24
hours a day; the pump station is checked 3 times a day.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
n
n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
n
n
n
■
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 11/07/2013
Pump Station - Influent
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
Comment: Telemetry and audible visual alarms are not available. Plant is staffed 24
hours a day; the pump station is checked 3 times a day.
Yes No NA NE
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
■
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Comment: A grinder is also installed
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
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Are weirs level?
■
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
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Is the drive unit operational?
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0
fl
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin Floc?
■
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %of the sidewall depth)
■
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Comment: There was no pin floc, no solids present. Effluent appeared clear flowing
over the weirs.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner -Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Date: 11/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of aeration system
surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
n
■
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■
n
n
n
Are the diffusers operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
0
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
F1
F1
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
n
Comment: One surface aerator was out of operation and being repaired. Two out of 3
surface aerators are operating contineously.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
O
0
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
In
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Incubator (SOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Comment: Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze pH,
temperature, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity. All other parameters are analyzed by
Pace Analytics. All buffers were within expiration date. All calibration logbooks are being
maintained.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
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
n
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, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
Comment: the effluent flow composite sampler temperature was 3.5 degrees C
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Page # 6

Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 11/07/2013
Upstream I Downstream Sampling
Owner -Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: Performance Fibers is a member of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin
Association. Upstream and downstream monitoring is waived.
Yes No NA NE
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Pat McCrory
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
October 10, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL 70120470000138431201
Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc
338 Pea Rdg Rd
New Hill NC 27562
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers, Inc.
Case No. NOV-2013-LV-0616
Chatham County
Dear Mr Peterson:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The Division of Water Resources has reviewed Performance Fibers, Inc.'s monitoring report for
February 2013 and we noted the following violation(s) had been reported:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
I Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Quantity Daily
02/06/13
16.7 lbs/day
22.51bs/day
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. It is the duty of every permitted
facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will
prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes,
rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please cont t Cheng Zhang at 919-791-4200
Since ly,
/InVh /l7
Danny S
Water Quality Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
xc: Central Files
RRO SWP files
North Carolina Division or Water Resources 1629 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone]
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From: Ascenzo, Tom
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:30 PM
To: Smith, Danny, Nisely, Myrl; Menefee-dunn, Barbara; Herzberg, Barry; Wiggins, Mack; Hayes,
Mitch; Parnell, David; Zhang, Cheng; Romanski, Autumn; Hall, Mandy; Garrett, Judy;
Richmond, Martin; Witherspoon, Lauren; Landry, Natalie
Subject: Complaint
BIMS#201101319 06/29/2011
Upset reported at Performance Fibers, US 1 and Pear Ridge Road, Chatham County. Reported 0930am by Marty Stewart
919-545-3147- 150 gallons bypass to influent plant..
Thomas B Ascenzo
Environmental Specialist
NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-791-4317
FAX:[phone]
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Ascenzo, Tom
From:
Berry, Ron
Sent:
Monday, May 14, 2012 10:56 AM
To:
Stewart, Marty
Cc:
Ascenzo, Tom, Smith, Danny
Subject:
FW: Wastewater Question
Marty,
Performance Fiber, Inc Chatham County facility has a permitted NPDES discharge based on complex treated wastewater
streams from industrial, domestic, stormwater, and water treatment plant sources. The industrial source is further
divided into process and non -process waste sources to comply with federal -based water quality standards. As long as
you are maintaining compliance with your NPDES permit an approved six month test period can be granted with
possible additional conditions.
To gain approval from the Division, submit in writing (email is acceptable) details on the proposed test including
type/source of wastewater, volume (MGD) of wastewater, start/end date of test, and name of POTW receiving diverted
waste stream. The POTW also needs to agree to accept the wastewater, and if applicable needs to be approved to
receive any non -domestic wastewater. The request should be submitted to your Raleigh Regional Office contact and to
Ron Berry at the email address below.
If a test is strictly related to internal efforts such as water conservation, recycling, changes to reduce wastewater then
the interest by the Division would be if any additional pilot test of wastewater treatment technology is involved such as
reverse osmosis, membrane filtration, etc., and where is the newly generated wastewater being diverted.
Based on this email, for diversion of your domestic wastewater to a POTW the only additional conditions would be to
indicate on your DMR the days the waste is diverted. However it is recommended you may want to conduct this test
when you are schedule to conduct your quarterly chronic toxicity test. If a permanent change to send your domestic
wastewater to the POTW is wanted, this impacts the effluent chemical characteristics as well as the NPDES BOD and TSS
mass limits, then you will need to apply for a NPDES permit modification.
A test involving non -domestic waste streams will be a case by case approval process. Any permanent change in the
wastewater sources volume or make up may impact the effluent chemical characteristics and/or application of water
quality standards and require a permit modification.
If you have any more questions let me know.
Ron
Ron Berry [e-mail]
Engineer I
DWQ/Point Source/NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
NCDENR
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Office: Archdale Building Room 925Y
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. From: Ascenzo, Tom
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 9:38 AM
To: Berry, Ron
Subject: FW: Wastewater Question
Ron, can you please assist Marty Stewart with Performance Fibers (NC0001899). Thanks. Tom
From: Stewart, Marty fmailto:Marty.Stewart(&Derformancefibers.coml
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:46 PM
To: Ascenzo, Tom
Subject: Wastewater Question
Tom,
I hope have been doing well. I have a question about our wastewater operations that you may determine is better suited
for someone else in DWQ (like our permitting engineer, which I am not sure who that is). If so, please pass it to the
appropriate person.
What would have to occur (paperwork, discussions, approvals, between us and DWQ) if we wanted to study a possible
change in the wastewater stream that is treated at our WWTP? (Specifically, send some of our process water to WWTP)
We are having alot of discussions with our new water contract partner about improving efficiencies and costs at our
facility. We are discussing all options in this initial stage to see what would work best for us in the long run.
Thanks for any assistance you can give me!
Marty Stewart
Performance Fibers Inc.
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Governor Director
Mr. Marty R. Stewart
Performance Fibers Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Natural Resources
October 10. 2012
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Performance Fibers Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0001899
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Marty Stewart:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On October 10, 2012, Thomas Ascenzo of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO), conducted a
compliance inspection (CEI) of the Performance Fibers Inc. wastewater treatment plant. The
assistance of yourself and Larry Murray, operator in charge (ORC) was appreciated as it
facilitated the inspection process.
The following observations were made:
Performance Fibers, Inc. is authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located
at Performance Fibers, Inc. WWTP, East of Moncure off Pea Ridge Road in Chatham
County. The facilities outfall #001 discharges into receiving waters designated as Haw
River, a stream classified as WS-IV waters within the Cape Fear River Basin. The
facility's outfall #002 discharges into an unnamed tributary of Shaddox Creek, classifiec
as WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
2. Performance Fibers WWTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.244 MGD
and consists of : a sanitary flow bar screen and grinder, process wastewater bar screen,
neutralization chamber, aeration basin, secondary clarifier, sludge drying bed, polishing
pond.
The DMR for January 2012 was reviewed and compared to lab reports. No mistakes or
inconsistencies were noted. Chain of custody was complete and kept on file as
required.
4. Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze PH, temperature, and D.O.
All other parameters are sent to Pace Analytical for analysis. N�o �`t,Carolina
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5. Mr. Stewart's and Mr. Murray's files were well organized, which eases the inspection
review process.
6. Sludge from the facility is hauled and disposed of by Republic Waste.
7. The ORC Log book and Lab Log sheets were inspected and filled out appropriately.
8. The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis. Inspection revealed calibration stickers
with the date 8/31/2012 indicating last calibration.
9. Polishing pond has minor algae growth along on the banks of the pond.
10.Outfall #001 was observed to be clear and free of pollutants.
11. Composite sampler temperatures were noted to be 3 degree Celsius.
12. Right of way to the effluent pipe was properly maintained and cleared of any vegetation.
The plant was well maintained. All plant components were inspected and were operational..
Please continue your diligence in the proper operation and maintenance of the Performance
Fibers WWTP. Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this inspection, please
do not hesitate to contact me at 919-791-4256 or you can e-mail me at
tom.ascenzo(a).ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Thomas Ascenzo
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection
Attachment: Compliance Inspection Reports
CC: Central Files NC0001899
Raleigh Regional Office SWP
Marty Stewart -Performance Fibers, Inc.
Larry Murray
338 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, NC 27562

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB
fas No. 2o40-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
i I N I 2 151 3I NC0001899 111 12I 12,10/10 117 181 C I 191S 20
IJ U LJ J
Remarks
2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111E
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved —
72u 7374 75I J I 80
67I 169 7071 ty
SectionB: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 12/10/10
12/07/01
Performance Fibers, Inc.
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
10:45 AM 12/10/10
16/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
nr
Name, Address of Responsible OficialTtle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Marty R Stewart,338 Pea Ridge Rd New Hill NC 27562//919-545-3154/9195453703 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E 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
tom ascenzo FRO WQ//919-791-4200/
of Manage R vie a Ag ncy/Off none and Fax Numbers Date
Vignore tentdA
EPA Form 3 0-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 10/10/2012
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?
Owner -Facility: Performance Fibers,lnc.
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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:
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: Effluent is clear of any pollutants
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 10/10/2012
Lagoons
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: Lagoon has minor algea noted.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: Sampler temp is at 3 degrees cel.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 10/1012012
Secondary Clarifier
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Owner - Faclllty: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Plant analzes ph, conductivity, temperature. All other parameter are sent to
Pace Analyticals for analysis.
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Regional Field Inspectors Check List for Field Parameters
Name of site to be Inspected: f f/CfavnA. I/7�eLS' Date: /6Aj/o;o
Field certification # (if applicable): �U �0 Insppec-tor: %r // C&J-Zo
NPDES #: 9e�1 9/ Region: ktY�/16y
I Circle the parameter or parameters performed at this site.
Residual Chlorine, Settleable Solids, pH DO Conductivit emperature
11. Instrumentation:
A. Does the facility have the equipment necessary to analyze field parameters as circled above?
1. A pH meter Yes No
2. A Residual Chlorine meter Yes No
3. DO meter Yes No
4. A Cone for settleable solids Yes No
5. A thermometer or meter that measures temperature. Yes No
6. Conductivity meter Yes No
III. Calibration/Analysis:
1. Is the pH meter calibrated with 2 buffers and
checked with a third buffer each day of use? Yes No
2. For Total Residual Chlorine, is a check standard
analyzed each day of use? Yes nNo
3. Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed
each day of use? Yes No
4, For Settleable Solids, is 1 liter of sample
settled for 1 hour? Yes o
5. Is the temperature measuring device calibrated
annually against a certified thermometer? Yes No
6. For Conductivity, is a calibration standard
analyzed each day of use? 0
No

IV. Documentation:
1.
Is the date and time that the sample was collected documente
. Yes
No
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Is the sample site documented?
Yes
No
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Is the sample collector documented?
Yes
No
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Is the analysis date and time documented?
Yes
No
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Did the analyst sign the documentation?
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No
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Is record of calibration documented?
Yes
No
7.
For Settleable Solids, is sample volume and
1 hour time settling time documented?
Yes
No
8.
For Temperature, is the annual calibration of
the measuring device documented?
Yes
No
Comments
Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification Program.
DWQ Lab Certification
Chemistry Lab
Courier # 52-01-01
FIELD INSPECTOR CHECKLIST REV 04/23/2002

North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Don Peterson
Performance Fibers
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
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NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakikl, P.E.
Director
April 20, 2012
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Performance Fibers Inc.
Permit No.NC0001899
Performance Fibers WWTP
Chatham County
Dear Mr Peterson :
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the January 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter(s) at Outfall 001:
Parameter
I Date
I Reported Value
�eporting Requirement
onductivit
1/31/2012
/A
I Monthly
Missing Monthly Conductivity entry on January 2012 DMR
Failure to provide timely and accurate DMRs is a violation of your NPDES permit. If this
violation is due to a transcription error, and certifiable data are available to rectify the
noncompliance, we ask that you please submit an amended DMR(s) to the Division of Water
Quality by May 30, 2012. Send copies of the amended report to:
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Raleigh Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive, INC 27699
Phone: [phone]FAX: [phone]
Customer service: 1-877-623.6748
Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Alfirmalive Action Employer
One NCarolina
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Performance Fibers
Chatham County
Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of
civil penalties. Violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day
for each violation. Any efforts undertaken to bring the facility back into compliance are not an
admission of culpability. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and
extent of harm to the environment, and the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be
considered in any future actions undertaken.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Tom Ascenzo
(919)-791-4256 or myself at (919)-791-4200.
(,incerel ,
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Regional S ervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Raleigh RO File Copy
DWQ Central Files

AFKAJ i
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 20, 2011
Mr. Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc.
338 Pea Ridge Road
New Hill, NC 27562
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Performance Fibers Inc. WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0001899
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On October 19, 2011, Thomas Ascenzo of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO), conducted a compliance
inspection (CEI) of the Performance Fibers Inc. wastewater treatment plant. The assistance of Marty R. Stewart -
Environmental Engineer and Larry Murray, operator in charge (ORC) was appreciated as it facilitated the
inspection process.
The following observations were made:
1. Performance Fibers, Inc. is authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at Performance
Fibers, Inc. WWTP, East of Moncure off Pea Ridge Road in Chatham County. The permit expired on July
31, 2011 and is currently in the renewal process with the Division. The facilities outfall #001 discharges
into receiving waters designated as Haw River, a stream classified as WS-IV waters within the Cape Fear
River Basin. The facility's outfall #002 discharges into an unnamed tributary of Shaddox Creek, classified
as WS-IV waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
2. Performance Fibers WWTP is currently permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.244 MGD and consists of : a
sanitary flow bar screen and grinder, process wastewater bar screen, neutralization chamber, aeration
basin, secondary clarifier, sludge drying bed, polishing pond.
3. The DMR for August 2011 was reviewed and compared to lab reports. No mistakes or inconsistencies
were noted. Chain of custody was complete and kept on file as required.
4. Performance Fibers has a laboratory certification to analyze PH, temperature, and D.O. All other
parameters are sent to Pace Analytical for analysis.
5. Mr. Stewart's and Mr. Murray's files were well organized, which eases the inspection review process.
6. Sludge from the facility is hauled and disposed of by Republic Waste.
7. The ORC Log book and Lab Log sheets were inspected and filled out appropriately.
8. The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis. Inspection revealed calibration stickers with the date
912011 indicating last calibration.
9. Polishing pond has slight algae growth along on the banks of the pond.
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10. Outfall #001 was observed to be clear and free of pollutants. NthCaoli
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Performance Fibers Inc. Wastewater Ti ient Plant CEI
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The plant was well maintained. All plant components were inspected and were operational..
Please continue your diligence in the proper operation and maintenance of the Performance Fibers WWTP.
Should you or your staff have any questions regarding this inspection, please do not hesitate to contact me at
919-7914256 or you can e-mail me at tom.ascenzo(o)ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Thomas Ascenzo
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection
Attachment: Compliance Inspection Reports
CC: Central Files NC0001899
Raleigh Regional Office SWP
Larry Murray -Performance Fibers, Inc.
Marty Stewart
338 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, NC 27562

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 UN 2 US3I NC0001899 111 121 11/10/19 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I—I
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21111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11II1111[IIIIIIIIII 111II]6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA ---------Reserved -------------- -------
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00 PM 11/10119
07104/O1
Performance Fibers, Inc.
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
02:10 PM 11/10/19
11/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representalive(syTitles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Marty R Stewart,338 Pea Ridge Rd New Hill NC 2756211919-545-3154/9195453703 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check onl those areas evaluated
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findin Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office; Phone and Fax Numbers Date
tom ascenzo RRO WO//919-791-4200/
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ignatu of Manage ant O A Revi er noy/Oirce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 60-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 10/19/2011
Owner - Facility: PerformanceFibers. Inc.
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules
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Operations & Maintenance
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Record Keeping
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Permit: NC0001899 Owner - Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Date: 10/1912011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Comment: Permit is in renewal process..
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: Effluent pipe is located at stream across the street from the plant.
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Secondary Clarifier
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/. of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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Permit: NC0001899
Inspection Date: 10I1912011
Lagoons
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Owner -Facility: Performance Fibers, Inc.
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: Weeds and vegetation cleared by a landscaping company on contract.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
Chemical Feed
Is containment adequate?
Is storage adequate?
Are backup pumps available?
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
Comment:
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F.�( _.,I.%li"E'
Danny Smith, RRO SWP Supervisor
TO: COMPANY: NC DWQ
FROM: Marty Stewart
DATE: 9123/2011
RE: CS-SSO Report Form �je coo )if 9 y C/1A?1;1, Ai
PAGES (INCLUDING COVER): 10 CC:
Please find attached the CS-SSO Report for Performance Fibers, Inc. for an incident on
September 20, 2011. Tom Ascenzo was contacted on September 21, 2011 in regards to this
incident. Please contact me with any questions at 919-545-3154 or
martv. stewart(&,perform ancefibers.com.
Conlidentiality Notice Information comai nod in this message is intended only for the use of the recipien(s) or entity to which it is
addressed, and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, you
have received this facsi mile in error and you are not authorized to read, print, retain copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If
you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return facsimile and destroy the copy you received.

r�.9
pC Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
r` < PART I
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of
the sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: / �.,� ,r� •� (WQCS# If active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: I .. 2 + ._ Y D. nl Incident# Z° )
Owner: i - ,` c" -`. ^' Region:
CRY: County:
Source of SSO (check applicable) : ❑ Sanitary Sewer ® Pump Station I Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consists t in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 8,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc.) �• " - .^ - w i.�. 1, (• •,1 •w , i.�.!-1 -ZI -
Manhole #
Latitude (degreeslminute/second). ' Longitude(degreeslminute/second):
Incident Started Dt: Time. I' incident End Dt - i Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy) hh:mm AM/PM (Min-dd-yyyy) hh:mm AMIPM
Estimated volume of the SSO: gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour). 11
Describe how the volume was determined: " "
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Weather conditions during SSO event
Did SSO reach surface waters? ❑ Yes © No❑ Unknown
Surface water name:
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes ❑ No❑ Unknown
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO.
❑ Severe Natural Condition
Q Inflow and Infiltration
❑ Vandalism
❑ Pipe Failure (Break)
24-hour verbal notification (name of person
® DWQ ❑ Emergency Mgmt.
Volume reaching surface waters (gallons):
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
❑ Grease
❑ Pump Station Equipment Failure
❑ Debris In line
❑ Roots
❑ Power outage
❑ Other (Please explain in Part II)
Date (mm-dd-yyyy). .. _ ! -2 , 1 Time (hh:mm AM/PM). I C. i S ANSI
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the countyw erTi —ie e- ischarge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
Refer to the referenced statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Quality, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to Division unless R
is demonstrated mat:
1) the discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge: or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Pemnittee
andlor owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
for the determination of any enforcement action. I heretore, it is important to be as complete as possible.
WHETHER OR NOT PART II IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM.
CS-SSO Form Page 1

Form CS-SSO
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PART I I
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAL OFFICE
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Severe Natural Condition (hurricane, tornado, etc.)
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
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How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Comments:
Grease (Documentation such as cleaning, inspections, enforcement actions, past overflow reports,
eTwational material and-dIsTribu i n daTe; etc. shouldTe available upon request.)
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit of grease traps/interceptors?
Have there been recent inspections and/or enforcement actions taken on nearby restaurants or other
nonresidential grease contributors?
Explain
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by grease?
When?
If yes, describe them:
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location?
Explain.
❑ YeSO No ® NA❑ NE
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❑ Yell No ®NA❑ NE
No®NA❑NE
CS-SSO Form Page 2

I lave educational materials about grease been distributed in the past?
When-,
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and to whom?
Explain?
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last checked for grease
accumulation? IIC�II
Were the floats clean? ❑ Ye� No 0 NA❑ NE
Comments:
Roots
Do you have an active root control program on the line / area in question? ❑ Yeso No 3 NA ❑ NE
Describe
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location because of roots? ❑ Ye30 No Q NA❑ NE
Explain
What corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and surrounding system if
associated with the SSO)?
What corrective actions are planned at the SSO location to reduce root intrusion?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? Ye No ®NA❑ NE
If Yes. when'?
Comments
Inflow and Infiltration ppl
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any permit that ❑Yeypl No ❑ NA❑NE
addresses Ifl?
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Explain if Yes.
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows at this spill ktcation
within the last year?
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in. the collection system at the UYSSUNOLJNAUNE
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? Y No ❑ NA❑ NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? Ely No (RNA[] NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there been a ny grant or loan applications for IA reduction projects? Y No ❑ NA❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or doss connections with storm sewers? FJJ Ye ypl No ❑ NA❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been inspected recently? ❑ Ye No ❑NA❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future III related SSOs at this location?
Comments:
Pump Station Equipment Failure (Documentation of testing records etc., shoul be provided upon request.)
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication)
NJA
❑ Yea
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Audible ❑ Yes
Visual ❑ Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) ❑Yes
Emergency Contact Signage ❑ Yes
Other ❑ Yes
Describe the equipment that failed?
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure, power failure, high
water, etc.)?
Were notification/alarm systems operable? ❑ YeZ] No E] NA❑ NE
If no, explain
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance andlor Inspection performed?
What specifically was checked/maintained?
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate?
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve. seal, etc.)?
Was a spare or portable pump Immediately available?
If a float problem. when were the floats last tested? How?
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Comments:
❑ Yey_I No (,NA❑ NE
❑ YeyoNo ® NA❑ NE
❑Yec No®NA❑NE
❑ YeE0 No ® NA❑ NE
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Power outage (Documentation of testing, records, etc., should be provided of akernative power source
upon requesTT—
What is your alternate power or pumping source?
Did it function properly?
Describe?
When was the alternate power or pumping source last tested under load?
If caused by a weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken to
prepare for the event?
Comments:
Vandalism
Provide police report number:
Was the site secured?
If Yes, how?
Have there been previous problems with vandalism at the $SO location?
If Yes, explain:
What security measures have been put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future?
Comments:
No ® NA❑ NE
❑ Yeso No ❑ NA❑ NE
Debris in line (Rocks, sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the collection system, etc.)
What type of debris has been found in the line?
Suspected cause or source of debris.
Are manholes in the area secure and intact!
No UrNA❑ NE
No RNA❑ NE
Ye No® NA❑ NE
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When was the area last checked/cleaned?
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous problems with debris? ❑ Yea_l No Q NA❑ NE
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future similar ❑ Yezf Nu ❑ NA [I NE
occurrences?
Comments:
Other (Pictures and police report, as applicable, must be available upon request.)
Describe.
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem? ❑ Yes0 No © NA❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen the impact of the
SSO?
Comments:
Pipe Failure (Break)
Pipe size (inches)
What is the pipe material?
What is the approximate age of line/pipe? (years old) _ rr��''''rt
Is this a gravity line? ❑ Ye O No 19 NA❑ NE
Is this a force main line? ❑ YeSO No ® NA❑ NE
Is the line a "High Priority" line? ❑ Yen No ® NA❑ NE
Last inspection date and findings
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If a force main then,
Was the break on the force main veritical?
❑ YIQ No Q NA NE
Was the break on the force main horizantal?
❑ YeSC No 0 NA [I NE
Was the leak at the joint due to gasket failure?
❑ YZ No 0 NA❑ NE
Was the leak at the joint due to split bell?
❑ Yeso No ❑ NA❑ NE
When was the last inspection or test of the nearest air -release valve to determine of operable?
When Was the last maintenace of the air release pericrmetl 7
If gravity sewer then,
Does the line receive flow from a force main immediately upstream of the failed section of pipe?
nn t;'
❑ Yes_r No E) NA ❑ NE
If yes, what measures are taken to control the hydrogen sulfide production?
When was the line last inspected or videoed?
If line collapsed, what is the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure?
What type of repair was made?
Is the repair temporary or permanent?
If temporary, when is the permanent repair planned?
Have there been other failures of this line in the past five years?
�S
❑ Yeo No M NA❑ NE
If so. then describe
System Visitation
ORC
❑Yes
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' • Backup
Name
Cert#
Date visited.
Time visited:
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
® Yes
n°
Asa representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to
e best ot my now a ge.
Person submitting claim: Date: 0'('2 3I
Signature: Title:
Telephone Number.
i
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sentto the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Don Peterson
Performance Fibers Inc
338 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill NC 27562
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 10, 2011
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NC0001899
Performance Fibers, Inc.
Case No. NOV-2011-LV-0345
Chatham County
Dear Mr Peterson:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed Performance Fibers, Inc.'s monitoring report for
May 2011 and we noted the following violation(s) had hPPn rProKPA-
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value Limit Type
Solids, Total Suspended -
Quantity Daily
05/26/11
10.61bs/day
10.9 lbs/day Daily
Maximum
Remedial actions chnia i
_
Exceeded
--" .�_+ ru wucct m15 proDtem. 1L IS me duty Ot-every permitted
facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will
prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes,
rivers and streams.
If you have any questions regardin this notice, please act Tom Ascenzo at 919-791-4200
Since y,
Danny S
Surface ater Protection Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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RRO SWP files
Oft NO�f�hCarolina
Natutn!!y
North Carolina Division of Water quality 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27899-7628 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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