NC0072729_Permit Issuance_20011031

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
October 31, 2001
Mr. John A. Gentry
USDI-Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, NC 28803
NCDENR.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO072729
Mount Pisgah Lodge & Recreation Ctr.
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Gentry:
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).
Weekly temperature monitoring was inadvertently left out of your draft permit. Since weekly
temperature monitoring was required in the previous permit, it has been added to the final permit.
(Refer to A.(1.)).
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 this permit, please conta t Christie Jackso at telephone
number [phone], ension 538.
`-- Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON_
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Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit �
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 Telephone [phone]Oa3 FAX [phone]
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PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended, The
USDI- Blue Ridge Parkway
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Mount Pisgah Lodge and Recreational Area
Mt. Pisgah Developed Area
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Haywood County
to receiving waters designated as an Unnamed Tributary to Pisgah Creek in the French Broad River basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2001.
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This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on ovember 30, 2006.
Signed this day October 31, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Acting Director
A'ja'" Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

%SDI -Blue Ridge Parkway is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.032 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Lagoon which is divided into aeration and settling units
♦ Equalization tank
♦ Pressure filters
♦ Chemical feed capabilities for polymer addition
♦ Chlorination
♦ Dechlorination
The facility is located at Mt. Pisgah Lodge and Recreation Area, Mt. Pisgah
Developed Area, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, in Haywood County
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into an unnamed tributary to Pisgah Creek, classified WS-III Trout waters in the
French Broad River basin.

County Boundary
• NPDES discharger
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USUI-Blue Klage F'arKway State Grid: F7NE
Mount Pisgah Lodge & Recreation Area USGS Quad: Cruso
NCO072729 Subbasin: 04-03-05
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Permit NC0072729
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. 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
; Fre uenc
Sample Type
Sample Locationl
Flow
0.032 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day (202C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygenz
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
2001100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28.0,ug/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Chronic Toxicity3
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH4
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream samples shall be collected 100 feet above discharge. Downstream samples shall be
collected 300 feet below discharge.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 2.0 mg/L.
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 25 %: August, November, February, and May
(See Part A(2).)
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.

Permit NCO072729 -
A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LH IIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Certodaphnia dubiu at an effluent concentration of 25 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, QuarnterIu monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Certodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions or "North Carolina Phase H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or
subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of August, November, Februarm,and May.
Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all
treatment processes.
U 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 Effiuent 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 II 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 TBP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the
following address:
Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch 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 Branch 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 speed 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 monthfollowing ing the month of the initial monitoring.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
NO beat. of Environment �,�IM _!
& Natural Resourc�eeffim 1V-�
Asheville Regional O�
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCEs
September 12, 2001
MEMORANDUM
To: Harold Saylor
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Asheville Regional Office
From: Carliethia Rivers
NPDES Unit
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO072729
Mount Pisgah Lodge & Rec. Area
Haywood County
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by October 12,
2001. If you have any questions on the draft permit, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address
listed at the bottom of this page.
RESPONSE: (Check one)
©Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated effluent limits
are met prior to disebarge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated water quality standards.
❑ Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met
❑ Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET@http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Charles.Weaver®ncmail.net

Re: [Fwd: DEH Comments]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: DEH Comments]
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:45:10 -0400
From: Jerry Freeman <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Harold Saylor <[e-mail]>
CC: Christie Jackson <Christie [e-mail]>,
Pat Crawford <[e-mail]>
Harold/Christie;
This NPDES permit application was recieved in the regional office on
October 12, 2001. I reviewed it on the 15th of October and gave it to the
secretary to copy and return the original. I am advised that this goes out
one time a week, either on a Friday or a Monday, either the 19th or the
22nd.
Either way, I concurred with the issuance of the permit.
Jerry Freeman
Harold Saylor wrote:
> what about it, Jerry? Can you help Christie?
>-------- Original Message --------
> Subject: DEH Comments
> Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 15:22:42 -0400
> From: Christie Jackson <[e-mail]>
> Organization: 1VC DENR DWQ
> To: Harold Saylor <[e-mail]>
> Hey Harold,
> I've got another one that I don't have DEH comments on. It's NCO027229
> (Mount Pisgah Lodge & Rec. Center in Haywood County) Can you help?
> Thanks,
> Christie
Jerry Freeman - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office - Merrimon Ave. Office
Division of Environmental Health - Public Water Supply
852 Merrimon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Jerry Freeman <Terry.R.Freeman([e-mail]>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Environmental Health - Public Water Supply
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION/NPDES
UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE
CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-
1617
NOTIFICATION OF
INTENT TO ISSUE A
NPDES WASTEWATER
PERMIT
On the basis of thorough
staff review and application
of NC General Statute
NORTH CAROLINA
LIPPING OF LEGAL HAYWOOD
COUNTY
ADVERTISEMENT _
143.21, Public law 92-500
and other lawful standards
reproduction. Mail loan-
merits and/or requests far
Solo Road Maggie Valle
NC 28751 has applied for
and regulations, the North
information to the N[
permit renewal tar a facih
Carolina Environmental
Division of Water Quality at
located in Haywood (our
Management Commission
the above address or call
discharging treated west
proposes to issue a National
Ms. Christie Jackson of
water into Jonathon (re,
Pollutant Discharge
[phone], extension
in the French Broad Riv
Elimination System (NPDES)
538. Please include the
Basin. Currently fecal ci
wastewater discharge per-
NPDES permit number
iform and total residu
mit to the person(s) listed
(attached) in any communi-
chlorine are water quail
below effective 45 days
cation. Interested persons
limited. This discharge in
from the publish date of
may also visit the Division
affect future allocations
this notice.
of Water Quality at 512 N.
the portion of the receivii
Written comments
Salisbury Street, Raleigh,
stream.
regarding the proposed
N( 27604-1148 between
NPDES Permit Numb
USDI-BLI
ppermU will be accepted until
30 days after the pub0sh of
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. to review irdor-
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this notice. All comments
motion on file.
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received prior to that date
NPDES Permit Number
PACK SO. ASHEVILLE I
for
are considered in the final
NC0044199, M(ELROY INC
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determinations regarding
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permit renewal for a fade
the proposed permit. The
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discharging
Director of the NC Division
28786 has applied a
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located in HAYWOOD County
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meeting for the proposed
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permit should ibe Division
PIGEON RIVER in the
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receive a significant degree
FRENCH BROAD River Basin.
chlorine are wafer qua[
of public interest.
Currently no parameters are
limited. This discharge in
Copies of the draft per-
water quality limited. This
affect future altamtions
mil and other supporting
discharge may affect future
this portion of the receivi
information on file used to
allocations in this portion of
stream.
determine conditions pres-
the receiving stream.
No. 22788 Sept.17, 201
ent in the draft permit are
NPDES Permit Number
available upon request and
N(0056561, Town of
payment of the costs of
Maggie Volley WV7fP, 3987
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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United States Department of the Interior
IN REPLY REFER TO
October 17, 2001
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
ATTN: Ms. Carliethia Rivers
Dear Ms. Rivers:
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO072729
Mount Pisgah Lodge &
Recreation Area
Haywood County
We have reviewed the subject draft permit and have no substantial revision request. We
would like to point out that the address shown for the Blue Ridge Parkway is incorrect on
the Public Notice information. The correct address is 199 Hemphill Knob Road,
Asheville, NC 28803. We would also like to see the description read "discharging
wastewater into an unnamed tributary to 'Pisgah Creek" rather than "UT PISGAH
CREEK".
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact me at 828-
271-4779, extention 213.
John A. Gentry
Chief, Maintenance and Engineering

IN RULY REFER TO
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June 1, 2001
United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Attn: Ms. Valery Stephens
F�U C E
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.11ATER QUALITY
RCEBRANCH
Subject: Permit Renewal; NPDES Permit NCO072729
Blue Ridge Parkway/Mt. Pisgah WWTP, Haywood County
Dear Ms. Stephens:
Enclosed are the original and two copies of the application for renewing the subject NPDES permit,
along with Attachment A, describing improvements made to the plant since the last application.
Attachment A also describes our sludge management.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please feel free to give me a call at
[phone], extension 213.
Respectfully submitted,
John A. Gentry
Chief, Division of ntenance
and Engineering
Enclosures

• , ° Permit Renewal; NPDES Permit NC0072729B1ue Ridge Parkway/Mt. Pisgah WWTP, Haywood County
Attachment A
Improvements Made Since Last Application:
Spring, 1997 installed dramad sludge bagging unit to aid Sludge removal
Upgraded Flow Meters
Fall, 1998 Replaced filter medium to improve the quality of effluent
Removed 82,500 gallons of sludge by contract
Fall, 1999 Removed 120,000 gallons of sludge by contract
The sludge removed above was disposed of at local area Grade 4 treatment plants.
Spring, 2000 Upgraded sewer line from parkway road to wastewater treatment plant
Spring, 2001 Built and installed a bar screen to remove inorganic solids.
Winter/spring, 2001 Removed 500,000 gallons of sludge by contract, disposed at Metropolitan Sewage
District treatment plant, Asheville, NC and installed a new 45 mil polypropylene
lagoon liner over the existing hypalon liner
Sludze Management
An agreement is in place with the Metropolitan Sewage District, Asheville, NC (MSD) to accept the
sludge generated by the subject plant. Sludge is bagged at the site or pumped by vacuum trucks and
transported to MSD.
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