NCS000615_Fact sheet binder_20240605

DEQ / DEMLR
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES INDUSTRIAL INDIVIDUAL
STORMWATER PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
Basic Information for Permit Issuance and Renewals:
Permit Writer/Date Brianna Young 5/23/2024
Permit Number NCS000615
Owner/Facility Name Craven County Wood Energy,LP/Craven County
Wood Energy,LP
4911 (221117)/Electrical generation by combustion
SIC(NAICS)Code/Category of biomass wood waste(Biomass electric power
generation)
Basin Name/Sub-basin number Neuse/03-04-08
Receiving Stream/HUC UT to Bachelor Creek/030202020605
Stream Classification/Stream Segment C; Sw,NSW/27-98
Is the stream impaired on 303 d list]? No
Any TMDLs? No
Any threatened and/or endangered species? See Section 2 below
Any compliance concerns? See Section 2 below
Any permit mods since lastpermit? N/A
New expiration date 6/30/2029
Comments on Draft Permit? See Section 6 below
Section 1. Facility Activities and Process:
Craven County Wood Energy, LP generates electricity by the combustion of biomass wood waste. The
boiler is permitted to operate using a combination of up to 100% clean wood, a maximum of 50%
railroad ties, a maximum of 50% cotton waste, a maximum of 121,615 tons/year or approximately 20%
poultry waste, and/or plywood trimmings. This facility also has a maximum permitted annual capacity
factor for natural gas of 10%. Natural gas is only combusted during start-up and is not used during
routine operations. The facility is also permitted to combust propane for start-up purposes. Steam
generated in the boiler is used to operate a heavy industrial turbine generator producing 48 MW of
electricity(50 MW gross production)that is sold directly to Duke Energy. The exhaust gases from the
boiler are routed through a mechanical multi-cyclone dust collector and subsequently through an
electrostatic precipitator before exhausted up the stack.
Outfalls are currently covered under wastewater permit NCO075281. Per the application, outfall 001 has
not discharged since 2016 (discharge was rerouted to the City of New Bern's WWTP) and discharge
from outfall 002 was suspended in 2019 (stormwater came into contact with poultry litter and had
elevated constituent concentrations). Per the permit application, stormwater from the fuel yard, fuel
storage pile, and service water building flow to the retention pond in the northeast corner of the site
where it is permitted to be discharged to Bachelor Creek. Discharge from the retention pond is
temporarily suspended until CCWE received approval from NCDEQ to resume discharge.
Potential sources of pollution onsite include:
• Cooling Tower Water Treatment Chemicals: Chemicals used in the cooling tower(sulfuric acid
and sodium hypochlorite) are stored in bulk tanks or handled in bulk transport containers. An oil-
water separator tank is located in this area.
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• Wood Chip Handling Area: Material handling equipment used to move the wood chips at the
fuel storage pile is refueled next to the diesel tanks. Oils, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids present.
Any spills or discharges in this area are absorbed by the wood chips. All waste materials, spent
filters, and absorbents used in the area are stored in closed containers prior to disposal.
• Dozer Building Area: Two (2) diesel fuel tanks, 55-gallon drums and totes of used oils and
liquids, and a wastewater tank.
• Near Iron Removal System: Three (3) chemical tanks are located near the iron removal system.
• Boiler Building Area: A 330-gallon sulfuric acid bulk tote, an emergency generator, a double-
walled diesel tank, and a mobile/portable fuel oil tank(when not in use).
• Fuel Storage Yard: Wood chips are stored in a material handling and storage yard with
stormwater flowing to a retention pond. Poultry litter fuel is protected from stormwater contact
by an open-ended shed. Discharge from the retention pond has been temporarily suspended and
will resume upon approval.
• Oil-Water Separator(OWS): All building floor drains, including the maintenance areas, are
discharged to the cooling tower through an OWS.
• Laydown Yard: Several used oil totes and drums, two (2)unconnected transformers, and a
gasoline storage tank.
• Refuse Containers: Two (2) covered trash dumpsters for general sanitary landfill trash.
• Oil-containing Equipment: Five (5)non-PCB oil transformers and one (1) 40-gallon transformer.
• Fly Ash Handling Area: Ash from the boiler is collected and loaded into trailers for transfer to
local farm fields to be used as a soil amendment. A stormwater catch basin with a sediment filter
is located just northeast of the ash handling area. In the event that any ash spills during
loading/unloading operations, the sediment filter prevents ash from entering the drain system and
discharging off-site.
• Bottom Ash Loading/Unloading Area: Containment walls are utilized to contain the bottom ash
piles before transfer. The bottom ash is used as fill at the local landfill.
Outfall SW003:
Drainage area consists of the boiler building (roof drains), mechanical shop, cooling towers, water
storage tank, refuse dumpster, ash handling area, ash storage building, Conex parts storage boxes,
oil/water separator, fuel storage tank,bulk chemical storage areas, conveyor, vehicle service area,
transformer substation, and a parking area.
Additional Outfalls:
Outfall 001:
Discharge was rerouted to the City of New Bern's WWTP in 2016.
Outfall 002:
Drainage area consists of the fuel yard, fuel storage pile,poultry litter storage barns, service water
building, conveyor, truck scale, dumpster, dozer building, used oil storage, material handling and
storage area and a retention pond. Discharge was suspended in 2019. Per the January 2024 inspection
report, this outfall was rerouted to the City of New Bern's WWTP. Information provided 2/20/2024
indicates water from the pond is used in the site's stormwater reuse program.
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Why Industrial Sites with Stormwater are Subject to a Permit: Federal NPDES regulations define
stormwater discharge associated with industrial activity in 40 CFR §122.26 (b)(14) as: "the discharge
from any conveyance that is used for collecting and conveying storm water and that is directly related to
manufacturing,processing or raw materials storage areas at an industrial plant. The term does not
include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program under this part 122.
For the categories of industries identified in this section, the term includes, but is not limited to, storm
water [sic] discharges from industrial plant yards; immediate access roads and rail lines used or traveled
by carriers of raw materials, manufactured products, waste material, or byproducts used or created by
the facility; material handling sites; refuse sites; sites used for the application or disposal of process
waste waters (as defined at part 401 of this chapter); sites used for the storage and maintenance of
material handling equipment; sites used for residual treatment, storage, or disposal; shipping and
receiving areas; manufacturing buildings; storage areas (including tank farms) for raw materials, and
intermediate and final products; and areas where industrial activity has taken place in the past and
significant materials remain and are exposed to storm water. For the purposes of this paragraph, material
handling activities include storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of any raw
material, intermediate product, final product, byproduct or waste product. The term excludes areas
located on plant lands separate from the plant's industrial activities, such as office buildings and
accompanying parking lots as long as the drainage from the excluded areas is not mixed with storm
water [sic] drained from the above described areas."
Section 2. Monitoring Information and Compliance History:
• One sample was collected on 1/28/2024, benchmarks exceeded for:
o Total Phosphorus
o Monitoring was not conducted for pH and TSS (these are standard monitoring parameters
in all stormwater permits)
• Facility currently has stormwater outfalls permitted under wastewater permit NC0075281
o SW permit application is to divest the stormwater outfalls into their own permit
Threatened/Endangered Species:
There are no threatened/endangered species in the immediate vicinity of the facility,but there are
species of concern in the nearby area including Regal Darner(Coryphaeschna ingens; NC status: SR),
Phantom Darner(Triacanthagyna trifida; NC status: SR), Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis;NC
status: SR), Southern Chorus Frog (Pseudacris nigrita;NC status: SC), Grassleaf Arrowhead(Sagittaria
weatherbiana;NC status: E), and Blackbanded Sunfish(Enneacanthus chaetodon; NC status: SR)
Section 3. Proposed Monitoring for Stormwater Discharges:
The Division considered potential pollutants from past and present industrial activities and data was
submitted for January 2024. Quantitative sampling included O&G, total phosphorus, TKN, and total
nitrogen.
Parameters are based on potential pollutants in the drainage area, sampling results, and in some cases,
dependent upon future activities (e.g., ash removal through the drainage area). Below is a table of the
proposed monitoring for each outfall at the Craven County Wood Energy site.
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Outfall SWO03
Quarterly monitoring
Total Suspended Solids BASIS: Potential pollutant from drainage area and BMP effectiveness
(TSS) indicator.
Quarterly monitoring
pH BASIS: Pollutant indicator
Quarterly monitoring
Total Rainfall BASIS: Discharge potential indicator
Quarterly monitoring
Non-Polar Oil &Grease BASIS: Potential pollutant from lubricants; Method 1664 SGT-HEM
targets petroleum-based O&G
Quarterly monitoring
Monthly Oil Usage BASIS: Potential pollutant from drainage area
Quarterly monitoring
BOD BASIS: Discharge potential indicator
Quarterly monitoring
COD BASIS: Discharge potential indicator
Quarterly monitoring
Total Nitrogen BASIS: Discharge potential indicator
Quarterly monitoring
Total Phosphorus BASIS: Discharge potential indicator
Quarterly monitoring
Ammonia Nitrogen BASIS: Discharge potential indicator
Quarterly monitoring
Fecal Coliform BASIS: Potential pollutant from drainage area (poultry waste stored
onsite)
Quarterly monitoring
Creosote BASIS: Potential pollutant from drainage area(railroad ties stored onsite)
Craven County Wood Energy, LP wastewater permit NCO075281 contains additional monitoring for:
Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury,Nickle, Lead, and Zinc. Monitoring for these parameters is not
included in the current permit as it was not identified as potential pollutants in the stormwater discharge.
Stormwater Benchmarks and Tiered Response: Rather than limits,North Carolina NPDES
Stormwater permits contain benchmark concentrations. Stormwater benchmarks are numerical action
levels for stormwater monitoring. Benchmarks are not effluent limits, and benchmark exceedances are
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not permit violations. Benchmarks provide facilities a tool for assessing the significance of pollutants in
stormwater discharges and the effectiveness of best management practices (BMPs). Benchmark
concentrations are intended as guidelines for the facility's development and implementation of the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Benchmark exceedances require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions,
increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater BMPs in a tiered program. The permit establishes a
tiered approach to specify actions the permittee must take in response to analytical results above
benchmark concentrations. The tiered structure of the permit provides the permittee and DEMLR wide
flexibility to address issues that may arise with one or more parameters and/or outfalls.
Metals benchmarks are calculated to mimic acute water quality standards and with the guidance of
DWR. NC DWR follows established federal procedures for calculating acute standards when developing
the benchmarks. Just like the acute standards, metals benchmarks normally reflect one half of the
calculated Final Acute Value (the "1/2 FAV"). In most cases, translation into total recoverable values is
based on an assumed hardness of 25 mg/L and a total suspended solids (TSS) concentration of 10 mg/L.
Acute standards protect aquatic life from negative impacts of short-term exposure to higher levels of
chemicals where the discharge enters a waterbody. The Stormwater Permitting Program applies this
approach because of the ephemeral nature of rainfall events.
The Division may evaluate results to determine if a smaller suite of parameters for some outfalls is
adequate to characterize potential pollution or BMP effectiveness. For example, one or more metals or
other parameters may serve as an adequate tracer for the presence of ash pollution during disturbance or
ash removal in specific drainage areas at this site. For parameters that do not have a stormwater
benchmark, the Division may develop a benchmark value if appropriate toxicity data become available
or if rising trends in concentrations suggest a persistent source.
A summary of the benchmarks in the draft permit, and their basis, is below:
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Parameter Benchmark Basis
Total Suspended 100 mg/L National Urban Runoff Program(NURP) Study, 1983
Solids TSS
H 6 s.u. —9 s.u. NC Water Quality Standard(Range)
Non-Polar Oil & Review of other state's daily maximum benchmark
Grease 15 mg/L concentration for this more targeted O&G;NC WQS that
EPA Method 1664 does not allow oil sheen in waters
SGT-HEM
BOD 30 mg/L BPJ; Based on Secondary Treatment Regulation(40 CFR
133.03
COD 120 mg/L BPJ; Generally found at levels 4x BOD5 in domestic
wastewaters
Total Nitrogen 30 mg/L TKN+Nitrate+Nitrite Benchmarks (Expressed in mg/L of
N
Total Phosphorus 2 mg/L BPJ; Based on wastewater permit limits for NSW waters
Ammonia Nitrogen At 7.5 s.u. pH and summer(26°C) temperature from
(Summer) 5.6 mg/L Wasteload Allocation document for the coastal plain region
worst-case scenario
Ammonia Nitrogen At 7.5 s.u. pH and winter(14°C) temperature from
(Winter) 15 mg/L Wasteload Allocation document for the coastal plain region
worst-case scenario
Fecal Coliform 1,000 col/ Based on geometric mean of 10+ samples/year.
100mL
Creosote 0.3 m /L '/2 EPA's FAV
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: The proposed permit conditions reflect the EPA and NC's
pollution prevention approach to stormwater permitting. The Division's maintains that implementation
of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and traditional stormwater management practices that control the
source of pollutants meets the definition of Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Conventional
Pollutant Control Technology(BCT). The permit conditions are not numeric effluent limitations but are
designed to be flexible requirements for implementing site-specific plans to minimize and control
pollutants in stormwater discharges associated with the industrial activity. Title 40 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) §122.44(k)(2) authorizes the use of BMPs in lieu of numeric effluent limitations in
NPDES permits when the agency finds numeric effluent limitations to be infeasible. The agency may
also impose BMP requirements which are "reasonably necessary" to carry out the purposes of the Act
under the authority of 40 CFR 122.44(k)(3). The conditions proposed in this draft permit are included
under the authority of both of these regulatory provisions. In essence, the pollution prevention and BMP
requirements operate as limitations on effluent discharges that reflect the application of BAT/BCT.
Flexibility in Tier Responses: Tier Two actions provide an opportunity for the permittee to propose an
alternative monitoring plan for approval by the Region:
• Alternatively, in lieu of steps 2 and 3, the permittee may, after two consecutive exceedances,
exercise the option of contacting the DEMLR Regional Engineer as provided below in Tier
Three. The Regional Engineer may direct the response actions on the part of the permittee as
provided in Tier Three, including reduced or additional sampling parameters or frequency.
• If pursuing the alternative above after two consecutive exceedances, the permittee may propose
an alternative monitoring plan for approval by the Regional Engineer.
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The permit therefore allows the permittee to petition the Regional Office for monitoring changes sooner
than Tier Three (upon any four benchmark exceedances) and gives guidance on one option to take. For
example, the permittee may request that mercury only be monitored semi-annually under the tiers, or
that only parameters over the benchmark be monitored more frequently. In this way, changes to the
monitoring scheme for any outfall could be handled outside of a permit modification.
Other Proposed Requirements:
• It is standard for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)requirements to include an
annual certification that stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-
stormwater discharges, and if any are identified, how those discharges are permitted or otherwise
authorized.
• Requirement to submit a request for permit modification if the facility identifies or creates any
new outfalls, removes outfalls, or alters any drainage area that changes potential pollutants.
• The Division expects the permittee to apply best professional judgment and consider the safety
of its personnel in fulfilling sampling obligations under the permit.
• Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). If a
state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs
electronically to the EPA.
• Quarterly QualitativeNisual Monitoring to assure regular observation of outfalls throughout
year.
Section 4. Changes from previous permit to draft:
• N/A new permit issuance
Section 5. Changes from draft to final:
• None
Section 6. Discussions with the Facility and Regional Office:
• Initial contact with facility: 11/2/2023
• Initial contact with Regional Office: 11/17/2023
• Draft sent to CO peer review: 3/4/2024
• Draft sent to Regional Office: 4/3/2024
• Final permit sent for supervisor signature: 5/24/2024
Section 7. Comments received on draft permit:
• Steven Szura (North Star Clean Energy; via email 5/3/2024): Comments summarized below.
o The site requests a one-year implementation schedule from the permit issuance date for
O&G monitoring so that a rolling-12 month average can be established to determine the
average value of new motor and hydraulic oil for the facility and if it is in excess of 55
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gallons. After that year period, the site would then be obligated to perform the required
O&G sampling if the monthly average were greater than 55 gallons.
■ DEMLR response: The current wastewater permit for the facility has stormwater
monitoring that includes monitoring for non-polar O&G and New Motor Oil
Usage. Therefore, the facility should already have the information needed.
Monitoring shall remain in the permit as is.
o The site requests an increased benchmark of 11 mg/L for TP and a year reprieve from the
tiered response for TP while the site gathers additional quarterly analytical data as
required by the permit and the site investigates and remedies any potential issues that
would lead to elevated TP in stormwater runoff.
■ DEMLR response: Stormwater benchmarks are set by the Water Quality
Standards group of DEQ DWR. If the outfall(s) enter tier status, Craven County
Wood Energy, LP may request tier response relief from the appropriate DEMLR
regional office. Therefore, the benchmark and monitoring frequency shall remain
in the permit as is.
o The site requests Part J include the following allowable non-stormwater discharges:
irrigation drainage, lawn watering,pavement wash waters, and routine building
washdown(where no detergents or other compounds used). These items are currently
enshrined in the site's NPDES permit NC0075821. Upon approval of this draft permit
NCS000615, the site will seek recission of NC0075821.
■ DEMLR response: The current wastewater permit does not have a specific
allowance for irrigation drainage, lawn watering,pavement wash waters, and
routine building washdown to be discharged with stormwater. Deemed permitted
discharges can be found in 15A NCAC 02H .0106(f).
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Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
BEAUFORT & HYDE COUNTIES ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
INTENT TO ISSUE
Ashley Vansant, being duly sworn, says: NPDES STORMWATER
That he is Publisher of the Washington Daily News, DISCHARGE PERMITS
a daily newspaper of general circulation, printed and The North Carolina Environ-
published in Washington, Beaufort& Hyde Coun- mental Management Commis-
ties, North Carolina;that the publication, a copy of sion proposes to issue NPDES
which is attached hereto,was published in the said soormwater the discharge
person(s) listedpermit(s)
newspaper on the following dates: Public comment or objection to
the draft permits is invited.Writ-
ten comments regarding the
proposed permit will be accept-
ed until 30 days after the publish
date of this notice and consid-
ered in the final determination
That said newspaper was regularly issued and regarding permit issuance and
circulated on those dates. permit provisions.The Director
of the NC Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources
The sum charged by the Newspaper for said publi- (DEMLR) may hold a public
cation does not exceed the lowest rate paid by com- hearing should there be a signif-
mercial customers for an advertisement of similar icant degree of public interest.
Please mail comments and/or
size and frequency in the same newspaper in which information requests to DEMLR
the public notice appeared. at 1612 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612.
There are no agreements between the Washington •Craven County Wood Energy,
g g LP (201 Executive Pkwy, New
Daily News and the officer or attorney charged with Bern, NC 28562] has request-
the duty of placing the attached legal advertising ed new coverage under permit
notices whereby any advantage,gain or profit ac- NCS000615 for the Craven
crued to said officer or attorney. County Wood Energy, LP facil-
ity in Craven County.This facil-
ity proposes discharging to an
SIGNED: unnamed tributary to Bachelor
Creek in the Neuse River Basin.
Interested persons may vis-
it DEMLR at 512 N. Salisbury
"—" Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to
J( review information on file.
Additional information on
NPDES permits and this notice
may be found on our website:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/
Ashley Vansant, Publisher divisions/energy-mineral-and-
land-resources/stormwater/
Subscribed and sworn to before me this s t o r m w a t e r-p r o g r a m/
10th Da of April,2024 stormwater-public-notices, or
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[e-mail] or
919-707-3647.
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Young, Brianna A
From: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 2:04 PM
To: Young, Brianna A
Cc: Chase D. Shepherd; Wesley J. Manspeaker; [e-mail]; Steven R.
Szura; Wesley J. Manspeaker
Subject: [External] RE: Draft NPDES stormwater permit NCS000615
Attachments: Stormwater NPDES Draft NCS000615 response 20240503 final.pdf
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Good afternoon Brianna,
Please see the attached comments regarding draft permit NCS000615.
We also noticed the draft permit was addressed to the former plant manager, Mr. Robert Van Ells.The new and current
plant manager at the site is Mr. Chase Shepherd.We tried using the NCDEQ NPDES Stormwater Permit Contact Update
Request online form (https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/SW-Permit-Contact-Updates) and were unable to complete it.
We're reaching out to Bethany Georgoulias,the point of contact on that form,to get the change made.
Steve Szura
Sr. Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
NorthStar Clean Energy-Corporate Environmental
517-581-0565
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Attached is the draft NPDES stormwater permit for Craven Wood Energy, LP (NCS00061S).A hard copy of this draft
permit will be placed in the mail to Robert Van Ells. Please provide any comments by May 3, 2024.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)
919-707-3647 (office)
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May 3, 2024
Ms. Brianna Young
Industrial Program Individual Permit Coordinator
DEMLR Stormwater Program
1612 MSC
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
RE: NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000615 Comments for Craven County Wood Energy, L.P.
201 Executive Parkway,New Bern, NC, 28562
Dear Ms. Brianna Young:
Thank you for working with the site on this permitting effort. Craven County Wood Energy L.P.
(CCWE) submits the following comments on draft NPDES stormwater permit NCS000615.
Commentl
Under Part D-1(b):
"In addition to the grab samples, the average monthly usage of new motor and hydraulic oil for the facility shall be tracked,
recorded, and reported to the Division if it exceeds an average of 55 gallons per month over the previous twelve(12)
months."
Oils and greases used on site are for mechanical use and maintenance purposes. Oils and greases are not
chemicals utilized in a process at the site. The site is obligated to report spills and leaks over specific
threshold quantities such as obligations noted under Part F, Table 5 in the draft permit. The site is also
obligated to keep documentation of disposal of any used oil from site.
The site requests a one-year implementation schedule from the date of issuance of the permit for this
requirement so that a rolling-12 month average can be established to determine the average value of new
motor and hydraulic oil for the facility and if it is in excess of 55 gallons. After that year period, the site
would then be obligated to perform the required 00552 Non-Polar Oil and Grease sampling and
analytical analysis noted in Table l if the monthly average were greater than 55 gallons.
Comment 2:
In Table 1 of the draft permit, the parameter C0665 Total Phosphorus (TP) has a benchmark value of 2
mg/l. The site has very limited analytical data at stormwater Outfall 003 —only one sample that was
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recently taken for this permit application. That TP concentration was 10.9 mg/L. The site requests an
increased benchmark of 11 mg/L for TP and a year reprieve from the tiered response for TP while the
site gathers additional quarterly analytical data as required by the permit and the site investigates and
remedies any potential issues that would lead to elevated TP in stormwater runoff.
Comment 3•
In Part J under"Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges":
"This permit regulates stormwater discharges.However, non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the
stormwater conveyance system include:
(a)All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit;
(b) Uncontaminated groundwater,foundation drains, air-conditioner condensate without added chemicals,springs,
discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant flushings, water from footing drains,flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands;and
(c)Discharges resulting from firefighting or fire-fighting training, or emergency shower or eye wash as a result of use in the
event of an emergency."
The site requests the following items be included:
• Irrigation drainage
• Lawn watering
• Routine building wash down where no detergents of other compounds are used
• Pavement wash waters
These items are currently enshrined in the site's NPDES permit NC0075821. Upon approval of this draft
permit NCS000615, the site will seek recission of NC0075821. The site would like for those four
activities to be enshrined in NCS00615 as well.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Steve Szura
NorthStar Clean Energy
Senior Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
1 Energy Plaza
Jackson, MI 49201
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCS000615 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Craven County Wood Energy, LP
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Craven County Wood Energy
County: Craven Craven County Industrial
Region: Washington
Trent Woods NC 28562
Contact Person:Ray Bonner Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/19/2024 Entry Time 09:30AM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector:William J Moore Phone: [phone] Ext.264
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCS000615 Owner-Facility:Craven County Wood Energy, LP
Inspection Date: 01/19/2024 Inspection Type:Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Craven Wood Energy located at 201 Executive Parkway, New Bern submitted an Individual NPDES SW application for their
Biomass Electric Power Generation facility. This is an existing operation that was formerly covered under NPDES WW
permit NC0075281. There were originally(3)stormwater outfalls; (2)of these outfalls have been routed to the City of New
Bern WW plant.
A site inspection was conducted on 01/19/24; met with Wesley Manspeaker, on-site Env rep at [phone];
email [[e-mail]].
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Permit: NCS000615 Owner-Facility:Craven County Wood Energy, LP
Inspection Date: 01/19/2024 Inspection Type:Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
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Young, Brianna A
From: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 5:02 PM
To: Young, Brianna A
Cc: Wesley J. Manspeaker; Chase D. Shepherd; Gilford D.Jones
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit
Application
Attachments: Table A Craven Storm NPDES 20240220.pdf,Table D Craven Storm NPDES
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Hello Brianna,
Please see the attached tables A and D. Please note that only the stormwater sample collected on 1/28/24 has been
included on these tables as the sample collected in December 2023 and was not fully representative of outfall 003.
To address your question about activities in the areas of the map you highlighted, please see a draft revision of the
stormwater map below to help answer questions. We're in the process of updating the site's SWPPP to capture these
changes.
Since the submittal of the original stormwater application, a second poultry litter fuel barn has been constructed on site.
It is similar construction to the existing poultry litter barn. It's a three-sided open-ended building with concrete floors to
house the poultry littler fuel pile and prevent stormwater contact. The concrete floor extends beyond the structure and
the building is swept regularly to reduce impacts from stormwater runoff. Stormwater around the barns is being
directed to the pond on site to be utilized in the site's stormwater reuse program.Area to the east and north of the
barns is grass.The area directly south of the barns is gravel parking. Stormwater in areas south of the barn and for the
southern portion of the site drain to outfall 003.
Wastewater from the facility(cooling tower blowdown, neutralization blowdown, stormwater from bottom ash pad, and
floor drain wastewater treated by the oil-water separator) discharges to the City of New Bern. Rainwater from the top of
boiler building is collected via roof drains and drains to the parking lot south of the building and eventually to outfall
003.The area that you highlighted directly east of the boiler building is the transformer substation.
Please note that Area "C" on the plan is the ash handling area and a new ash storage building has been constructed to
the south of that location.This building has one garage door opening for truck loading/unloading with gravel around the
building.The building aids in controlling fugitive dust emissions by reducing potential for wind erosion. Old buildings
were removed and plant spare parts are housed in three Conex boxes. Used oil is now stored in totes in bermed
containment East of the dozer maintenance building.The refuse container that was in that southwest corner is now
located north of the boiler building.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.Thank you.
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Subject: RE: [External] RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
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Good morning,
I apologize for the second email. Based on the site map provided,there also appears to be areas of the site that were
not included in the drainage areas for SW001, SW002, and SWO03 (outlined in red in the image below). Can you please
identify what industrial activities (if any) occur in these areas?
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Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
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From:Young, Brianna A
Sent:Tuesday, February 13, 2024 11:35 AM
To: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>; Chase D. Shepherd <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
Good morning Steve,
Thank you for providing this information. However,Tables A and D of the permit application still need to be filled out.
Can you please enter all monitoring data in these tables and provide them as well?
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647 (office)
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Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 4:16 PM
To:Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>; Chase D. Shepherd <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
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Hello Brianna,
Please see the attached data. A stormwater sample was able to be collected on 12/11/23. However, after Bill Moore
with NC DEQ had visited the site, it was recognized that this original sample was collected just north of stormwater
outfall 003.A second stormwater sample was able to be collected to properly represent outfall 003 on 1/28/24. Both
sets of analytical results have been included. Site feature coordinates have been re-verified.Those updated coordinates
are included in the attached information as are updated site figures. Please let us know if you have any questions.Thank
you.
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Steve Szura
Sr. Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
NorthStar Clean Energy-Corporate Environmental
517-581-0565
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From: Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>
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To: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>; Chase D. Shepherd <[e-mail]>
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Subject: RE: [External] RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
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Good morning,
I am following up on our previous correspondence to see if you have an estimated date of when the monitoring dta will
be submitted?
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647(office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday,January 10, 2024 1:56 PM
To:Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>; Chase D. Shepherd <[e-mail]>
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
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Hello Brianna,
The monitoring data has been collected; however, we've been waiting on the analytical. We're expecting to receive that
information shortly and will submit as soon as possible.
Steve Szura
Sr. Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
NorthStar Clean Energy-Corporate Environmental
517-581-0565
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From:Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>
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Subject: RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
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Good afternoon,
I am following up on the stormwater permit application received for new permit coverage for the Craven County Wood
Energy LP (assigned permit number NCS000615).The incomplete permit application stated that monitoring data would
be submitted at a future time.To date, no monitoring data has been received. Do you have any updates on when this
monitoring data will be submitted to the Stormwater Permitting Program? Please note that review of the permit
application cannot proceed without this information being provided.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647 (office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From:Young, Brianna A
Sent:Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:43 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>; Steven R.Szura <[e-mail]>
Subject:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
Good afternoon,
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Permitting Program
acknowledges receipt of your application for coverage under an NPDES Stormwater Permit. This application
was received on November 2, 2023 and has been assigned NPDES Permit Number NCS000615. If you have
questions,please contact me at Brianna.Youngkdeq.nc.gov or call 919-707-3647.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647 (office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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Young, Brianna A
From: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 4:16 PM
To: Young, Brianna A
Cc: Wesley J. Manspeaker; Chase D. Shepherd
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit
Application
Attachments: 20240209 CCWE Stormwater Table A Analytical and Coordinates.pdf
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Hello Brianna,
Please see the attached data.A stormwater sample was able to be collected on 12/11/23. However, after Bill Moore
with NC DEQ had visited the site, it was recognized that this original sample was collected just north of stormwater
outfall 003.A second stormwater sample was able to be collected to properly represent outfall 003 on 1/28/24. Both
sets of analytical results have been included. Site feature coordinates have been re-verified.Those updated coordinates
are included in the attached information as are updated site figures. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank
you.
Steve Szura
Sr. Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
NorthStar Clean Energy-Corporate Environmental
517-581-0565
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NORTHSTAR
CLEAN ENERGY
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From:Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:41 AM
To: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>; Chase D. Shepherd <[e-mail]>
Cc: WesleyJ. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>
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Good morning,
I am following up on our previous correspondence to see if you have an estimated date of when the monitoring dta will
be submitted?
Thank you,
i

Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647 (office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From: Steven R. Szura <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday,January 10, 2024 1:56 PM
To:Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>; Chase D. Shepherd <[e-mail]>
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
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Hello Brianna,
The monitoring data has been collected; however, we've been waiting on the analytical. We're expecting to receive that
information shortly and will submit as soon as possible.
Steve Szura
Sr. Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
NorthStar Clean Energy-Corporate Environmental
517-581-0565
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CLEAN ENERGY
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From:Young, Brianna A<[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday,January 10, 2024 1:26 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>; Steven R.Szura <[e-mail]>
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Good afternoon,
I am following up on the stormwater permit application received for new permit coverage for the Craven County Wood
Energy LP (assigned permit number NCS000615).The incomplete permit application stated that monitoring data would
be submitted at a future time.To date, no monitoring data has been received. Do you have any updates on when this
monitoring data will be submitted to the Stormwater Permitting Program? Please note that review of the permit
application cannot proceed without this information being provided.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647 (office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From:Young, Brianna A
Sent:Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:43 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc:Wesley J. Manspeaker<[e-mail]>; Steven R.Szura <[e-mail]>
Subject:Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
Good afternoon,
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Permitting Program
acknowledges receipt of your application for coverage under an NPDES Stormwater Permit. This application
was received on November 2, 2023 and has been assigned NPDES Permit Number NCS000615. If you have
questions,please contact me at Brianna.Younggdeq.nc.gov or call 919-707-3647.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
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919-707-3647 (office)
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Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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Information Current as of December 29, 2023

Craven County Wood Energy, L.P. ICurrent NPDES: NCO075281
Table A Stormwater Samples
Grab Samples Taken
During First
30 Minutes
North of Outfall
Outfall 003
Location 003
Parameter 12/11/2023 1/28/2024
Oil and Grease: <5 mg/L <5 mg/L
Total Phosphorus 1.67 mg/L 10.9 mg/L
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) <5 mg/L 5.04 mg/L
Total Nitrogen 1.47 mg/L 6.06 mg/L
Updated coordinates for Site Features
Outfalls Latitude - N Longitude -W
001 35.13005 -77.16844
002 35.13016 -77.16599
003 35.12826 -77.17045
Groundwater Wells Latitude - N Longitude -W
1 35.128722 -77.167672
2 35.130447 -77.168298
3 35.128325 -77.166700

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Waypoint, Drinking Water ID: 37715
ANALYTICAL Wastewater ID: 10
114 OAKMONT DRIVE PHONE [phone]
GREENVILLE, NC 27858 FAX [phone]
ID#: 375 C
CRAVEN WOOD ENERGY L.P. DIST.#7
MR. HARRY PURVIS
201 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DATE COLLECTED: 12/11/23
NEW BERN, NC 28562 DATE REPORTED : 12/18/23
REVIEWED BY:
Stormwater Analysis Method
PARAMETERS (#1, Grab) Date Analyst Code
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N,mg/l 1.38 12/14/23 BMD 351.2 112-93
Nitrate+Nitrite as N, mg/1 0.09 12/12/23 BNC 353.2 R2-93
Total Phosphorus as P, mg/1 1.67 12/14/23 TRJ 365.4-74
Oil & Grease (HEM), mg/l <5.0 12/15/23 KJH 1664B
Total Nitrogen, mg/l (calc) 1.47

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11/16/23,2:45 PM North Carolina Secretary of State Search Results
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Limited Partnerships
Legal Name
Craven County Wood Energy Limited Partnership
Information
Sosld: 0003129
Status: Current-Active O
Date Formed: 9/26/1988
Citizenship: Foreign
State of Incorporation: DE
Annual Report Due Date:
Registered Agent: The Prentice-Hall Corporation System, Inc.
Addresses
Mailing Reg Office Reg Mailing
1209 Orange St. 2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550 2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 550
Wilmington, DE 19801 Raleigh, NC 27608 Raleigh, NC 27608
https://www.sosnc.gov/online services/search/Business_Registration_Results 1/1

Young, Brianna A
From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:43 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Wesley J. Manspeaker; Steven R. Szura
Subject: Acknowledgement of Craven County Wood Energy Stormwater Permit Application
Good afternoon,
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Permitting Program
acknowledges receipt of your application for coverage under an NPDES Stormwater Permit. This application
was received on November 2, 2023 and has been assigned NPDES Permit Number NCS000615. If you have
questions, please contact me at Brianna.Youngkdeq.nc.gov or call 919-707-3647.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS(she/her)
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Permitting Program
NC DEQ/Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
[e-mail](e-mail preferred)PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
919-707-3647 (office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
The Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Please
check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email.
1

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Craven County Wood Energy,LP
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201 Executive Parkway
New Bern,NC 28562
P 252-633-9525
RENEWABLE
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DEMLR-Siormwa►er Program
October 30, 2023
Ms. Brianna Young
Industrial Program Individual Permit Coordinator
DEMLR Stormwater Program
1612 MSC
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
RE: NPDES Stormwater Permit Application for Craven County Wood Energy,L.P.
201 Executive Parkway,New Bern,NC,28562
Dear Ms. Brianna Young:
Craven County Wood Energy L.P. (CCWE) submits the following NPDES stormwater permit package
for stormwater activities previously covered by NPDES discharge permit number NC0075281 which
expires April 30, 2024. This permit application is being submitted at least 180 days prior to that permit
expiration date.
Please note that NC0075281 included obligations for outfalls 001, 002, and 003. Site operations have
changed since the issuance of that permit and the site has not discharged out outfall 001 to Bachelor
Creek since 2016 and has not discharged out outfall 002 since 2019. The site has no plans to discharge at
outfalls 001 or 002 and is looking to permit stormwater discharge for outfall 003.
In February 2016, CCWE installed a wastewater reverse osmosis (RO) system on the cooling tower
blowdown. Industrial User Permit(IUP)#1200 was issued by the City of New Bern,NC. CCWE
discharges the concentrated water from the wastewater RO to the City W WTP, eliminating the need to
discharge to outfall 001 into Bachelors Creek. All previous water discharged to outfall 001 now goes to
the City of New Bern's WWTP.
Stormwater from the fuel yard,fuel storage pile, and service water building flow to the retention pond in
the northeast corner of the site and was originally permitted to discharge from the site through Outfall
002. However, because poultry litter is also stored within the footprint of the fuel storage area, and the
associated stormwater runoff was reported to potentially contain elevated constituent concentrations,
discharge of stormwater from the retention pond through Outfall 002 was suspended in April 2019.

`O'60,tY WOOD
Craven County Wood Energy,LP
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201 Executive Parkway
New Bern,NC 28562
P 252.633-9525
RENEWABLE
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CCWE completed a project in 2019 to utilize the water from the settlement pond in the plant's cooling
towers while maintaining compliance with the IUP as part of a wastewater conservation plan.
NPDES discharge permit number NCO075281 included effluent limits and obligations for outfalls 001
and 002. Those two outfalls have been,isolated and locked out. Water has not been discharged out these
outfalls in many years and there are currently no plans to resume use. If CCWE determines that 001 and
002 will be used in the future, those outfalls will be properly permitted for discharge.
CCWE has continually met the qualitative obligations for outfall 003 as described in NPDES discharge
permit number NCO075281 as outfall 003 has no effluent limits or quantitative obligations under the
permit. Please note that CCWE has not completed the analytical sampling that is required in EPA Form
2F. That sampling and analysis will be completed in the near future. Amended documentation will be
submitted to NC DEQ DEMLR when the stormwater sampling and analysis have been completed.
CCWE loons to solidify those same obligations for outfall 003 in this new NPDES stormwater permit.
Upon receipt of the new NPDES stormwater permit, CCWE's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
will be updated to reflect the changes in permitting and obligations and CCWE will submit to rescind
NPDES Permit Number NCO075281.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
i V
Steve Szura
NorthStar Clean Energy
Senior Environmental and Compliance Coordinator
I Energy Plaza
Jackson, MI 49201
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EPA Identificalion Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05119
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No,2040-0004
Form U.S.Environmental Protection Agency
t \=.EPA Application for NPDES Permit to Discharge Wastewater
NPDES GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTIONF •D
1.1 Applicants Not Required to Submit Form 1
Is the facility a new or existing publicly owned Is the facility a new or existing treatment works
1.1.1 treatment works? 1.1.2 treating domestic sewage?
If yes,STOP.Do NOT complete No If yes,STOP. Do NOT No
Form 1.Complete Farm 2A. complete Form 1.Complete
Form 2S.
1.2 Applicants Required to Submit Form 1
1.2.1 Is the facility a concentrated animal feeding 1.2.2 Is the facility an existing manufacturing,
E operation or a concentrated aquatic animal commercial,mining,or silvicultural facility that is
a production facility? currently discharging process wastewater?
o ❑ Yes 4 Complete Form 1 ❑✓ No ❑ Yes 4 Complete Form )] No
a- and Form 213. 1 and Form 2C.
1.2.3 Is the facility a new manufacturing,commercial, 124 Is the facility a new or existing manufacturing,
rn mining,or silvicultural facility that has not yet commercial,mining,or silvicultural facility that
commenced to discharge? discharges only nonprocess wastewater?
d Yes 4 Complete Form 1 No Yes 4 Complete Form 0 No
and Form 2D. 1 and Form 2E.
1.2.5 Is the facility a new or existing facility whose
'— discharge is composed entirely of stormwater
a associated with industrial activity or whose
discharge is composed of both stormwater and
non-stormwater?
F,71 Yes 4 Complete Form 1 No
and Form 2F
unless exempted by
40 CFR
122.26(b)(14)(x)or
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SECTIONrr• LOCATION i
2.1 Facility Name
Craven County Wood Energy,L.P.
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dName(first and last) T'stle Phone number
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Wesley Manspeaker Compliance Manager [phone]
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Street or P.O.box
201 Executive Parkway
City or town State ZIP code
New Bern North Carolina 28562
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EPA Form 3510-1(revised 3.19) Page 1

EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05119
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.2040.0004
, 0 2.5 Facility Location
Street,route number,or other specific identifier
201 Executive Parkway
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4911 Electrical generation by combustion of biomass wood waste
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SECTIONI
5.1 Is the facility located on Indian Land?
-i ❑ Yes 0 No
EPA Form 3510-1(revised 3-19) Page 2

EPA tdenfificatiori Number NPI]ES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 031051119
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.204M004
SECTION '• 1
6.1 Existing Environmental Permits(check all that apply and print or type the corresponding permit number for each)
m NPDES(discharges to surface ❑ RCRA(hazardous wastes) ❑ UIC(underground injection of
water) fluids)
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w a PSD(air emissions) ❑ Nonattainment program(CAA) ❑ NESHAPs(CAA)
c 06419T29 N/A N/A
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N/A N/A IUP Cis=harge City of New Bern,NC:91200
SECTIONI
7.1 Have you attached a topographic map containing all required information to this application?(See instructions for
specific requirements.)
❑✓ Yes ❑ No ❑CAFO—Not Applicable(See requirements in Form 2B.)
SECTION OF r
8.1 Describe the nature of your business.
Craven County Wood Energy generates electricity by the combustion of biomass wood waste.The boiler is a turn stoker type boiler
rA with a rated capacity of 666 million BTUs per hour.The boiler is permitted to operate using a combination of up to 100%clean
m wood,a maximum of 50%railroad ties,a maximum of 50%cotton waste,a maximum of 121,615 tons per year or approximately
N 20%poultry waste,and/or plywood trimmings.
o This facility also has a maximum permitted annual capacity factor for natural gas of 10%.Natural gas is only combusted during
:y start-up and is not used during routine operations.The facility is also permitted to combust propane for start-up purposes.
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Z Steam generated In the boiler is used to operate a Mitsubishi Heavy Industrial Turbine generator producing 48 MW of electricity
t 50 MW gross production)that is sold directly to Duke Energy.The exhaust gases from the boiler are routed through a mechanical
multi-cyclone dust collector and subsequently through an electrostatic precipitator before exhausted up the stack.
SECTION •• r
9.1 Does your facility use cooling water?
❑ Yes ❑ No 4 SKIP to Item 10.1.
5 -2 9.2 identify the source of cooling water.(Note that facilities that use a cooling water intake structure as described at
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40 CFR 125,Subparts 1 and J may have additional application requirements at 40 CFR 122.21(r).Consult with your
o Y NPDES permitting authority to determine what specific information needs to be submitted and when.)
c Groundwater is utilized for cooling on site and is supplied from three(3)wells located on site.
SECTION1 VARIANCE - i
10.1 Do you intend to request or renew one or more of the variances authorized at 40 CFR 122.21(m)?(Check all that
y apply.Consult with your NPDES permitting authority to determine what information needs to be submitted and
d when.)
C ❑ Fundamentally different factors(CWA ❑ Water quality related effluent limitations(CWA Section
Section 301(n)) 302(b)(2))
❑ Non-conventional pollutants(CWA ❑ Thermal discharges(CWA Section 316(a))
Section 301(c)and(g))
Not applicable
EPA Form 3510-1(revised 3-19) Page 3

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EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03105119
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.2040-M
SECTION1 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT(40 and •
11.1 In Column 1 below,mark the sections of Form 1 that you have completed and are submitting with your application.
For each section,specify in Column 2 any attachments that you are enclosing to alert the permitting authority.Note
that not all applicants are required to provide attachments.
Column 1 Column 2
❑✓ Section 1:Activities Requiring an NPDES Permit ❑ w/attachments
Section 2:Name,Mailing Address,and Location ❑ w/attachments
0 Section 3:SIC Codes ❑ wl attachments
✓❑ Section 4:Operator Information ❑✓ wl attachments
Section 5:Indian Land ❑✓ wl attachments
.. ❑✓ Section 6:Existing Environmental Permits ❑ w/attachments
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c ❑✓ Section 8:Nature of Business ❑ w/attachments
❑✓ Section 9:Cooling Water Intake Structures ❑ w/attachments
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11.2 Certification Statement
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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 property 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 fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name(print or type first and last name) Official fitle
Chase Shepherd Plant Manager
Signature Date signed
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EPA Form 3510-1(revised 3-19) Page 4

EPA identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,LP. OMB No.2040-0004
Form U.S Environmental Protection Agency
2F :.EPA Application for NPDES Permit to Discharge Wastewater
NPDES STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
SECTIONOUTFALL LOCATION +1
1.1 Provide information on each of the facilib es ouffalls in the table below
Outfali Receiving Water Name Latitude Longitude
Number
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2.1 Are you presently required by any federal,state,or local authority to meet an implementation schedule for constructing,
upgrading,or operating wastewater treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs that could
affect the discharges described in this application?
❑ Yes ❑� No 4 SKIP to Section 3.
2.2 Briefly identify each applicable project in the table below.
Brief identification and Affected Outfalls Source(s)of Discharge Final Compliance Dates
Description of Project (list outfall numbers)
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that may affect your discharges)that you now have underway or planned?(Optional Item)
❑ Yes ❑� No
EPA Farts 3510-2F(Revised 3.19) Page 1

EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L..P. OMB No.2040-0004
SECTION •' .
a3.1 Have you attached a site drainage map containing all required information to this application?(See instructions for
W specific guidance.)
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SECTIONPOLLUTANT SOURCES40
4.1 Provide information on the facility's pollutant sources in the table below.
Outfall Impervious Surface Area Total Surface Area Drained
Number (within a mile radius of the faatity) (witldn a mile radius of the facility)
specify units specify units
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specify units specify units
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requirements.)
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EPA Form 3510-2F(Revised 3-19) Page 2

EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03105/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.2040.0004
SECTION • •' I
5.1 1 certify under penalty of law that the outfall(s) covered by this application have been tested or evaluated for the
presence of non-stormwater discharges. Moreover, 1 certify that the outfalls identified as having non-stormwater
discharges are described in either an accompanying NPOES Form 2C, 2D, or 2E application.
Name(print or type first and last name) Official title
Chase Shepherd Plant Manager
Signature Date signed
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6.1 Describe any significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants in the last three years.
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SECTIONDISCHARGE INFORMATIONI
See the instructions to determine the pollutants and parameters you are required to monitor and,in turn,the tables you must
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7.1 is this a new source or new discharge?
42 Yes 4 See instructions regarding submission of No-*See instructions regarding submission of
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estimated data. actual data.
Tables A,B,C,and D
0 7.2 Have you completed Table A for each outfall?
" ❑ Yes []✓ No
EPA Form 3510-21'(Revised 3-19) Page 3

EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.2040-0004
7.3 Is the facility subject to an effluent limitation guideline(ELG)or effluent limitations in an NPDES permit for its process
wastewater?
0 Yes ❑ No 4 SKIP to Item 7.5.
7.4 Have you completed Table B by providing quantitative data for those pollutants that are(1)limited either directly or
indirectly in an ELG and/or(2)subject to effluent limitations in an NPDES permit for the facility's process wastewater?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
7.5 Do you know or have reason to believe any pollutants in Exhibit 2F-2 are present in the discharge?
❑ Yes ✓❑ No 4 SKIP to Item 7.7.
7.6 Have you listed all pollutants in Exhibit 2F-2 that you know or have reason to believe are present in the discharge and
provided quantitative data or an explanation for those pollutants in Table C?
❑ Yes ❑ No
7.7 Do you qualify for a small business exemption under the criteria specified in the Instructions?
❑ Yes 4SKIP to Item 7.18. ✓❑ No
7.8 Do you know or have reason to believe any pollutants in Exhibit 217-3 are present in the discharge?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No 4 SKIP to Item 7.10.
m 7.9 Have you listed all pollutants in Exhibit 2F-3 that you know or have reason to believe are present in the discharge In
c Table C?
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❑ Yes ❑ No
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w0 7.10 Do you expect any of the pollutants in Exhibit 2F-3 to be discharged in concentrations of 10 ppb or greater?
€ ❑ Yes ❑✓ No 4 SKIP to Item 7.12.
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7.11 Have you provided quantitative data in Table C for those pollutants in Exhibit 2F-3 that you expect to be discharged in
IEM concentrations of 10 ppb or greater?
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W ❑ Yes ❑ No
7.12 Do you expect acrolein,acrylonitrile,2,4-dinitrophenol,or 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol to be discharged in concentrations
of 100 ppb or greater?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No 4 SKIP to Item 7.14.
7.13 Have you provided quantitative data in Table C for the pollutants identified in Item 7.12 that you expect to be
discharged in concentrations of 100 ppb or greater?
❑ Yes ❑ No
7.14 Have you provided quantitative data or an explanation in Table C for pollutants you expect to be present in the
discharge at concentrations less than 10 ppb(or less than 100 ppb for the pollutants identified in Item 7.12)?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
7.15 Do you know or have reason to believe any pollutants in Exhibit 2F-4 are present in the discharge?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No 4 SKIP to Item 7.17.
7.16 Have you listed pollutants in Exhibit 2F-4 that you know or believe to be present in the discharge and provided an
explanation in Table C?
❑ Yes ❑ No
7.17 Have you provided information for the storm event(s)sampled in Table D?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
EPA Form 3510-2F(Revised 3-19) Page 4

EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.2040-0004
Used or Manufactured Toxics
7.18 is any pollutant listed on Exhibits 2F-2 through 217-4 a substance or a component of a substance used or
o manufactured as an Intermediate or final product or byproduct?
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SECTION 8. BIOLOGICAL TOXICITY TESTING DATA(40 CFR 122.21(g)(1 1))
8.1 Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that any biological test for acute or chronic toxicity has been made on
any of your discharges or on a receiving water in relation to your discharge within the last three years?
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SECTION • •- • 40
9.1 Were any of the analyses reported in Section 7(on Tables A through C)performed by a contract laboratory or
consulting firm?
❑ Yes ❑ No 4 SKIP to Section 10.
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EPA Identification Number NPOES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03/05/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.Y. OMB No.2040-0004
SECTIONI CHECKLIST AND CERTIFICATIONI
10.1 In Column 1 below,mark the sections of Form 2F that you have completed and are submitting with your application.For
each section,specify in Column 2 any attachments that you are enclosing to alert the permitting authority.Note that not
all applicants are required to complete all sections or provide attachments.
Column 1 Column 2
❑✓ Section 1 ❑ wl attachments(e.g.,responses for additional outfalls)
❑✓ Section 2 ❑ wl attachments
❑✓ Section 3 ❑ w/site drainage map
✓❑ Section 4 ✓❑ wl attachments
❑✓ Section 5 El wl attachments
✓❑ Section 6 ❑ wl attachments
m 0 Section 7 ❑ Table A ❑ wl small business exemption request
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✓❑ Table C ❑ Table D
❑✓ Section 8 ❑ w/attachments
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10.2
Certification Statement
/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.l am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name(print or type first and last name) Official title
Chase Shepherd Plant Manager
Signature Date signed
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EPA Identification Number NPOES Permit Number Facility Name Outfall Number Form Approved 03105/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,C.Y. 003 OMB No.2040.0004
TABLE A.CONVENTIONAL AND NON • • t
You must provide the results of at least one anal sis for every pollutant in this table.Complete one table for each outfail.See instructions for additional details and requirements.
Maximum Daily Discharge Average Daily Discharge Source of
(specify units) (specify units) Number of Storm Information
Pollutant or Parameter Grab Sample Taken Grab Sample Taken (newsourcelnew
During First Flo Composite
Flow-Weighted During First Flow Weighted Events Sampled dischargers only;use
30 Minutes Composite 30 Minutes Composite codes in instructions)
1. Oil and grease To be Completed
2. Biochemfcal oxygen demand(BOD5)
3, Chemical oxygen demand(COD)
4. Total suspended solids(TSS)
5. Total phosphorus
6. Total Kjeldahl nitrogen(TKN)
7. Total nitrogen(as N)
pH(minimum)
8.
pH(maximum)
Sampling shall be conducted according to sufficiently sensitive test procedures(i.e.,methods)approved tinder40 CFR 136 for the analysis of pollutants or pollutant parameters or
required under 40 CFR chapter I,subchapter N or 0.See instructions and 40 CFR 122.21(e)(3).
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EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Fed*Name Outfall Number Form Approved 03/05/19
N/A NCO075281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. 003 OMB No.2040-0004
TABLE +IN CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL '• 41 CFR 122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(4) 40
List each pollutant that is limited in an effluent limitation guideline(ELG)that the facility is subject to or any pollutant listed in the facility's NPDES permit for its process wastewater(if the
facility is operating under an existing NPDES permit).Complete one table for each outfall.See the instructions for additional details and requirements.
Maximum Daily Discharge Average Daily Discharge Source of
s d units) (sp i units Number of Storm Information
Pollutant and CAS Number(if available) Grab Sample Taken Grab Sample Taken {new souroeMew
Flow-Weighted Flow-Weighted Events Sampled
During First Composite During First Composite dischargers only,use
30 Minutes 30 Minutes codes in instructions)
No effluent limits for outfall 003
Sampling shall be conducted according to sufficiently sensitive test procedures(i.e.,methods)approved under 40 CFR 136 for the analysis of pollutants or pollutant parameters or
required under 40 CFR chapter I,subchapter N or 0.See instructions and 40 CFR 122.21(e)(3).
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EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Outfall Number Form Approved 03/05119
N/A NCOO75281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. Q03 OMB No.2040.0004
TABLE C.TOXIC POLLUTANTS,CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,AND ASBESTOS(40 CFR 122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(4)and 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)(vi)(B)and(vii))'
List each pollutant shown in Exhibits 2F-2,2F-3,and 2F4 that you know or have reason to believe is present.Complete one table for each outfail.See the instructions for additional
details and requirements.
Maximum Daily Discharge Average Daily Discharge Source of
units s units Number of Storm Information
Pollutant and CAS Number(davallable) Grab Sample Taken Grab Sample Taken new��ev
During First Flow Weighted During First Flow-Weighted Events Sampled dischargers only;use
30 Minutes Composite 30 Minutes Composite codes in Instructions)
No reason to believe pollutants present at 003
Sampling shall be conducted according to sufficiently sensitive test procedures(i.e.,methods)approved under 40 CFR 136 for the analysis of pollutants or pollutant parameters or
required under 40 CFR chapter I,subchapter N or 0.See instructions and 40 CFR 122.21(e)(3).
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EPA Identification Number NPOES Permit Number Facility name Outfall Number FormApproved 03J05119
N/A NCOO75281 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. 003 OMB No.2040-0004
TABLE •' •• •I
Provide data for the storm event(s)that resulted in the maximum daily discharges for the flow-weighted composite sample.
Number of Hours Between
Total Rainfall During Maximum Flow Rate
Date of Storm Event Duration of Storm Event Stone Event Beginning of Storm Measured and During Rain Event Total Flow from Rain Event
{in hours) (in inches) End of Previous Measurable Rain (in gpm or specify units) On gallons orspedfy units)
Event
Provide a description of the method of flow measurement or estimate.
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Attachment 2
Source Evaluation of Significant Materials

2.0 SOURCE IDENTIFICATION
2.1 POTENTIAL SOURCE EVALUATION
The following material handling and storage practices, loading and unloading activities,and
outdoor process areas have been evaluated for their potential for release of pollutants to
stormwater discharged from the Facility:
I. Cooling Tower Water Treatment Chemicals: Chemicals used in the cooling tower
(sulfuric acid and sodium hypochlorite)are stored in bulk tanks or handled in bulk
transport containers. The storage tanks for these materials are in secondary containment
areas or secondary containment pallets that provide containment in the event of a release.
Failure of the transfer lines outside of the dike areas could result in a release if not readily
detected. However,routine inspections reduce the potential of this failure. An Oily water
separator tank is located in this area in a concrete dike that provides secondary
containment.
2. Wood Chip Handling Area: The material handling equipment used to move the wood
chips at the fuel storage pile is refueled next to the diesel tanks. Oils, lubricants,and
hydraulic fluids used in servicing the material handling equipment are limited to the area
next to the dozer servicing building.The truck dumpers are located above concrete curbs
that provide containment in the event of a hydraulic leak. The wood chips in the fuel
storage area act as an absorbent,absorbing small spills or leaks and thus preventing a
discharge. Any spills or discharges in this area are absorbed by the wood chips and are
cleaned up and properly disposed. All waste materials, spent filters,and absorbents used
in the area are stored in closed containers prior to disposal. Facility personnel inspect the
areas regularly to ensure that proper waste handling procedures are being implemented.
3. Dozer Building Area: Two diesel fuel tanks are located outside,near the Dozer Building.
One fuel tank has a secondary containment with a concrete dike and a second is a doubled
walled tank. Used oils and liquids are placed in 55-gallon drums and totes for recycling
and disposal and stored within the containment area outside of the Dozer Building. A
wastewater tank is located next to diesel tanks in a separate secondary containment
structure.
4. Near Iron Removal System: Three(3)chemical tanks are located near the iron removal
system. The tanks are stored in a secondary containment area with a dike so that any
spills, leaks, or discharges will be contained in the dike area. Exposure to stormwater
would occur during the loading operations when material is being off-loaded from
transport tankers into the bulk tanks. During the off-loading operations,personnel are
present and buckets are used to catch any drips or discharges when hoses are
disconnected.
5. Boiler Building Area: A 330-gallon sulfuric acid bulk tote is located outdoors on the
northern side of the Boiler Building.The tote is stored in a secondary containment area
with a dike to control any spills, leaks,or discharges.An emergency generator and a
double-walled diesel tank are located on the west side of the Boiler Building on a curbed
concrete pad under a roof. A mobile/portable fuel oil tank is also used at the facility,and
stored next to the emergency generator, under a roof,when not in use.

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b. Fuel Storage Yard: Wood chips used for fuel in the boiler are stored in a 35-acre material
handling and storage yard. The area is contoured and designed such that all stormwater
from the area discharges into a stormwater pond that collects the runoff. The stormwater
runoff from this area was originally permitted for discharge under a NPDES permit since
the beginning of Facility operations, as discussed previously. Discharge from the
retention pond has been temporarily suspended. No other areas of the Facility discharge
stormwater into this area.The poultry litter fuel is protected from stormwater contact by a
recently constructed open-ended shed; stormwater discharge from this area will resume
upon approval by NCDEQ.
7. Oil-Water Separator(OWS): All building floor drains, including the maintenance areas,
are discharged to the cooling tower through an OWS located near the cooling tower. The
OWS is serviced periodically and the waste oils collected in a small,diked tank and
recycled by an authorized oil recycling company.
8. Laydown Yard: Several used oil totes and drums,two (2)unconnected transformers,and
a gasoline storage tank are located outdoors,on the southeast side of the plant. The
materials are located in a secondary containment structure with a dike so that spills, leaks,
or discharges will be contained in the dike area.
9. Refuse Containers: The Facility has two(2)trash dumpsters for general sanitary landfill
trash. The dumpsters are sealed and equipped with lids that remain closed except when
adding refuse.
10. Oil-containing Equipment:The Facility has five(5)transformers that use non-PCB oils.
The transformers are outside within a fenced area on a stone pad with sumps that allow
precipitation and/or released oil to be recovered. One additional small transformer(40-
gallon),owned by Duke Energy, is located next to the stack in secondary containment.
11. Fly Ash Handling Area: Ash from the boiler is collected and loaded into trailers for
transfer to local farm fields to be used as a soil amendment. The ash handling area,
including the truck loading and storage area, is visually inspected daily,and cleaned
weekly. A stormwater catch basin is located just northeast of the ash handling area. This
catch basin has a sediment filter. In the event that any ash spills during loading/unloading
operations,the sediment filter prevents ash from entering the drain system and
discharging off-site.The catch basin is inspected monthly to ensure that the sediment
filter is operating efficiently. The filter is replaced,as necessary.
12. Bottom Ash Loading/Unloading Area: Containment walls are utilized to contain the bottom
ash piles before transfer. The bottom ash is transferred by front loaders into trailers for
disposal to Craven Ag. The bottom ash is used as fill at the local landfill.
Please refer to the Material Handling Procedures in Appendix B for a description of proper
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2.1.1 Significant Dust or Particulate Generating Processes and Areas of Exposed
and/or Erodible Soils
The facility is paved, covered by gravel,or covered with vegetation. As a result,there is
little potential for soil erosion. However, in the event of any construction or excavation
activities,the need for erosion control measures will be evaluated.
2.1.2 Discharge from Rooftop Vents,Stacks,and Air Emission Controls
Due to the nature of the emissions at the facility and the height of its stacks (up to 150 feet
tall), there are no anticipated discharges from rooftop vents or stacks that would have a
negative impact on stormwater.
2.1.3 On-Site Waste Disposal Practices
There is no on-site disposal of materials at this facility. Waste oils and liquid industrial waste
are disposed or recycled in accordance with applicable regulations.
2.2 RESULTS OF POTENTIAL SOURCE EVALUATION
Proper implementation of good housekeeping practices and proper loading and unloading
procedures, provided in Appendix B, significantly reduce the potential of material runoff into
stormwater from the loading/unloading and outdoor storage areas. Procedures to properly
address accidental spills or leaks are also included in Appendix B. Structural controls have
been implemented to protect stormwater runoff,as described in Section 4.0.

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APPENDIX B
• Material Storage and Handling
Procedures
• Spill Response Procedures
• Good Housekeeping Practices
Employee Training Program

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MATERIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES
Proper Storage and Handling
Clearly label and segregate materials to prevent accidental misuse or spill.
Containers must be covered, securely closed, and stored in an upright position.
Material storage and handling areas for flammable and combustible materials must be located a
safe distance away from operations that produce flames or sparks.
Designate materials that are flammable,and if possible,separate from operational areas.
Maintain ventilation to prevent accumulation of flammable or explosive vapors.
Keep the number of drums on a just-in-time basis (i.e., limit inventory). Dispose of drums as
soon as they are empty to maintain access to doorways and/or aisle ways and to minimize the
amount of potential spills and/or leaks.
Store all materials in containers that show no signs of ruptures or significant deterioration.
Store materials in areas away from traffic routes to prevent accidental spills.
Ensure that personnel trained in stormwater management handle materials.
Dispose of waste materials promptly and properly.
Store materials contained in 55-gallon drums on pallets so leaks can easily be identified and
contained.
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SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Initial Response Procedures
A person discovering a spill will take the following steps:
1} Move a safe distance away from the spill area,being sure to avoid contact with
the materials and equipment in the spill area.
2) Make a cursory determination of the nature and extent of the spill, identifying the
material(s) involved, if possible.
3) Decide whether spill is incidental or an emergency response.
4) Alert the Emergency Response Coordinator(ERC) and explain the nature of the
spill as evaluated in Step 2 and Step 3. Provide the following information to the
ERC:
• Location of the spill;
• Whether or not the spill has entered the storm sewer systems;
• Material spilled;
• Estimated quantity of the spill;
• Person who discovered the spill;
• Time that the spill was discovered; and,
• Cause of the spill.
5) Steps to be Taken Include:
For small spills-Soak up with absorbent materials and dispose of properly.
For large spills- Dike or contain the spill using available control materials
(absorbent booms, pads,absorbent granules,etc.). Prevent the movement of the
spilled liquids into storm drains. If the spill is near a stormwater catch basin,
place spill blanket over the drain to prevent materials from entering the
stormwater system.
For flammable materials-Eliminate the possible ignition source with the use of
a Ere extinguisher and attempt to stop or slow the spill by using one of the above
steps.
NOTE: REFER TO THE SPCC PLAN FOR REPORTING A RELEASE
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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES
Facility Grounds
Clean up minor oil or vehicle fluid leaks from the loading/unloading areas and parking areas.
Use only water jet cleaning for routine building wash down. No detergents or other materials
should be used for this purpose.
Maintain dry and clean ground surfaces by using sweepers,brooms,shovels,and vacuum
cleaners. Do not clean ground surfaces by hosing them down.
Ensure that equipment and/or vehicles exposed to stormwater are not leaking.
Maintain stormwater collection covers,grates,or sumps. Ensure that stormwater inlets are not
covered with debris.
Maintenance Aetivities
Perform maintenance activities indoors whenever possible. Follow these guidelines wherever
maintenance activities are performed:
• Provide drip pans or collection device for activities involving the transfer of fluids
• Perform maintenance on asphalt or concrete
• Clean up spills immediately
Clean up minor spills and leaks in maintenance areas immediately to avoid spread of materials to
areas outside of the building and into storm sewers.
Store saturated oily rags/absorbent materials in containers that can be securely closed or
contained. Empty containers before they become full.
Follow safety precautions outlined in the product SDS. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment.
Store materials in their designated location.
Only use materials for their intended purpose and in the designated areas as outlined on the
product SDS. Separate materials from incompatible materials.
Use the minimum amount of material required for the task.
Drums,portable containers, and transfer equipment must be stored securely on level surfaces so
that they are not tipped, moved,or otherwise accidentally spilled.
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Maintain adequate amount of absorbent materials(i.e., absorbents, rags,spill blanket, adsorbent
booms, etc.) for accidental leaks and spills.
Ensure that equipment that must be stored outside is empty of fluids and cleaned of sediment and
debris.
Provide drip pans or other means of containment suitable to collect leaks from parked vehicles or
equipment leaking fluids. Repair as soon as possible.
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
Personnel Trained:
Initial training given to all employees.
All new employees.
Operations, fuel yard and maintenance personnel.
Frequency of Training:
Periodic supervisors briefings include reminders to all personnel on spill response, good
housekeeping, preventive maintenance, and used oils, fuels, and lubricant handling
procedures.
Annual training sessions are held for all employees whose jobs are directly related or
impacted by potential pollutants that could contaminate storm water.
Any changes to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention plan are covered in monthly
briefings.
Employee Training Program Topics:
Good Housekeeping
Review and demonstrate basic cleanup procedures and how they relate to storm
water runoff and contamination.
Identification and location of refuse containers and disposal areas.
Reminders to employees regarding sealing and closures of waste SS gallon drum
storage containers for used petroleum products.
Spill Prevention and Response
Clearly identify potential spill areas,drainage areas,and discharge or flow direction.
Familiarize employees with past incidents that could lead to spill events.
Review spill plan emergency response procedures covering first responder
telephone numbers and backups.
Identification of the plant spill response coordinator.
Identify location of spill response equipment and inventory of response materials.
Spill reporting procedures.

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Material Handling and Storage
Review material handling procedures for used oils and
lubricants. Review operating procedures for oil-water
separator.
Checking and release of storm water accumulated in dike or containment
areas.
Review material handling equipment fueling and servicing
procedures that limit exposures to storm water.

3.0 NON-STRUCTURAL CONTROLS
Non-structural controls are practices specifically intended to reduce surface water quality impact.
They are generally implemented to address any potential problems at the sources. They do not
require any structural change to the facility.The inspections,activities,and training described below
are all part of the facility's BMPs.
3.1 ROUTINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Routine preventive maintenance involves the regular inspection,testing,and cleaning of facility
equipment and operational systems.These inspections help to detect conditions that might lead to a
release of materials and potentially impact stormwater runoff quality.
3.1.1 Manufacturing Operations and Storage Areas
Routine Equipment Maintenance—Routine inspections of the equipment maintenance operations
are performed to ensure that,where possible,all maintenance activities are conducted within the
building. For maintenance activities that must be conducted outdoors, refer to the"Good
Housekeeping Procedures" in Appendix B.
Materials Storage Areas—Routine inspection of all materials stored at the facility, including,but
not limited to, oil products, water treatment chemicals,and other liquid polluting materials are
performed on a monthly basis to ensure that any containers are covered, stored securely,and are not
leaking. Storage areas are also periodically inspected to ensure that the volume of materials is kept to
a minimum to minimize the potential for accidental spills or leaks. Secondary containment areas are
inspected for cracks and accumulation of materials.
3.1.2 Facility Grounds
Refuse Dumpsters—Upon delivery,the refuse dumpster is inspected for holes and open seams that
would facilitate the discharge of precipitation from the container. In the event that holes or open
seams are present,a new container is requested from the supplier.
The refuse dumpster is not expected to contain significant materials; nevertheless, the area in the
vicinity of the dumpster is inspected on a regular basis to ensure that the area is clean. These routine
inspections will ensure that refuse around the dumpster is kept to a minimum and that solid waste is
not discharged into stormwater ditches.
Shipping/Loading Areas—The shipping/loading areas are inspected routinely to ensure that they
are free of leaking containers and/or spills. This inspection will also ensure that there is minimal
debris in the shipping/loading areas so that materials are not transferred outdoors and discharged into
a stormwater drain/ditch.At a minimum, inspections are conducted on a monthly basis.
Runoff Control—Stormwater inlets, catch basins,ditches and the retention pond are routinely
inspected and maintained to prevent clogging,as clogging may impede stormwater flow.
Parking Areas—Routine inspection of vehicle parking areas is performed to ensure that vehicles
are not leaking any materials that may discharge into a storm drain. Drip pans or other means of
containment are provided for parked vehicles that are leaking fluids until repairs can be made.
Erosion—Although the site is relatively flat,areas of surface erosion will be repaired whenever
they are detected. Restoration of vegetative cover will be performed as necessary during the growing
season. Repairs performed during other times of the year will be protected with suitable temporary
measures,such as straw cover.

Attachment 3
Control Measures and Treatment

4.0 STRUCTURAL CONTROLS
Implementation of the BMPs identified in Section 3.0 minimizes the potential for Significant
Material runoff into stormwater at the CCWE Facility. The following structural controls have also
been implemented to complement the Facility's non-structural stormwater management controls.
4.1 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Preventive measures have been implemented to prevent the exposure of stormwater to contaminants.
Whenever possible,chemicals,petroleum products,and waste oils are stored inside buildings.
Product storage areas are inspected on a monthly basis. All liquid polluting material containers are
appropriately labeled.
4.2 DIVERSIONS
Stormwater runoff from paved areas of the CCWE facility is directed towards catch basins that flow
into ditches along the south and west side of the site. Stormwater from the fuel yard,fuel storage pile,
and service water building flow to the retention pond in the northeast corner of the site. Stormwater
flows to the northeast corner of the site to the pond and pump station where it is permitted to be
discharged to Bachelor Creek. As discussed previously,discharge from the retention pond is
temporarily suspended until CCWE received approval from NCDEQ to resume discharge.
4.3 CONTAINMENT
Containment areas have been constructed for storage areas and/or material handling areas to prevent
materials from being discharged to surface waters. A description of the areas with containment is
discussed in detail in Section 2.1.1 as well as the facility's SPCC Plan.These areas are inspected
daily;therefore,any spill or leak that occur in these areas would be noted and cleaned-up quickly,
following the procedures outlined in Appendix B.
4.4 OTHER CONTROLS
Additional controls that do not fit into the previously mentioned categories are not required at the
facility. As described in Section 2.1,an OWS located near the cooling tower is used to treat possible
oily water from the building floor drains, including the maintenance areas.
4.5 LIST OF MATERIALS STILL PRESENT
After the implementation of the non-structural and structural controls, no materials are expected to be
present in the stormwater discharge. However, should material usage change,these changes will be
properly addressed by implementing further non-structural controls and/or structural controls,as
necessary.

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Non-Stormwater Discharges

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6.0 NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGES
The permit requires evaluation of all discharge locations for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges. Any unauthorized stormwater discharges must be eliminated,or covered under
another NPDES permit.As required by the permit, stormwater outfalls are evaluated annually for
the presence of non-stormwater discharges.
The following is a list of non-stormwater discharges authorized under the general permit:
• Discharges from fire hydrant flushing
• Potable water sources including waterline flushing
• Fire system test water
• Irrigation drainage
• Lawn watering
• Routine building wash down where no detergents of other compounds are used
• Pavement wash waters
• Air conditioning condensate
• Springs
• Uncontaminated groundwater
• Foundation orfooting drain flows
Discharges from firefighting activities are authorized by the permit but are exempt from the
requirement to be identified in the SPPP.
The table below identifies non-stormwater discharges that occur at the facility.
Table 6-1
Facility Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge Pollution Prevention Controls Impacted Outfall
Discharges from fire hydrant Water recycled on site to cooling water
flushing after flowing through the OWS 002, 003
Potable water sources including
waterline flushing and raw 002, 003
water tank draining
Fires stem test water 002, 003
Routine building wash down
where no detergents or other 002, 003
compounds are used
Pavement wash waters 003
Air conditioning condensate 002, 003
and cooling tower draining
Uncontaminated ground water 002, 003
Foundation or footing drain Water recycled on site to cooling water 002, 003
flows after flowing through OWS.

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October 31, 2023
Ms. Brianna Young
Industrial Program Individual Permit Coordinator
DEMLR Stormwater Program
1612 MSC
Raleigh,NC 27699_1612
RE: NPDES Stormwater Permit Application for Craven County Wood Energy, L.P.
201 Executive Parkway, New Bern, NC, 28562
Dear Ms. Brianna Young:
On October 30, 2023, Craven County Wood Energy L.P. (CCWE) submitted the NPDES Stormwater
permit package for stornnwater activities previously covered by NPDES discharge permit number
NC0075281 which expires April 30, 2024. During a review, we noticed that page #9 of this permit
package was not signed.
Please find enclosed, the original signed document. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have
caused.
Sincerely,
Wesley Manspeaker
Compliance Manager
Craven County Wood Energy, L.P.

EPA Identification Number NPDES Permit Number Facility Name Form Approved 03105119
N/A NCO0752B1 Craven County Wood Energy,L.P. OMB No.2040-0004
SECTION •N STORMWATER i 1
5.1 l certify under penalty of law that the outfall(s) covered by this application have been tested or evaluated for the
presence of non-stormwater discharges. Moreover, l certify that the outfatis identified as having non-stormwater
discharges are described in either an accompanying NPDES Form 2C, 21),or 2E application.
Name(print or type first and last name) Official title
Chase Shepherd Plant Manager
Signature Hate signed
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m 5.2 Provide th esting information requested in the table below.
Outfall Onsite Drainage Points
AA Number Description of Testing Melhod Used Date(s)of Testing Directly Observed
L During Test
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QQ3 outfalls were evaluated by site staff for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges-See Attachment 4
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6.1 Describe any significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants in the last three years.
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N/A-no significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants in the last three years.
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SECTIONDISCHARGE INFORMATION1
See the Instructions to determine the pollutants and parameters you are required to monitor and,in turn,the tables you must
p complete.Nof all applicants need to complete each table.
7.1 Is this a new source or new discharge?
El Yes 3 See Instructions regarding submission of 0 No 4 See Instructions regarding submission of
G esfimated data. actual data.
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Tables A,B,C,and D
7.2 Have you completed Table A for each outfall?
❑ Yes 0 No
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