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Public Utilities Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment
PO BOX 958 Elisa Triplett,Superintendent
Lenoir, NC 28645 [e-mail]
[phone]
June 13, 2018
Deborah Gore, PERCS Unit Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Subject: SIU revised and signed permits Water Resources
Permitting Section
Dear Ms. Gore:
Here are the revised and signed SIU permits, along with each transmittal letter that was sent to the industry.
If anything else is needed please let me know. Thank you for your help is getting this task completed.
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Elisa Triplett, Superintendent

June 12, 2018
Mr. Kendall Foster
Site Head Operations RECEIVE®1®ENNDWR
Stallergenes Greer JUN 20 2018
639 Nuway Circle
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Lenoir NC 28645 Water
Permitting Section
Subject: Transmittal Letter for Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
Dear Mr. Foster:
Your revised Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP#0012) is enclosed. Please disregard the
previously issued permit and replace with this modified permit. This permit is issued in
response to your Industrial User Wastewater Survey and application which was received by the
City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator on December 21, 2017. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the local Sewer Use
Ordinance.
Please read your permit carefully.
If any parts, measurements, frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following the receipt of this letter. Unless such demand is made,this
decision shall be final and binding.
Sincerely
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Elisa Triplett
WWTP Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
Cc: NCDEQ/PERCS division
Enclosure: IUP#0012

City of Lenoir
Control Authority and/or Municipality
PERMIT
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP)
To Discharge Wastewater Under the
Industrial Pretreatment Program
0012 439.27 B
IUP Number 40 CFR Category(if Applicable)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, any
applicable federal categorical pretreatment regulations, all other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Control Authority and/or Municipality Sewer Use Ordinance. The
following Industry, hereafter referred to by name(Greer) or as the permittee:
Industry name,permittee
Stallergenes Greer
Facility Located at Street Address
639 Nuway Circle
City
Lenoir
State,Zip
North Carolina 28645
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at the above listed
address into the sanitary sewer collection system and the wastewater treatment facility of
the Control Authority and/or Municipality listed below:
IUP Control Authority and/or Municipality VWVTP name
City of Lenoir-Lower Creek WWTP
NPDES Number
NC0023981
WWTP Address
1905 Broadland Road
City,State,Zip
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, and III of this Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP).
Effective date, this permit and the authorization to discharge shall become
effective at midnight on this date
June 15, 2018
Expiration date,this permit and the authonzation to discharge shall expire at
midnight on this date
December 31, 2022
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Date signed Title WWTP Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator

Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART I
Specific Conditions
IUP, PART I, OUTLINE:
A.) IUP Basic Information
B.) IUP Modification History
C.) Authorization Statement
D.) Description of Discharges
E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations
F.) Effluent Limits &Monitoring Requirements
G.) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes
A. IUP Basic Information:
Receiving Control Authority&WWTP name POTW NPDES#
City of Lenoir-Lower Creek WWTP NC0023981
IUP Name• IUP Number
Greer Laboratories, Inc. 0012
IUP Effective date Pipe Numbers,list all regulated pipes
June 15, 2018 001, 002, 003
IUP Expiration date IUP 40 CFR#(if applicable),or N/A
December 31, 2022 439.27 B
B. IUP History. A Complete Permit History is required):
Effective Renewal or Description of changes over previous IUP.
Date Modification
6/15/2018 Modification To address name change, update Rationale 2 to
include 5%MAHL values, and to add a
Slug/Spill control statement, and to add
collection methods on Part 1 Section 5
1/31/2018 Renewal Name change from Greer Laboratories Inc. to
Stallergenes Greer
1/1/2013 Renewal
4/10/12 New Permit
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PART I
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C.) Authorization Statement:
I.) The Stallergenes Greer is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all
other conditions set forth in this Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
into the sewer collection system and wastewater treatment facility of the City
of Lenoir.
2.) Stallergenes Greer is hereby authorized to continue operation of and discharge
wastewater from the following treatment or pretreatment facilities. These
facilities must correspond to the treatment units listed on both the application
and inspection forms.
IU Treatment Units
List all Treatment Units Descriptions.
N/A
3.) Stallergenes Greer is hereby authorized to, if required by the City of Lenoir
and/or the Pretreatment Coordinator and after receiving Authorization to
Construct (A to C) from the City of Lenoir, construct and operate additional
pretreatment units as needed to meet final effluent limitations.
D.) Description of IUP Discharge(s):
1. Describe the discharge(s) from all regulated pipes.
Pipe # 001 , Description of Discharge: Building 5, wastewater for incubation,
extraction and harvest areas
Pipe # 002, Description of Discharge: Building 4, wastewater from mix room,
equipment wash, and laboratory
Pipe#003,Description of Discharge: Building 4,wastewater from crushed vials
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E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations:
The facility schematic and description of monitoring location(s) given below must
show enough detail such that someone unfamiliar with the facility could readily
find and identify the monitoring location(s) and connection to the sewer. Include
and identify all regulated pipes.
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IUP W
Part 1 Section F: Receiving POTW name=> Lower Creek WTP IU name=> Stallergenes Greer
Laboratories
Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements Receiving POTW NPDES#_> NC0023981 IUP#_> 0012 -
Effective date for these Limits=> June 15,2018 Pipe#_> 001,002,003
The Permittee may discharge from this specific Expiration date for these Limits=> December 31,2022 40 CFR#_> 439.27 B
Pipe number according to these specific dates, if not applicable put N/A
effluent limits, and monitoring requirements THE LIMITS ON THIS PAGE ARE,(Check one below):
LIMITS for ENTIRE permit period => X
INTERIM Limits for period# 1 =>
INTERIM Limits for period#2 =>
FINAL Limits Page =>
Concentration Limits Mass Limits Monitoring Frequency
1 Sample Required
Collection Laboratory
Monthly Monthly Method Detection
Daily Max Average Units Daily Max Average Units By Industry By POTW (C or G) Level
1 Flow* 0.025* MGD Every sample continuous
2 BOD mg/1 1/year C 2 mg/1
3 TSS mg/1 1/year C 1 mg/1
4 Temperature 66 °C Every sample G
5 PH 5.0- 12.5 SU Every sample G
*Total flow from all 3 pipes
OTHER PARAMETERS;Please List Alphabetically
6 Acetone 4.26 mg/1 1/6 mos G 0.10 mg/1
7 Ammonia as N mg/1 1/year C 0.10 mg/1
8 n-Amyl acetate 4.26 mg/I 1/6 mos G 0.10 mg/I
9 Anthracene mg/1 1/6 mos C 0.05 mg/1
10 Arsenic mg/1 1/year C 0.01 mg/I
11 Cadmium mg/1 1/year C 0.002 mg/1
12 Carbon Tetrachloride mg/1 1/year G 0.05 mg/1
13 Chloroform mg/1 1/year G 0.05 mg/1
14 Chromium mg/1 1/year C 0.005 mg/1
15 Copper mg/1 1/year C 0.01 mg/1
16 Cyanide mg/1 1/year G 0.01 mg/I_
17 Ethyl Acetate 4.26 mg/1 1/6 mos G 0.10 mg/1
18 Isopropyl Acetate 4.26 mg/1 1/6 mos G 0.10 mg/1
19 Lead mg/1 1/year C 0.01 mg/1
20 Mercury mg/1 1/year C 0.0002 mg/1
21 Methylene Chlroide 0.36 . mg/1 1/6 mos G 0.05 mg/1
22 Molybdum mg/1 1/year C 0.1 mg/1
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Concentration Limits Mass Limits Monitoring Frequency
Sample Required
Collection Laboratory ,
Daily Monthly Monthly Method Detection
Max Average Units Daily Max Average Units By Industry By POTW (C or G) Level
23 Nickel mg/1 1/year C 0.05 mg/I
24 Phenol mg/1 1/year G 0.01 mg/1
25 Selenium mg/1 1/year C 0.005 mg/1
26 Silver mg/1 1/year C 0.005 mg/1
27 Tetrachloroethylene mg/1 2/year G 0.10 mg/1
28 TKN mg/1 1/year C 0.10 mg/1
29 Toluene mg/1 1/year G 0.01 mg/1
30 Total Phosphorus mg/1 1/year C 0.5 mg/1
_ 31 Xylene mg/1 1/year G 0.01 mg/1
32 Zinc mg/I 1/year C 0.01 mg/1
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART I
Specific Conditions
G.) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes:
In addition to the definitions in the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance the
following definitions and requirements apply:
1. Composite Sample:
Unless defined differently below, a composite sample for the monitoring
requirements of this IUP, is defined as the automatic or manual collection
of one grab sample of constant volume, not less than 100 ml, collected
every hour during the entire discharge period on the sampling day.
Sampling day shall be a typical production, and discharge day.
2. Composite Sample, alternative definition:
A composite sample for the monitoring requirements of this IUP is the
same as described above unless specifically defined below as the
automatic or manual collection of constant volume and constant time grab
samples collected and composited according to the following criteria:
specific volume of each grab sample= Milliliters
specific time interval between samples = Hours
total duration of sample collection period= Hours
Total number of grab samples to be composited= Samples
3. Daily Monitoring Frequency
Daily Monitoring Frequency as specified in this IUP shall mean each day
of discharge.
4. Grab Sample
Grab sample for the monitoring requirements of this IUP, is defined as a
single "dip and take" sample collected at a representative point in the
discharge stream.
5. Instantaneous measurement
An Instantaneous measurement for the monitoring requirements of this
IUP is defined as a single reading, observation, or measurement.
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART II
General Conditions
Outline of PART II,
1. Representative Sampling 16. Federal and/or State Laws
2. Reporting 17. Penalties
3. Test Procedures 18. Need to Halt or Reduce
4. Additional Monitoring by 19. Transferability
Permittee
5. Duty to comply 20. Property Rights
6. Duty to Mitigate 21. Severability
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass 22. Modification, Revocation,
Termination
8. Removed substances 23. Reapplication
9. Upset Conditions 24. Dilution Prohibition
10. Right of Entry 25. Reports of Changed Conditions
11. Availability of Records 26. Construction of pretreatment
facilities
12. Duty to provide information 27. Reopener
13. Signatory Requirements 28. Categorical Reopener
14. Toxic Pollutants 29. General Prohibitive Standards
15. Civil and Criminal Liability 30. Reports of Potential Problems
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and
nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to,and approval by,the permit issuing authority.
2. Reporting
a.) Monitoring results obtained by Stallergenes Greer shall be reported on forms specified by
the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator, postmarked no later than the twentieth day
of the month following the month in which the samples were taken. If no discharge
occurs during a reporting period (herein defined as each calendar month) in which a
sampling event was to have occurred, a form with the phrase "no discharge" shall be
submitted. Copies of these and all other reports required herein shall be submitted to the
Control Authority and/or Municipality and shall be sent to the following address:
Elisa Triplett
Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645
b.) If the sampling performed by Stallergenes Greer indicates a violation, Stallergenes Greer shall
notify the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator within 24 hours of becoming aware of the
violation. Stallergenes Greer shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the
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results of the repeat analysis to the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator, within 30 days
after becoming aware of the violation.
c.) If no self-monitoring is required by this IUP, and the sampling performed by the City of
Lenoir indicates a violation,the City of Lenoir shall notify Greer within 24 hours of becoming
aware of the violation, and Stallergenes Greer shall sample for the applicable parameter and
submit the results of this analysis within 30 days after the POTW became aware of the
violation. Or the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Staff can repeat the sampling and analysis for a
fee inclusive of sampling and analysis within 30 days of becoming aware of the violation.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be performed in accordance with the techniques
prescribed in 40 CFR part 136 and amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the
monitoring conditions of this permit.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If Stallergenes Greer monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently
than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of
such monitoring shall be submitted to the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator. The City of
Lenoir may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in
this permit by written notification.
5. Duty to Comply
Stallergenes Greer must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance and is grounds for possible
enforcement action.
6. Duty to Mitigate - Prevention of Adverse Impact
Stallergenes Greer shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation
of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health, the POTW,
the waters receiving the POTW's discharge,or the environment.
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass
Stallergenes Greer shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as
possible, all control facilities or systems installed or used by Stallergenes Greer to achieve
compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Bypass of treatment facilities is
prohibited except when approved in advance by the Control Authority and/or Municipality.
Bypass approval shall be given only when such bypass is in compliance with 40 CFR 403.17.
8. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control
of wastewaters shall be disposed of in a manner such as to prevent any pollutants from such
materials from entering the sewer system. Stallergenes Greer is responsible for assuring its
compliance with any requirements regarding the generation,treatment, storage, and/or disposal of
"Hazardous waste" as defined under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
9. Upset Conditions
An "upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is an unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with categorical Pretreatment Standards because of factors beyond the reasonable
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control of Stallergenes Greer. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by
operational error, improperly designed or inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventative
maintenance,or careless or improper operations.
An upset may constitute an affirmative defense for action brought for the noncompliance.
Stallergenes Greer has the burden of proof to provide evidence and demonstrate that none of the
factors specifically listed above were responsible for the noncompliance.
10. Right of Entry
Stallergenes Greer shall allow the staff of the State of North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources, the Regional Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency, the Control Authority and/or Municipality, and/or their
authorized representatives,upon the presentation of credentials:
1. To enter upon the premises of Greer where a real or potential discharge is located or in
which records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit;and
2. At reasonable times to have access to and copy records required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit;to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit;and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
11. Availability of Records and Reports
Stallergenes Greer shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records as well as copies of reports and information used to complete the application
for this permit for at least three years. All records that pertain to matters that are subject to any
type of enforcement action shall be retained and preserved by Greer until all enforcement activities
have concluded and all periods of limitation with respect to any and all appeals have expired.
Except for data determined to be confidential under the Sewer Use Ordinance,all reports prepared
in accordance with terms of this permit shall be available for public inspection at the Control
Authority and/or Municipality. As required by the Sewer Use Ordinance, effluent data shall not
be considered confidential.
12. Duty to Provide Information
Greer shall furnish to the Director of Public Works or his/her designees,within a reasonable time,
any information which the Director, his/her designee, or the Division of Water Resources may
request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating
this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. Stallergenes Greer shall also furnish,
upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
13. Signatory Requirements
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be signed
and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined under the Sewer Use Ordinance. If
the designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different
individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, or overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company, a new authorization satisfying the
requirements of this section must be submitted to [POTW Director] prior to or together with any
reports to be signed by an authorized representative.
14. Toxic Pollutants
If a toxic effluent standard or prohibition(including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Federal Clean Water
Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and such standard or prohibition is more
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stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit may be revised or
modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and Greer so notified.
15. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve Greer from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance.
16. Federal and/or State Laws
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
Greer from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable
Federal and/or State law or regulation.
17. Penalties
The Sewer Use Ordinance of the Control Authority and/or Municipality provides that any person
who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$25,000 dollars per day
of such violation.
Under state law, (NCGS 143-215.6B), under certain circumstances it is a crime to violate terms,
conditions, or requirements of pretreatment permits. It is a crime to knowingly make any false
statement,representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance. These crimes are enforced at the prosecutorial discretion of the local District
Attorney.
18. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity to maintain compliance with the conditions of the permit.
19. Transferability
This permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different
premises,or a new or changed operation without approval of the Town.
20. Property Rights
This permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights,nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
21. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable and, if any provision of this permit or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
22. Permit Modification, Revocation, Termination
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated with cause in accordance to the
requirements of the Control Authority and/or Municipality Sewer Use Ordinance and North
Carolina General Statute or implementing regulations.
23. Re-Application for Permit Renewal
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Greer is responsible for filing an application for reissuance of this permit at least 180 days prior to
its expiration date.
24. Dilution Prohibition
Stallergenes Greer shall not increase the use of potable or process water or in any other way
attempt to dilute the discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve
compliance with the limitations contained in this permit.
25. Reports of Changed Conditions
Greer shall give notice to the Control Authority and/or Municipality of any planned significant
changes to Greer's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its
wastewater at least 180 days before the change. Greer shall not begin the changes until receiving
written approval from the Control Authority and/or Municipality. Also see Part II, 30 below for
additional reporting requirements for spill/slug issues.
Significant changes may include but are not limited to
(a) increases or decreases to production;
(b) increases in discharge of previously reported pollutants;
(c) discharge of pollutants not previously reported to the Control Authority and/or
Municipality;
(d) new or changed product lines;
(e) new or changed manufacturing processes and/or chemicals;or
(f) new or changed customers.
26. Construction
No construction of pretreatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and
Specifications have been submitted to the Control Authority and/or Municipality and written
approval and an Authorization to Construct(A to C)have been issued.
27. Reopener
The permit shall be modified or,alternatively,revoked and reissued to comply with any applicable
effluent standard or limitation for the control of any pollutant shown to contribute to toxicity of
the WWTP effluent or any pollutant that is otherwise limited by the POTW discharge permit. The
permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph may also contain any other requirements of
State or Federal pretreatment regulations then applicable.
28. Categorical Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent standard or limitation issued or approved under Sections 302(b)(2)(C)and(D),
304(b)(2), and 307(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent standard or limitation so issued or
approved:
1.) contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent
limitation in this permit;or
2.) controls any pollutant not limited in this permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements
of the Act then applicable.
29. General Prohibitive Standards
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Greer shall comply with the general prohibitive discharge standards in 40 CFR 403.5 (a)and(b)of
the Federal pretreatment regulations.
30. Potential Problems
Stallergenes Greer shall provide protection from accidental and slug discharges of prohibited
materials and other substances regulated by this permit. Greer shall also notify the POTW
immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the potential for spills and other accidental
discharge, discharge of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary batch discharge, or a slug
load as defined in the Sewer Use Ordinance.
Additionally, the Stallergenes Greer shall notify by telephone the City of Lenoir immediately of
all discharges that could cause problems to the POTW including any slug loadings as defined in
the Sewer Use Ordinance. If Greer experiences such a discharge, they shall inform the City of
Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator immediately upon the first awareness of the commencement of
the discharge. Notification shall include location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration
and volume if known and corrective actions taken by Greer. A written follow-up report thereof
shall be filed by the Greer within five(5)days,unless waived by the City of Lenoir
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART III
Special Conditions
1. Sludge Management Plan
Ninety days prior to the initial disposal of sludge generated by any pretreatment
facility, Greer shall submit a sludge management plan to the Control Authority.
2. Flow Measurement Requirements
(For SIUs currently without discharge flow meters)
a.) Temporary Flow Measurement Method
Until such time as discharge flow measurement devices for individual
regulated pipes are required by the Control Authority, the permittee shall
record the water meter reading providing water to the facility at the
beginning and end of each composite sample collection time period,
convert this to an estimate of the daily discharge flow for each pipe, and
report this value on the discharge monitoring report form.
4. Certified Laboratory Analysis
Pollutant analysis shall be performed by a North Carolina Division of Water
Resources Certified Laboratory that is certified in the analysis of the pollutant in
wastewater.
5. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon
classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater pretreatment plant operator in responsible charge
(ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the type and grade equivalent to, or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified backup operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202.
The ORC of the facility must visit the wastewater facility as required; must
properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility;
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The
permittee shall submit a letter designating the operator in responsible charge to
the Certification Commission or their designee within thirty days after facility
the last monitoring report.
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IUP Synopsis
A. IUP Basic Information
Receiving POTW name POTW NPDES#
Lower Creek WWTP NC0023981
IUP name IUP Number
Stallergenes Greer 0012
IUP Effective date: Pipe Numbers,list all regulated pipes
June 15,2018 001, 002, 003
IUP expiration date IUP 40 CFR#,if applicable
December 31,2022 439.27 B
B. IUP Survey &Application form
Attach a completed copy of the Industrial User Wastewater Survey &
Application Form (see appendix 6-A)
C. IU Inspection form
Attach a copy of an Industrial User Inspection Form(see chapter 7) completed
by the Control Authority within the past 12 months.
D. RATIONALE FOR LIMITATIONS:
As listed on the IUP Limits Page(s), PART I, Section F of the IUP.
RATIONALE#1:
Review of IU Monitoring Data, with no Over Allocation situation:
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on a review of monitoring data for Stallergenes Greer to determine what
ranges of concentrations are currently being discharged. To account for
sample variability a factor was applied to the monitoring data to determine
the permit limit. Permit limits assigned by the Local IUP Control Authority
cannot results in an Over Allocation situation for any pollutants.
Acetone, n-Amyl acetate, Ethyl acetate, Isopropyl Acetate, and
Methylene Chloride
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RATIONALE#2a:
Categorical Industrial Limits, with no Over Allocation situation:
Check here if Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF) or other categorical
limits calculations were used. If used, Please attach calculations: (see CWF
Spreadsheet,Appendix 6-F)
Were used(attach calculations)
Were not used x
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on the categorical regulations. These limits do not result in over allocations.
Categorical limits the same
RATIONALE#3a:
Over Allocation Prevention, with IU pollutant reduction:
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on allocating the Maximum Allowable Industrial Loading (MAIL)
determined with the Headworks Analysis (HWA) among all Industrial
Users. The total loading of each pollutant from all permitted discharges
does not exceed the MAIL. These limits do not result on over allocations.
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RATIONALE#3b:
Interim Limits for IU pollutant reduction:
The following pollutants were assigned interim numerical limits in this IUP
to allow time for the industry to come compliance with final limits that will
not in over allocations.
RATIONALE#4:
4.) Other Rationale for Limitations:
The following rationale was used for developing IUP Limits.
Parameter Rationale
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RATIONALE#5:
Non-Categorical Parameters where No Limit needed or assigned in an IUP:
The following pollutants were not assigned numerical limits in this IUP
because the loadings for these pollutants from this IU were less than 5% of
the MAHL. The loading of these pollutants from this IU is considered
insignificant at this time.
Pollutant Avg SIU mg/1 Avg SIU lbs/day 5%MAHL, lbs/day
Ammonia 2.00 0.367 50.4
Anthracene <0.001 0 N/A
Arsenic <0.0005 0 0.0165
BOD 240 44.4 463
Carpon Tetrachloride <0.005 0 N/A
Cadmium <0.0002 0 0.0059
Chloroform 0.023 0.0042 N/A
Copper 0.027 0.0050 0.1027
Chromium <0.001 0 0.2594
Cyanide 0.007 0.0013 0.0487
Lead 0.0029 0.0076 0.0649
Mercury <0.0001 0 0.002159
Molybdum <0.001 0 0.0411
Nickel 0.003 0.0006 0.1810
Phenol 0.012 0.0022 _ N/A
Selenium <0.0005 0 0.0362
Silver <0.001 0 0.0010
Tetrachloroethylene <0.005 0 N/A
TKN 5.41 0.993 N/A
Toluene <0.005 0 N/A
Total P 3.39 0.622 20.016
TSS 110 20.2 475
Xylene <0.005 0 N/A
Zinc 0.183 0.336 1.08
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June 12, 2018
Mr.JR McCormick, RECEIVED/DENRIDWR
Operations Manager JUN 2® 2018
BeoCare, Inc.
1905 International Blvd. Water Resources
Hudson, NC 28638 Permitting Section
Subject: Transmittal Letter for Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
Dear Mr. McCormick:
Your revised Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP#0008) is enclosed. Please disregard the
previously issued permit and replace with this modified permit. This permit is issued in
response to your Industrial User Wastewater Survey and application which was received by the
City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator on December 21, 2017. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the local Sewer Use
Ordinance.
Please read your permit carefully.
If any parts, measurements, frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following the receipt of this letter. Unless such demand is made,this
decision shall be final and binding.
Sincerely
eitti,
Elisa Triplett
WWTP Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
Cc: NCDEQ/PERCS division
Enclosure: IUP#0008

City of Lenoir
Control Authority and/or Municipality
PERMIT
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
To Discharge Wastewater Under the
Industrial Pretreatment Program
0008 N/A
IUP Number 40 CFR Category(if Applicable)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, any
applicable federal categorical pretreatment regulations, all other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Control Authority and/or Municipality Sewer Use Ordinance. The
following Industry,hereafter referred to by name or as the permittee:
Industry name,permittee
BeoCare, Inc
Facility Located at Street Address
1905 International Boulevard
City
Hudson
State,Zip
North Carolina 28638
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at the above listed
address into the sanitary sewer collection system and the wastewater treatment facility of
the Control Authority and/or Municipality listed below:
IUP Control Authority and/or Municipality WWTP name
City of Lenoir-Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Number
NC0023736
WWTP Address
450 Pine Mountain Road
City,State,Zip
Hudson,NC 28638
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, and III of this Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP).
Effective date, this permit and the authorization to discharge shall become
effective at midnight on this date
June 15, 2018
Expiration date,this permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at
midnight on this date
December 31, 2022
0-( JAAP)11(--
Date signed Title• WWT Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator

Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART I
Specific Conditions
IUP, PART I, OUTLINE:
A.) IUP Basic Information
B.) IUP Modification History
C.) Authorization Statement
D.) Description of Discharges
E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations
F.) Effluent Limits &Monitoring Requirements
G.) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes
A. IUP Basic Information:
Receiving Control Authority&WWTP name. POTW NPDES#
City of Lenoir-Gunpowder Creek WWTP NC0023736
IUP Name IUP Number
Beocare, Inc. 0008
IUP Effective date Pipe Numbers,list all regulated pipes
June 15, 2018 001
IUP Expiration date. IUP 40 CFR#(if applicable),or N/A
December 31, 2022 N/A
B. IUP History. A Complete Permit History is required):
Effective Date Renewal or Description of changes over previous IUP.
Modification
Modification To include the permit renewal long form application, and
June 15, 2018 slug/spill control document
January 31, 2018 Renewal
January 1, 2013 Renewal
October 28, 2008 Modification Transfer of ownership
April 1, 2007 Renewal More stringent Cu limit; dropped F
January 1, 2002 Renewal Less stringent Cr, Cu limits; more stringent Zn limit, Total N
and Total P limit dropped
July 1, 1997 Modification Revised to mass-based limits
March 1, 1996 Renewal
August 31, 1993 Modification Transfer of ownership
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C.) Authorization Statement:
1.) BeoCare, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater in accordance
with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other conditions
set forth in this Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) into the sewer
collection system and wastewater treatment facility of the City of Lenoir.
2.) BeoCare, Inc. is hereby authorized to continue operation of and discharge
wastewater from the following treatment or pretreatment facilities. These
facilities must correspond to the treatment units listed on both the application
and inspection forms.
IU Treatment Units
List all Treatment Units Descriptions
Holding Tank Temperature reduction
Screens in Holding Tank Screening of fibers
3.) BeoCare, Inc. is hereby authorized to, if required by the City of Lenoir and
after receiving Authorization to Construct (A to C) from the City of Lenoir,
construct and operate additional pretreatment units as needed to meet final
effluent limitations.
D.) Description of IUP Discharge(s):
1. Describe the discharge(s) from all regulated pipes.
Pipe# 001 , Description of Discharge:
Process water from dyehouse
Washdown water from process
Boiler blowdown
Domestic wastewater
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E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations:
The facility schematic and description of monitoring location(s) given below must
show enough detail such that someone unfamiliar with the facility could readily
find and identify the monitoring location(s) and connection to the sewer. Include
and identify all regulated pipes.
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IUP Part 1 Section F: Receiving POTW name=> Gunpowder Creek IU name=> BeoCare,Inc
Receiving POTW NPDES#=> NC0023736 IUP#=> 0008
Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements Effective date for these Limits=> 6/15/2018 Pipe#=> 001
BeoCare, Inc may discharge from this specific Expiration date for these Limits=> 12/31/2022 40 CFR#=> N/A
Pipe number according to these specific dates, if not applicable put N/A
effluent limits, and monitoring requirements THE LIMITS ON THIS PAGE ARE,(Check one below):
LIMITS for ENTIRE permit period => X
INTERIM Limits for period# 1 =>
INTERIM Limits for period#2 =>
FINAL Limits Page =>
Concentration Limits Mass Limits Monitoring Frequency
Sample Required
Collection Laboratory
Monthly Monthly Method Detection
Daily Max Average Units Daily Max Average Units By Industry By POTW (C or G) Level
1 Flow 0.060 Every Sample Continuous
2 BOD 400 mg/1 1/quarter C 2 mg/1
3 TSS 400 mg/1 1/quarter C ,1 mg/1
4 Temperature 66 °C Every sample G
5 PH 5.0—12.5 Std.Units 1 Every sample G
OTHER PARAMETERS;Please List Alphabetically
6 Ammonia as N mg/1 1/year C 0.1 mg/1
7 Arsenic mg/1 1/year C 0.01 mg/1
8 Cadmium mg/1 1/year C 0.002 mg/1
9 Chromium 0.400 mg/1 1/6 mos C 0.005 mg/1
10 Copper 0.300 mg/1 1/6mos C 0.002 mg/1
11 Cyanide mg/1 1/year G 0.01 mg/1
12 Lead mg/1 1/year C 0.01 mg/1
13 Mercury _ mg/1 1/year C 0.0002 mg/1
14 Molybdenum mg/1 1/year C 0.1 mg/1
15 Nickel mg/1 1/year C 0.01mg/1
16 Selenium mg/1 1/year C
17 Silver mg/1 1/year C 0.005 mg/1
18 Zinc 0.500 mg/1 1/6 mos C 0.005 mg/1
19 TKN mg/1 1/year C 0.01 mg/1
20 Total P mg/1 1/year C 0.5 mg/1
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Specific Conditions
G.) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes:
In addition to the definitions in the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance the
following definitions and requirements apply:
1. Composite Sample:
Unless defined differently below, a composite sample for the monitoring
requirements of this IUP, is defined as the automatic or manual collection
of one grab sample of constant volume, not less than 100 ml, collected
every hour during the entire discharge period on the sampling day.
Sampling day shall be a typical production, and discharge day.
2. Composite Sample, alternative definition:
A composite sample for the monitoring requirements of this IUP is the
same as described above unless specifically defined below as the
automatic or manual collection of constant volume and constant time grab
samples collected and composited according to the following criteria:
specific volume of each grab sample= N/A Milliliters
specific time interval between samples = N/A Hours
total duration of sample collection period= N/A Hours
Total number of grab samples to be composited= N/A Samples
3. Daily Monitoring Frequency
Daily Monitoring Frequency as specified in this IUP shall mean each day
of discharge.
4. Grab Sample
Grab sample for the monitoring requirements of this IUP, is defined as a
single "dip and take" sample collected at a representative point in the
discharge stream.
5. Instantaneous measurement
An Instantaneous measurement for the monitoring requirements of this
IUP is defined as a single reading, observation, or measurement.
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PART II
General Conditions
Outline of PART II,
1. Representative Sampling 16. Federal and/or State Laws
2. Reporting 17. Penalties
3. Test Procedures 18. Need to Halt or Reduce
4. Additional Monitoring by 19. Transferability
Permittee
5. Duty to comply 20. Property Rights
6. Duty to Mitigate 21. Severability
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass 22. Modification, Revocation,
Termination
8. Removed substances 23. Reapplication
9. Upset Conditions 24. Dilution Prohibition
10. Right of Entry 25. Reports of Changed Conditions
11. Availability of Records 26. Construction of pretreatment
facilities
12. Duty to provide information 27. Reopener
13. Signatory Requirements 28. Categorical Reopener
14. Toxic Pollutants 29. General Prohibitive Standards
15. Civil and Criminal Liability 30. Reports of Potential Problems
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and
nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to,and approval by,the permit issuing authority.
2. Reporting
a.) Monitoring results obtained by BeoCare,Inc. shall be reported on forms specified by the
Pretreatment Coordinator for the City of Lenoir, postmarked no later than the twentieth
day of the month following the month in which the samples were taken. If no discharge
occurs during a reporting period (herein defined as each calendar month) in which a
sampling event was to have occurred, a form with the phrase "no discharge" shall be
submitted. Copies of these and all other reports required herein shall be submitted to the
Control Authority and/or Municipality and shall be sent to the following address:
Elisa R. Triplett
WWT Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
City of Lenoir-Wastewater Treatment
PO Box 958
b.) If the sampling performed by BeoCare,Inc. indicates a violation,BeoCare,Inc. shall notify
the City of Lenoir within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. BeoCare, Inc. shall
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also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis to the City
of Lenoir/Pretreatment Coordinator within 30 days after becoming aware of the violation.
If no self-monitoring is required by this IUP, and the sampling performed by the City of
Lenoir Pretreatment Staff indicates a violation, the City of Lenoir Pretreatment staff shall
notify BeoCare,Inc.within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation, and BeoCare,Inc.
shall sample for the applicable parameter and submit the results of this analysis within 30
days after the POTW became aware of the violation. Or The City of Lenoir Pretreatment Staff
can repeat the sampling and analysis for a fee inclusive of sampling and analysis within 30
days of becoming aware of the violation.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be performed in accordance with the techniques
prescribed in 40 CFR part 136 and amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the
monitoring conditions of this permit.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If BeoCare, Inc. monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than
required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such
monitoring shall be submitted to the City of Lenoir. The City of Lenoir may require more
frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written
notification.
5. Duty to Comply
BeoCare, Inc. must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance and is grounds for possible
enforcement action.
6. Duty to Mitigate - Prevention of Adverse Impact
BeoCare,Inc. shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of
this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health,the POTW,the
waters receiving the POTW's discharge,or the environment.
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass
BeoCare, Inc. shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as
possible, all control facilities or systems installed or used by BeoCare, Inc.to achieve compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit. Bypass of treatment facilities is prohibited except
when approved in advance by the City of Lenoir. Bypass approval shall be given only when such
bypass is in compliance with 40 CFR 403.17.
8. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control
of wastewaters shall be disposed of in a manner such as to prevent any pollutants from such
materials from entering the sewer system. BeoCare, Inc. is responsible for assuring its
compliance with any requirements regarding the generation, treatment, storage, and/or disposal of
"Hazardous waste" as defined under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
9. Upset Conditions
An "upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is an unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with categorical Pretreatment Standards because of factors beyond the reasonable
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control of BeoCare, Inc. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by
operational error, improperly designed or inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventative
maintenance,or careless or improper operations.
An upset may constitute an affirmative defense for action brought for the noncompliance.
BeoCare,Inc.has the burden of proof to provide evidence and demonstrate that none of the factors
specifically listed above were responsible for the noncompliance.
10. Right of Entry
BeoCare, Inc. shall allow the staff of the State of North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality, Division of Water Resources, the Regional Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Staff, and/or their authorized representatives,
upon the presentation of credentials:
1. To enter upon BeoCare, Inc's premises where a real or potential discharge is located
or in which records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit;and
2. At reasonable times to have access to and copy records required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit;to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit;and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
11. Availability of Records and Reports
BeoCare, Inc. shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records as well as copies of reports and information used to complete the application
for this permit for at least three years. All records that pertain to matters that are subject to any
type of enforcement action shall be retained and preserved by BeoCare, Inc. until all enforcement
activities have concluded and all periods of limitation with respect to any and all appeals have
expired.
Except for data determined to be confidential under the Sewer Use Ordinance,all reports prepared
in accordance with terms of this permit shall be available for public inspection at the City of
Lenoir. As required by the Sewer Use Ordinance, effluent data shall not be considered
confidential.
12. Duty to Provide Information
BeoCare, Inc. shall furnish to the Director of Public Works or his/her designees, within a
reasonable time, any information which the Director, his/her designee, or the Division of Water
Resources may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing,
or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. BeoCatre, Inc. shall also
furnish,upon request,copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
13. Signatory Requirements
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be signed
and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined under the Sewer Use Ordinance. If the
designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different individual or
position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, or overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of this
section must be submitted to [POTW Director] prior to or together with any reports to be signed
by an authorized representative.
14. Toxic Pollutants
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If a toxic effluent standard or prohibition(including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Federal Clean Water
Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and such standard or prohibition is more
stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit may be revised or
modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the permittee so
notified.
15. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve BeoCare, Inc. from civil or criminal penalties
for noncompliance.
16. Federal and/or State Laws
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
BeoCare, Inc. from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any
applicable Federal and/or State law or regulation.
17. Penalties
The Sewer Use Ordinance of City of Lenoir provides that any person who violates a permit
condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$25,000 dollars per day of such violation.
Under state law, (NCGS 143-215.6B), under certain circumstances it is a crime to violate terms,
conditions, or requirements of pretreatment permits. It is a crime to knowingly make any false
statement,representation,or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance. These crimes are enforced at the prosecutorial discretion of the local District
Attorney.
18. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity to maintain compliance with the conditions of the permit.
19. Transferability
This permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different
premises,or a new or changed operation without approval of the City of Lenoir.
20. Property Rights
This permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights,nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
21. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable and, if any provision of this permit or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
22. Permit Modification, Revocation, Termination
This permit may be modified,revoked and reissued or terminated with cause in accordance to the
requirements of the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance and North Carolina General Statute or
implementing regulations.
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23. Re-Application for Permit Renewal
BeoCare, Inc. is responsible for filing an application for reissuance of this permit at least 180
days prior to its expiration date. Which will be June 30, 2022
24. Dilution Prohibition
BeoCare,Inc.shall not increase the use of potable or process water or in any other way attempt to
dilute the discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve
compliance with the limitations contained in this permit.
25. Reports of Changed Conditions
BeoCare, Inc. shall give notice to the City of Lenoir of any planned significant changes to
BeoCare, Inc's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its
wastewater at least 180 days before the change. BeoCare,Inc. shall not begin the changes until
receiving written approval from the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator. Also see Part H, 30
below for additional reporting requirements for spill/slug issues.
Significant changes may include but are not limited to
(a) -increases or decreases to production;
(b) increases in discharge of previously reported pollutants;
(c) discharge of pollutants not previously reported to the Control Authority and/or
Municipality;
(d) new or changed product lines;
(e) new or changed manufacturing processes and/or chemicals;or
(f) new or changed customers.
(g) New ownership or change of facility name
26. Construction
No construction of pretreatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and
Specifications have been submitted to the City of Lenoir and written approval and an
Authorization to Construct(A to C)have been issued.
27. Reopener
BeoCare, Inc. shall be modified or, alternatively, revoked and reissued to comply with any
applicable effluent standard or limitation for the control of any pollutant shown to contribute to
toxicity of the WWTP effluent or any pollutant that is otherwise limited by the POTW discharge
permit. The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph may also contain any other
requirements of State or Federal pretreatment regulations then applicable.
28. Categorical Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent standard or limitation issued or approved under Sections 302(b)(2)(C)and(D),
304(b)(2), and 307(a)(2)of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent standard or limitation so issued or
approved:
1.) contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent
limitation in this permit;or
2.) controls any pollutant not limited in this permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements
of the Act then applicable.
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29. General Prohibitive Standards
BeoCare, Inc.shall comply with the general prohibitive discharge standards in 40 CFR 403.5 (a)
and(b)of the Federal pretreatment regulations.
30. Potential Problems
BeoCare,Inc.shall provide protection from accidental and slug discharges of prohibited materials
and other substances regulated by this permit. BeoCare, Inc. shall also notify the POTW
immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the potential for spills and other accidental
discharge, discharge of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary batch discharge, or a slug
load as defined in the Sewer Use Ordinance.
Additionally,BeoCare,Inc.shall notify by telephone the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator
immediately of all discharges that could cause problems to the POTW including any slug loadings
as defined in the Sewer Use Ordinance. If BeoCare,Inc. experiences such a discharge,they shall
inform the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator immediately upon the first awareness of the
commencement of the discharge. Notification shall include location of the discharge, type of
waste, concentration and volume if known and corrective actions taken by BeoCare, Inc. A
written follow-up report thereof shall be filed by BeoCare, Inc. within five (5) days, unless
waived by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator.
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART III
Special Conditions
1. Sludge Management Plan
Ninety days prior to the initial disposal of sludge generated by any pretreatment
facility, the permittee shall submit a sludge management plan to the Control
Authority.
3. Flow Measurement Requirements
(For SIUs currently without discharge flow meters)
a.) Temporary Flow Measurement Method
Until such time as discharge flow measurement devices for individual
regulated pipes are required by the City of Lenoir, BeoCare, Inc. shall
record the water meter reading providing water to the facility at the
beginning and end of each composite sample collection time period,
convert this to an estimate of the daily discharge flow for each pipe, and
report this value on the discharge monitoring report form.
4. Certified Laboratory Analysis
Pollutant analysis shall be performed by a North Carolina Division of Water
Resources Certified Laboratory that is certified in the analysis of the pollutant in
wastewater.
5. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon
classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater pretreatment plant operator in responsible
charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the type and grade equivalent to, or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified backup operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202.
The ORC of the facility must visit the wastewater facility as required; must
properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility;
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The
permittee shall submit a letter designating the operator in responsible charge to
the Certification Commission or their designee within thirty days after facility
classification.
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IUP Synopsis
A. IUP Basic Information
Receiving POTW name POTW NPDES#
Gunpowder Creek WWTP NC0023736
IUP name IUP Number
BeoCare,Inc. 0008
IUP Effective date. Pipe Numbers,list all regulated pipes.
June 15, 2018 001
IUP expiration date IUP 40 CFR#,if applicable
December 31, 2022 N/A
B. IUP Survey&Application form
Attach a completed copy of the Industrial User Wastewater Survey&
Application Form(see appendix 6-A)
C. IU Inspection form
Attach a copy of an Industrial User Inspection Form(see chapter 7) completed
by the Control Authority within the past 12 months.
D. RATIONALE FOR LIMITATIONS:
As listed on the IUP Limits Page(s), PART I, Section F of the IUP.
RATIONALE#1:
Review of IU Monitoring Data, with no Over Allocation situation:
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on a review of monitoring data for BeoCare, Inc.to determine what ranges
of concentrations are currently being discharged. To account for sample
variability a factor was applied to the monitoring data to determine the
permit limit. Permit limits assigned by the Local IUP City of Lenoir can
not results in an Over Allocation situation for any pollutants.
BOD, TSS, Cr, Cu, Zn
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RATIONALE#2a:
Categorical Industrial Limits, with no Over Allocation situation:
Check here if Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF) or other categorical
limits calculations were used. If used, Please attach calculations: (see CWF
Spreadsheet,Appendix 6-F)
Were used(attach calculations)
Were not used X
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on the categorical regulations. These limits do not result in over allocations.
RATIONALE#3a:
Over Allocation Prevention, with IU pollutant reduction:
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on allocating the Maximum Allowable Industrial Loading (MAIL)
determined with the Headworks Analysis (HWA) among all Industrial
Users. The total loading of each pollutant from all permitted discharges
does not exceed the MAIL. These limits do not result on over allocations.
RATIONALE#3b:
Interim Limits for IU pollutant reduction:
The following pollutants were assigned interim numerical limits in this IUP
to allow time for the industry to come compliance with final limits that will
not in over allocations.
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RATIONALE#4:
4.) Other Rationale for Limitations:
The following rationale was used for developing IUP Limits.
Parameter Rationale
RATIONALE#5a:
Non-Categorical Parameters where No Limit needed or assigned in an IUP:
The following pollutants were not assigned numerical limits in this IUP
because the loadings for these pollutants from this IU were less than 5% of
the MAHL. The loading of these pollutants from this IU is considered
insignificant at this time.
Pollutant Avg SIU mg/1 Avg SIU lbs/day 5%MAHL, lbs/day
Flow 0.012 MGD 0.100
Ammonia as N 2.33 0.03 20.85
As <0.001 0 0.0079
Cd <0.0002 0 0.0051
CN 0.010 0.001 0.0097
Pb .0014 .0001.4 0.0488
Hg <0.0001 0 0.000038
Mo <0.001 0 0.0198
Ni .0003 0.00003 0.0538
Se <0.001 0 0.0126
Ag <0.001 0 0.0030
TKN 8.54 0.85
Total P 1.97 0.20
RATIONALE#5b:
Categorical Parameters with Waived Monitoring:
Monitoring is waived for the following categorical parameters (attach
documentation of waiver justification).
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June 12, 2018
Mr. Andrew Mayberry,
President and CEO RECEIVED/DENIPJUWR
Lenoir Mirror Company JUN 20 2018
401 Kincaid Street, NW
Lenoir, NC 28645 Water Resources
Permitting Section
Subject: Transmittal Letter for Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
Dear Mr. Mayberry:
Your revised Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP #0007) is enclosed. Please disregard the
previously issued permit and replace with this new modified permit. This permit is issued in
response to your Industrial User Wastewater Survey and application which was received by the
City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator on December 7, 2017. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the local Sewer Use
Ordinance.
Please read your permit carefully.
If any parts, measurements, frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following the receipt of this letter. Unless such demand is made,this
decision shall be final and binding.
Sincerely
elm ,
Elisa Triplett
WWTP Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
Cc: NCDEQ/PERCS division
Enclosure: IUP#0007

City of Lenoir
Control Authority and/or Municipality
PERMIT
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP)
To Discharge Wastewater Under the
Industrial Pretreatment Program
0007 4.13.74-G
IUP Number 40 CFR Category(if Applicable)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, any
applicable federal categorical pretreatment regulations, all other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Control Authority and/or Municipality Sewer Use Ordinance. The
following Industry, hereafter referred to by name or as the permittee:
Industry name,permittee
Lenoir Mirror Company
Facility Located at Street Address
401 Kincaid Street
City
Lenoir
State,Zip
North Carolina 28645
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at the above listed
address into the sanitary sewer collection system and the wastewater treatment facility of
the Control Authority and/or Municipality listed below:
IUP Control Authority and/or Municipality VVWTP name
City of Lenoir- Gunpowder Creek WWTP
NPDES Number
NC0023736
VUVVTP Address
450 Pine Mountain Road
City,State,Zip
Hudson,NC 28638
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other cond
tions set forth in Parts I, II, and III of this Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP).
Effective date, this permit and the authorization to discharge shall become
effective at midnight on this date
June 15, 2018
Expiration date,this permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at
midnight on this date
December 31, 2022
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Date signed Title WWTP Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator

Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
PART I
Specific Conditions
IUP, PART I, OUTLINE:
A.) IUP Basic Information
B.) IUP Modification History
C.) Authorization Statement
D.) Description of Discharges
E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations
F.) Effluent Limits &Monitoring Requirements
G.) Definitions and Limit Page(s)notes
A. IUP Basic Information:
Receiving Control Authority&WWTP name• POTW NPDES#
City of Lenoir Gunpowder Creek WWTP NC0023736
IUP Name. IUP Number
Lenoir Mirror Company 0007
IUP Effective date. Pipe Numbers,list all regulated pipes
June 15, 2018 001
IUP Expiration date IUP 40 CFR#(if applicable),or N/A
December 31, 2022 413.74-G
B. IUP History. A Complete Permit History is required):
Effective Renewal or Description of changes over previous IUP
Date Modification
To include slug/spill control document,
Modification monitoring sampling point, CWF calculation,
6-15-18 and Rationale 1,2,and 5
1-31 Renewal
-2018
1-1-2013 Renewal
6-1-2012 Renewal Limits change for various parameters,
additional clarification on conditions
1-1-2002 Renewal Stricter limits on TSS, Cr,CN,Ni,Ag,F
1-1-1997 Modification Revised to mass-based limits
3-1-1996 Renewal
2-8-1991 Modification Flow measurement requirement added
10-1-1990 Renewal
10-1-1987 Renewal
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C.) Authorization Statement:
1.) Lenoir Mirror Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all
other conditions set forth in this Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP)
into the sewer collection system and wastewater treatment facility of the City
of Lenoir
2.) Lenoir Mirror Company is hereby authorized to continue operation of and
discharge wastewater from the following treatment or pretreatment facilities.
These facilities must correspond to the treatment units listed on both the
application and inspection forms.
IU Treatment Units
List all Treatment Units Descriptions:
Silver Recovery Holding units and discharge trough are
Units for the containment of silver spray;
cleaned manually
Primary Clarifiers Flocculant is added andpH is adjusted
with skimmers amd (sodium hydroxide); the majority of the
baffles sedimentation occurs in these tanks
Secondary The final sedimentation occurs in these
Clarifiers with tanks
skimmers and
baffles
The effluent from the clarifiers is either
Sampling Pit with pumped from the clarifiers or gravity fed
60°V notch weir into the discharge pit for sampling and
flow mesurment
3.) Lenoir Mirror Company is hereby authorized to, if required by the City of
Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator and after receiving Authorization to
Construct (A to C) from the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator,
construct and operate additional pretreatment units as needed to meet final
effluent limitations.
D.) Description of IUP Discharge(s):
1. Describe the discharge(s) from all regulated pipes.
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Pipe# 001 , Description of Discharge:
Process Water: Beveling and polishing machines
Plating mirror operations
Washdown water from the process
Boiler blowdown
Wash pit discharge
All the above discharges go through pretreatment sedimentation and flocculation
E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations:
The facility schematic and description of monitoring location(s) given below must
show enough detail such that someone unfamiliar with the facility could readily
find and identify the monitoring location(s) and connection to the sewer. Include
and identify all regulated pipes.
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IUP, Part 1 Section F: Receiving POTW name=> Lenoir-Gunpowder IU name=
Creek WWTP > Lenoir Mirror Plant# 1
Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements Receiving POTW NPDES#_> NC0023736 IUP#_> 0007
Effective date for these Limits=> June 15,2018 Pipe#_> 001
The Permittee may discharge from this specific Expiration date for these Limits=> December 31,2022 40 CFR#_> 403.74-G
Pipe number according to these specific dates, if not applicable put N/A
THE LIMITS ON THIS PAGE ARE,(Check one below):
effluent limits, and monitoring requirements LIMITS for ENTIRE permit period => X
INTERIM Limits for period# 1 =>
INTERIM Limits for period#2 =>
FINAL Limits Page =>
Concentration Limits Mass Limits Monitoring Frequency
Sample Required
Collection Laboratory
Daily Monthly Monthly Method Detection
Max Average Units Daily Max Average Units By Industry By POTW (C or G) Level
1 Flow 0.060 MGD 1/quarter continuous
2 BOD mg/1 1/quarter C 2 mg/1
3 TSS 500 mg/I 1/quarter C 1 mg/1
4 Temperature 66 °C Every sample
5 pH 5.0-12.5 SU Every sample
6 Ammonia as N mg/1 1/quarter _ C 0.1 mg/1
7 Arsenic 0.060 mg/1 1/6 mos C 0.01 mg/1
8 Cadmium 0.010 mg/1 1/quarter C , 0.002 mg/1
9 Chromium 0.100 mg/I 1/quarter C 0.005 mg/1
10 Copper 1.200 mg/1 1/quarter C 0.002 mg/1
11 Cyanide 0.020 mg/1 1/6 mos G 0.01 mg./1
13 Lead 0.075 mg/1 1/quarter C 0.01 mg/1
14 Mercury mg/1 1/year C 0.0002 mg/1
15 Molybdenum mg/1 1/year C 0.1 mg/1
16 Nickel 0.050 mg/1 1/quarter C 0.01 mg/1
17 Selenium mg/I 1/year C 0.005 mg/I
18 Silver 0.075 mg/1 1/6 mos C 0.005 mg/1
19 Zinc 0.600 mg/1 1/quarter C 0.01 mg/1
20 Total Metals* 1.95 mg/1 1/quarter C
21 TKN mg/1 1/year C 0.5 mg/1
22 Total Phosphorus mg/1 1/year
23 TTO** 2.12 mg/1 1/6 mos C 0.5 mg/1
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*The term Total Metals is defined as the sum of the concentration or mass of Copper(Cu),Nickel(Ni),Chromium(Cr,total),and Zinc(Zn)
**TTO(total toxic organics,defined Part III,6.)shall be monitored within 6 months of permit issuance;thereafter a TTO certification statement may be used(Part 111,7.)
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G.) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes:
In addition to the definitions in the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance the
following definitions and requirements apply:
1. Composite Sample:
Unless defined differently below, a composite sample for the monitoring
requirements of this IUP, is defined as the automatic or manual collection
of one grab sample of constant volume, not less than 100 ml, collected
every hour during the entire discharge period on the sampling day.
Sampling day shall be a typical production, and discharge day.
2. Composite Sample, alternative definition:
A composite sample for the monitoring requirements of this IUP is the
same as described above unless specifically defined below as the
automatic or manual collection of constant volume and constant time grab
samples collected and composited according to the following criteria:
specific volume of each grab sample= N/A Milliliters
specific time interval between samples = N/A Hours
total duration of sample collection period= N/A Hours
Total number of grab samples to be composited= N/A Samples
3. Daily Monitoring Frequency
Daily Monitoring Frequency as specified in this IUP shall mean each day
of discharge.
4. Grab Sample
Grab sample for the monitoring requirements of this IUP, is defined as a
single "dip and take" sample collected at a representative point in the
discharge stream.
5. Instantaneous measurement
An Instantaneous measurement for the monitoring requirements of this
IUP is defined as a single reading, observation, or measurement.
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Outline of PART II,
1. Representative Sampling 16. Federal and/or State Laws
2. Reporting 17. Penalties
3. Test Procedures 18. Need to Halt or Reduce
4. Additional Monitoring by 19. Transferability
Permittee
5. Duty to comply 20. Property Rights
6. Duty to Mitigate 21. Severability
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass 22. Modification,Revocation,
Termination
8. Removed substances 23. Reapplication
9. Upset Conditions 24. Dilution Prohibition
10. Right of Entry 25. Reports of Changed Conditions
11. Availability of Records 26. Construction of pretreatment
facilities
12. Duty to provide information 27. Reopener
13. Signatory Requirements 28. Categorical Reopener
14. Toxic Pollutants 29. General Prohibitive Standards
15. Civil and Criminal Liability 30. Reports of Potential Problems
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and
nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to,and approval by,the permit issuing authority.
2. Reporting
a.) Any self- monitoring results obtained by the Lenoir Mirror shall be reported on forms
specified by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Program, postmarked no later than the
twentieth day of the month following the month in which the samples were taken. If no
discharge occurs during a reporting period (herein defined as each calendar month) in
which a sampling event was to have occurred, a form with the phrase"no discharge" shall
be submitted. Copies of these and all other reports required herein shall be submitted to
the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator and shall be sent to the following address:
Elisa R.Triplett
Superintendent,WWT or Current Pretreatment Coordinator
City of Lenoir Wastewater Treatment
Address: P.O.Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645
b.) If the self-monitoring sampling performed by the Lenoir Mirror indicates a violation, Lenoir
Mirror shall notify the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator within 24 hours of becoming
aware of the violation. Lenoir Mirror shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit
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the results of the repeat analysis to the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator within 30
days after becoming aware of the violation.
c.) If no self-monitoring is required by this IUP,and the sampling performed by the City of
Lenoir Pretreatment program indicates a violation, the City of Lenoir pretreatment
coordinator shall notify the Lenoir Mirror within 24 hours of becoming aware of the
violation, and the Lenoir Mirror shall sample for the applicable parameter and submit
the results of this analysis within 30 days after the POTW became aware of the violation.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be performed in accordance with the techniques
prescribed in 40 CFR part 136 and amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the
monitoring conditions of this permit.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If Lenoir Mirror Company monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more
frequently than required by this permit,using approved analytical methods as specified above,the
results of such monitoring shall be submitted to the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Program. The
City of Lenoir Pretreatment Program may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of
other pollutants not required in this permit by written notification.
5. Duty to Comply
Lenoir Mirror Company must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance and is grounds
for possible enforcement action.
6. Duty to Mitigate - Prevention of Adverse Impact
Lenoir Mirror Company shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health,the
POTW,the waters receiving the POTW's discharge,or the environment.
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass
Lenoir Mirror Company shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as
efficiently as possible, all control facilities or systems installed or used by Lenoir Mirror to
achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Bypass of treatment facilities is
prohibited except when approved in advance by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator.
Bypass approval shall be given only when such bypass is in compliance with 40 CFR 403.17.
8. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control
of wastewaters shall be disposed of in a manner such as to prevent any pollutants from such
materials from entering the sewer system. Lenoir Mirror is responsible for assuring its compliance
with any requirements regarding the generation, treatment, storage, and/or disposal of"Hazardous
waste" as defined under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
9. Upset Conditions
An "upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is an unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with categorical Pretreatment Standards because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of Lenoir Mirror. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by
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operational error, improperly designed or inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventative
maintenance,or careless or improper operations.
An upset may constitute an affirmative defense for action brought for the noncompliance. Lenoir
Mirror has the burden of proof to provide evidence and demonstrate that none of the factors
specifically listed above were responsible for the noncompliance.
10. Right of Entry
Lenoir Mirror Company shall allow the staff of the State of North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources, the Regional Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency, the Control Authority and/or Municipality, and/or their
authorized representatives,upon the presentation of credentials:
1. To enter upon Lenoir Mirror's premises where a real or potential discharge is located
or in which records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit;and
2. At reasonable times to have access to and copy records required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit;to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
11. Availability of Records and Reports
Lenoir Mirror Company shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all
calibration and maintenance records as well as copies of reports and information used to complete
the application for this permit for at least three years. All records that pertain to matters that are
subject to any type of enforcement action shall be retained and preserved by Lenoir Mirror until all
enforcement activities have concluded and all periods of limitation with respect to any and all
appeals have expired.
Except for data determined to be confidential under the Sewer Use Ordinance, all reports prepared
in accordance with terms of this permit shall be available for public inspection at the City Of
Lenoir Pretreatment Program Office located at the Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility.
As required by the Sewer Use Ordinance,effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
12. Duty to Provide Information
Lenoir Mirror Company shall furnish to the Director of Public Works or his/her designees,
within a reasonable time, any information which the Director,his/her designee, or the Division of
Water Resources may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and
reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. Lenoir Mirror
shall also furnish,upon request,copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
13. Signatory Requirements
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be signed
and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined under the Sewer Use Ordinance. If the
designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different individual or
position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, or overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of this
section must be submitted to [POTW Director] prior to or together with any reports to be signed
by an authorized representative.
14. Toxic Pollutants
If a toxic effluent standard or prohibition(including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Federal Clean Water
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Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and such standard or prohibition is more
stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit may be revised or
modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and Lenoir Mirror so
notified.
15. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve Lenoir Mirror from civil or criminal penalties
for noncompliance.
16. Federal and/or State Laws
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
Lenoir Mirror from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any
applicable Federal and/or State law or regulation.
17. Penalties
The Sewer Use Ordinance of the City of Lenoir provides that any person who violates a permit
condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$25,000 dollars per day of such violation.
Under state law, (NCGS 143-215.6B), under certain circumstances it is a crime to violate terms,
conditions, or requirements of pretreatment permits. It is a crime to knowingly make any false
statement,representation, or certification m any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance. These crimes are enforced at the prosecutorial discretion of the local District
Attorney.
18. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for Lenoir Mirror Company in an enforcement action that it would have
been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity to maintain compliance with the conditions
of the permit.
19. Transferability
This permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different
premises,or a new or changed operation without approval of the Town.
20. Property Rights
This permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights,nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
21. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable and, if any provision of this permit or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
22. Permit Modification, Revocation, Termination
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated with cause in accordance to the
requirements of the City of Lenoir Sewer Use Ordinance and North Carolina General Statute or
implementing regulations.
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23. Re-Application for Permit Renewal
LENOIR MIRROR is responsible for filing an application for reissuance of this permit at least
180 days prior to its expiration date,which shall be June 30,2022.
24. Dilution Prohibition
Lenoir Mirror shall not increase the use of potable or process water or in any other way attempt to
dilute the discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve
compliance with the limitations contained in this permit.
25. Reports of Changed Conditions
Lenoir Mirror shall give notice to the City Of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator of any planned
significant changes to Lenoir Mirror's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality,
or volume of its wastewater at least 180 days before the change. Lenoir Mirror shall not begin the
changes until receiving written approval from the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator. Also
see Part II,30 below for additional reporting requirements for spill/slug issues.
Significant changes may include but are not limited to
(a) increases or decreases to production;
(b) increases in discharge of previously reported pollutants;
(c) discharge of pollutants not previously reported to the Control Authority and/or
Municipality;
(d) new or changed product lines;
(e) new or changed manufacturing processes and/or chemicals; or
(f) new or changed customers.
26. Construction
No construction of pretreatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and
Specifications have been submitted to the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator and written
approval and an Authorization to Construct(A to C)have been issued.
27. Reopener
The permit shall be modified or, alternatively,revoked and reissued to comply with any applicable
effluent standard or limitation for the control of any pollutant shown to contribute to toxicity of
the WWTP effluent or any pollutant that is otherwise limited by the POTW discharge permit. The
permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph may also contain any other requirements of
State or Federal pretreatment regulations then applicable.
28. Categorical Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent standard or limitation issued or approved under Sections 302(b)(2)(C)and(D),
304(b)(2), and 307(a)(2)of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent standard or limitation so issued or
approved:
1.) contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent
limitation in this permit;or
2.) controls any pollutant not limited in this permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements
of the Act then applicable.
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29. General Prohibitive Standards
Lenoir Mirror shall comply with the general prohibitive discharge standards in 40 CFR 403.5 (a)
and(b)of the Federal pretreatment regulations.
30. Potential Problems
Lenoir Mirror shall provide protection from accidental and slug discharges of prohibited materials
and other substances regulated by this permit. Lenoir Mirror shall also notify the POTW
immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the potential for spills and other accidental
discharge, discharge of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary batch discharge, or a slug
load as defined in the Sewer Use Ordinance.
Additionally,Lenoir Mirror shall notify by telephone the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator
immediately of all discharges that could cause problems to the POTW including any slug loadings
as defined in the Sewer Use Ordinance. If Lenoir Mirror experiences such a discharge,they shall
inform the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator immediately upon the first awareness of the
commencement of the discharge. Notification shall include location of the discharge, type of
waste, concentration and volume if known and corrective actions taken by Lenoir Mirror. A
written follow-up report thereof shall be filed by Lenoir Mirror within five(5)days,unless waived
by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator.
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1. Sludge Management Plan
Ninety days prior to the initial disposal of sludge generated by any pretreatment
facility, the Lenoir Mirror shall submit a sludge management plan to the Control
Authority.
2. Flow Measurement Requirements
(For SIUs currently without discharge flow meters)
a.) Temporary Flow Measurement Method
Until such time as discharge flow measurement devices for individual
regulated pipes are required by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Program,
Lenoir Mirror shall maintain appropriate primary discharge flow
measurement devices (weir/flume). Proper access for the City of Lenoir
Pretreatment Staff shall be provided for the installation of a flow
measurement and recording device. This flow measurement device will be
calibrated by the City Pretreatment Staff upon each sampling/flow
measurement event.
3. Certified Laboratory Analysis
Pollutant analysis shall be performed by a North Carolina Division of Water
Resources Certified Laboratory that is certified in the analysis of the pollutant in
wastewater.
4. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon
classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, Lenoir Mirror shall
employ a certified wastewater pretreatment plant operator in responsible charge
(ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the type and grade equivalent to, or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
Lenoir Mirror must also employ a certified backup operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202.
The ORC of the facility must visit the wastewater facility as required; must
properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility;
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202.
Lenoir Mirror shall submit a letter designating the operator in responsible charge
to the Certification Commission or their designee within thirty days after facility
classification.
5. Total Toxic Organics (TTO) Definition
"TTO", or Total Toxic Organics, is the sum of the concentrations of the toxic
organic compounds listed in 40 CFR 413.02 that are found in Lenoir Mirror's
process discharge at a concentration greater than 0.01 mg/l.
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6. Total Toxic Organics (TTO) Certification
In lieu of monitoring for TTO, Lenoir Mirror may, upon submitting to the City of
Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator one sample showing TTO compliance and a
toxic organic management plan, make the following certification every six
months:
"Based upon my inquiry of the person or persons directly responsible for
managing compliance with the permit limitation for total toxic organics
(TTO), I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, no dumping of
concentrated toxic organics into the wastewaters has occurred since filing of
the last monitoring report. I further certify that this facility is implementing
the toxic organic management plan submitted to the Control Authority."
At a minimum, the certification statements are due by June 30th of each year
covering the January through June six month period, and December 10th of each
year covering the July through December six month reporting period. If the
certification is not submitted for both periods within 10 days of the respective
due dates, the City of Lenoir Pretreatment staff shall collect TTO samples before
December 31 and Lenoir Mirror will be billed for the cost of the TTO sampling
and analysis.
7. Toxic Organic Management Plan
Within ninety days of the issuance of this permit, the Lenoir Mirror shall develop
and submit to the City of Lenoir Pretreatment Coordinator a toxic organic
management plan.
8. Combined Wastestream Formula Flow Condition
(for Categorical Industrial Users only)
Regulated Categorical Process Flow:
Lenoir Mirror shall have available flow monitoring equipment at such locations as
necessary to measure the total daily volume of wastewater discharged that is
covered by 40 CFR 413. This flow monitoring equipment shall also be capable of
measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from true discharge
rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes, however it is not
required that it be continuous recording. At the time of issuance of the permit,
this method consists of a 60° V-Notch weir with stilling well, with flow bubbler
meter or equivalent supplied by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment program; and the
frequency shall be at a minimum, quarterly; the data shall be collected and
reported as required in Part II, 1-4 of this IUP. Modifications to the flow
metering equipment shall be approved by the City of Lenoir Pretreatment
Coordinator prior to installation.
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IUP Synopsis
A. IUP Basic Information
Receiving POTW name POTW NPDES#
Gunpowder Creek WWTP NC0023736
IUP name IUP Number
Lenoir Mirror Company 0007
IUP Effective date. Pipe Numbers,list all regulated pipes
6/15/2018 001
IUP expiration date IUP 40 CFR#,if applicable
12/31/2022 413.74-G
B. IUP Survey &Application form
Attach a completed copy of the Industrial User Wastewater Survey&
Application Form(see appendix 6-A)
C. IU Inspection form
Attach a copy of an Industrial User Inspection Form (see chapter 7) completed
by the Control Authority within the past 12 months.
D. RATIONALE FOR LIMITATIONS:
As listed on the IUP Limits Page(s), PART I, Section F of the IUP.
RATIONALE#1:
Review of IU Monitoring Data, with no Over Allocation situation:
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on a review of monitoring data for Lenoir Mirror to determine what ranges
of concentrations are currently being discharged. To account for sample
variability a factor was applied to the monitoring data to determine the
permit limit. Permit limits assigned by the Local IUP Control Authority can
not results in an Over Allocation situation for any pollutants.
TSS, Cd, Cr, Cu, CN, Pb,Ni, Ag, Zn
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RATIONALE#2a:
Categorical Industrial Limits, with no Over Allocation situation:
Check here if Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF) or other categorical
limits calculations were used. If used, Please attach calculations: (see CWF
Spreadsheet, Appendix 6-F)
Were used(attach calculations) TTO
Were not used
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on the categorical regulations. These limits do not result in over allocations.
TTO is stricter than categorical standards.
Total Metals Daily max: 1.95 mg/1 (sum of Cu, Cr,Ni, and Zn) Which if the
the permit limits are just met the sum is 1.95 mg/1) If they exceed any of the
noted parameters they will exceed on the Total Metals
Note: Limits assigned for Cd, Cr, Cu, CN, Pb, Ni, Ag, Zn were stricter than
the categorical limits (using CWF)
RATIONALE#3a:
Over Allocation Prevention, with IU pollutant reduction:
The following pollutants were assigned numerical limits in this IUP based
on allocating the Maximum Allowable Industrial Loading (MAIL)
determined with the Headworks Analysis (HWA) among all Industrial
Users. The total loading of each pollutant from all permitted discharges
does not exceed the MAIL. These limits do not result on over allocations.
As
RATIONALE#3b:
Interim Limits for IU pollutant reduction:
The following pollutants were assigned interim numerical limits in this IUP
to allow time for the industry to come compliance with final limits that will
not in over allocations.
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IUP Synopsis
RATIONALE#4:
4.) Other Rationale for Limitations:
The following rationale was used for developing IUP Limits.
Parameter _ Rationale
RATIONALE#5a:
Non-Categorical Parameters where No Limit needed or assigned in an IUP:
The following pollutants were not assigned numerical limits in this IUP
because the loadings for these pollutants from this IU were less than 5% of
the MAHL. The loading of these pollutants from this IU is considered
insignificant at this time.
Pollutant Avg SIU mg/1 Avg SIU lbs/day 5%MAHL, lbs/day
Flow 0.0245 0.1 MGD
BOD 140 28.6 183
Ammonia 3.9 0.8 20.85
Hg <0.0001 0 0.000038
Se 0.0195 0.004 0.0126
TKN 6.04 1.23 _
Total P 0.51 0.10
RATIONALE#5b:
Categorical Parameters with Waived Monitoring:
Monitoring is waived for the following categorical parameters (attach
documentation of waiver justification).
N/A
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