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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross lr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 18, 2005
Mr. Tommy Sides, Vice President
Salem Leasing Corporation
P. O. Box 24788
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27114-4788
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002459
Salem Leasing Corporation
Seagrove NC Truck Washing Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
Randolph County
Deal- Mr. Sides:
In accordance with your request for renewal received November 17, 2004, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0002459, dated February 18, 2005, to Salem Leasing Corporation for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2010, shall void Permit No. WQ0002459
issued January 4, 1999, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular
attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request
an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be
in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made
this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Bennie Goetze, Jr., P. E. at (919) 733-
5083 extension 375.
Sincere a4L
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Salem Leasing Corporation
Randolph County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 6,000 GPD closed loop recycle system consisting of a 436 gallon sediment trap with a 20 GPM
pump, a 1,100 gallon oil/water separator, a 1,100 gallon clarifier, a 180 gallon balance tank, a 20 GPM pressure falter, an
Activated Carbon unit, a 45 GPM-solids/sludge pump, a 215 gallon Bulking Mixer, a 202 gallon sludge drying bed, a 300
gallon evaporative distiller, and all the necessary piping, fittings, and appurtenances to serve Salem Leasing Corporation's
Seagrove NC Truck Washing Facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received November 17, 2004, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently riled and approved by the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2010, shall void Pen -nit No. WQ0002459
issued January 4, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this
permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other
supporting data.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells,
b) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and surface waters, and
c) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste treatment
and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications, which are required
by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply
to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is
tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and
apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the
treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the
existing facilities will require a permit modification.

This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a
name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality
(Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may not
be approved.
6. in the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
7. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities trust be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-
215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
8. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any
wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established
and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the
subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle . facilities to prevent malfunctions and
deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a
threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least
the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of
the inspection and shall be trade available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of credentials,
enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under
the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Perrittee within thirty (30) days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this
permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
IT The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which
have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B.0200, erosion and
sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGOIO000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.20.
18. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of
this project.

19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone],
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank,
the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its permit
limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Management
personnel at telephone number [phone], or [phone]. Persons reporting such occurrences by
telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the
occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
recur.
20 Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the
facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A
NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
21. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt
of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will
extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 18th day of February, 2005
NORTH C OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
._cA.lan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0002459