WQ0002564_Final Permit_19900212

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbun• Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
ZN'illiam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 12, 1990
Mr. F. Larson Harsey
Georgia-Pacific Corporation:
Post Office Box 105603
Atlanta, Georgia 30348
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subjec_: Permit No.WQ0002564
Georgia --Pacific Corporation
Whiteville Plywood Plant
Wastewater Treatment and Recycle
System
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Harsey:
In accoxdanc with vc,.1r application received October '1_7,
1989, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002564, dated
February 12, 1990, to Georgia-Pacific Corporation for the
continued operation of a loq Vat wastewater treatment system and
recycle system, a Flyash Scrubber water recycle system, and a
Veneer Dryer wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until March 1, 1991, and shall void Permit No. 5987R issued March
6, 1986, and shall void Permit No. 11056 issued December 23, 1984,
and shall void Permit No. 16•Q0001902 issued August 23, 1989; and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein.
Your .request to incline Permit No. 7266 with this permit
cannot be honored at this time since the renewal request was
returned on January 10, 1990 due to lack of additional
information. When you have obtained the requested additional
information you may submit a request for a permit modification to
include Permit No. 7266.
Po1lut�c- Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, No_-t-. Carolina 27611-7687 Te-ephone 919-733-7015
An Equal. Oppert:n_,y Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. Harsey
February 12, 1990
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this
permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following
receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of North Carolina
General Statutes, and f-led with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands
� A= mRHP thig permit shal ' be f i nal and hi nd i ng
If you need additicnal information concerning this matter,
please contact Mr. Mark Hawes at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely, -
Georce T. 4
cc: Columbus County Hea--h department
Wilmington Regional Office
Enwright Associates, Inc.

NORTH CAROLINA I
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PEERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter
143, General Statutes of North Carol_na as amended, and other
applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY -RANTED TO
Georgia-Pacific Cercoration
Columbus Cour._y
FOR THE
continued operation of operation of a 100,000 gpd Log Vat
Wastewater Treatment and Recycle Sys-em consisting of two (2)
debris screens, a 158,000 (3 compar_ment) cooling and surge
basin, a 270,000 gallon aeration basin with three (3) 15 hp
floating aerators, a rectangular clar-fier, clean water basin,
sludge holding sump; also a 3,000 and Industrial Wastewater
Treatment and Recycle facility consist-ng of concrete collection
troughs and sump with a 200 GPM recycle pump and high water
alarms, a firewater overflow weir, approximately 30 linear feet
of 3-inch force main, a storage/holding tank; also a Flyash
Scrubber Water Recycle system consisti-:g of two (2) 118 ft. x 25
ft. x 10.5 ft. (L x W x D) concrete sedimentation basins,
approximately 195 linear feet of 12--inch steel pipe for gravity
discharge of scrubber water into the settling basins, and a
clear water sump with dual 1,000 gpm pumps; and all the
associated valves, pipes, and appurtenances to serve Whiteville
Plywood Plant with no discharge of was -es to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received October 17, 1989 and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance
until March 1, 1991, and shall void Permit No. 5987R issued
March 6, 1986, Permit No. 11056 issued December 13, 1984, and
Permit No. WQ0001902 issued August 23, 1989, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities
constructed in accordance with the conditions of this
permit, the approved, plans, specifications, and
supporting data.
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2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and
volume of wastes described in the application and other
supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the evert there is a
des; ra f-owners ip, er- �e e is - a
name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must
be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
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.
5. 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 as may be required by this Division,
such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
5. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be
disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and
in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. 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.
S. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the
treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the clean water basin, storage/holding tank,
and the sedimentation basin shall not be less than two feet
at any time.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management 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.
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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
keep 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
PprrnS t-te.e. This log .of b-�---._ _
the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of
the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting
authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of
the Division of Environmental Management may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the disposal site and
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy
any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions
of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater,
surface water, or leachate.
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by
the Permittee 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 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
16. Failure to abide by the condition- and limitations contained
in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement
action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude 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.
18. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject
project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of
this project.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington
Regional Office, telephone no. 919/256-4161, 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 wastewatex 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 render 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.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that
the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also
file a written report in letter form within 15 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. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment
plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater
treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate
of the grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. Within thirty days after the
wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the
Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification
Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge.
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.
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22. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by
the Division of Environmental Management, shall be provided.
Permit issued this the 12th day of February, 1990
y NORTH'CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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1 George T. Eve et ,�irector
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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