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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0003380_Final Permit_20000410State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director April 10, 2000 Mr. Charles O. McLendon, Plywood Plant Manager Georgia-Pacific Corporation Post Office Box 308 Dudley, NC 28333 Dear Mr. McLendon: �AIT JW 09K 410) NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ0003380 Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Dudley Plant Plywood/OSB Wastewater Recycle System Wayne County In accordance with your application received October 11, 1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003380, dated April 10, 1999, to Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Dudley, NC for the modification and continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2005, shall void Permit No. WQ0003380 issued December 20, 1996, 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. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to y u. if you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Susan Cauley of (919) 733-5083 exton 546. Sincer/y Kerr T. Stevens cc: Georgia-Pacific Corporation Wayne County Health Department Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 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 Georgia-Pacific Corporation Wayne County modification and continued operation of the following wastewater recycle facilities located at the Georgia-Pacific Corporation's Plywood/OSB Plant in Dudley, North Carolina, which consist of: a wastewater recycle system used in conjunction with the control of rotary dryer emissions using an Electrostatic Precipitation Unit (ESP) consisting of a pre -quench unit which consists of a chamber and duct, holding tank with integral mixer, two 175 GPM recycle pumps, one 133 GPM supply pump; exiting collectionn systems; a dual compartment 20,000 gallon concentrate sump with a 8,450 gallon clean water compartment, a 4,000 gallon concentrated waste compartment, a spray system, a drain system, and concentrated sensors; a 60 GPM sprayer system for the ESP unit with a collector and return piping system; a 20,000 gallon concentrated waste storage tank; a 15 GPM spray pump for spraying concentrated waste on wood waste to be burned; a wash down system with two (2) 375 GPM pumps used individually to clean the ESP system, and all associated piping valves, pumps and appurtenances to allow the transfer of wastewater to the scrubber water discharge recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the log heating vat water recycle system, the oillwater separator facility, or the Wet Storage Deck recycle system; 2. a 100,000 GPD log heating vat water recycle system with screen, surge basin with floating aerator, sand/water separators, extended aeration basin with floating aerators, clarifier with sludge return, and all piping, valves, pumps, controls and appurtenances to allow the transfer of wastewater to the ESP Unit recycle system, the scrubber water discharge recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the oil/water separator facility, or the Wet Storage Deck recycle system; 3. a veneer dryer wash down reclaim system with wash down hose systems, storage tank, and all associated piping, valves, pumps, controls and appurtenances to allow the transfer of wastewater to the ESP Unit recycle system, the scrubber water discharge recycle system, the log heating vat water recycle system, the oil/water separator facility, or the Wet Storage Deck recycle system; 4. a scrubber water discharge recycle system with dual ash settling basins, clear water sump, recycle pump, and all associated piping, valves, pumps, controls and appurtenances to allow the transfer of wastewater from the ESP Unit recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the log heating vat water recycle system, the domestic wastewater treatment recycle system, the oiUwater separator facility, or. the Wet Storage Deck recycle system; a 300 GPM oil/water separator with sump and sump pump with ultimate discharge to the ESP Unit recycle system, the scrubber water discharge recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the log heating vat water recycle system, or the Wet Storage Deck recycle system; 6. a 15,000 GPD domestic wastewater treatment system with influent lift station, dual 60 GPM pumps and high- water alarm, inlet bar screen, aeration basin, final clarifier, aerated sludge holding tank, disinfection facilities, flow measuring device and 0.11 acre polishing pond with ultimate discharge to the the scrubber water system; 7. a 706,000 GPD wastewater Wet Storage Deck recycle system consisting of a 78,000 cubic foot recycle pond, two 40 Hp pumps, six wet deck sprinklers, one groundwater supply well, one well float control, and associated piping, valves controls, and appurtenances to allow the transfer of wastewater to the scrubber water discharge recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the log heating vat water recycle system, the oil/water separator facility, or the ESP Unit recycle system; 8. a 9,000 gallon dirty water sump with a 2,000 GPM pump, four sidehill screens, a heat exchanger with a heat transfer rate of 17,800 Btu per hour, a 17,000 gallon clean water sump with a 1,800 GPM pump, and all associated piping, valve, and appurtenances for water distribution, all to serve the Georgia - Pacific Corporation-Plywood/OSB Facility located in Dudley, North Carolina with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 11, 1999, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed 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 March 31, 2005, shall void Permit No. WQ0003380 issued December 20, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 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. 2. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division. 3. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 4. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. if this pLoject is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility_ to track further construction Approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. 2 5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Pennittee 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. 6. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252) 946-6481, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREMENTS The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. 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_ 3. Freeboard in the Wet Storage Deck recycle pond shall not be less than two feet at any time. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. 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. 2. The effluent from the domestic wastewater treatment system shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to effluent transfer to the scrubber system every August for the following parameters: BOD5 TSS Fecal Coliform pH NH3 as N 3. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252) 946- 6481, 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., 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. 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. IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS L The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(I). 2. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee. V. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaninlg shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 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 made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. 3. 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_ VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1_ 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. 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. 4 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of this project. 7. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 8. 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 4;ie tenth day of April, 2000. NORTH ' AROLINA EWVTRO MENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0003380 5 Pen -nit No. WQ0003380 Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Dudley Plywood/GSB Plant ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, Project Name Location and County for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Date Registration No.