WQ0003380_Final Permit_19921215

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 15, 1992
Charles McLendon, Plant Manager
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Post Office Box 308
Dudley, N.C. 28333
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E..
Acting Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003380 Amendment
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Southern Division, Com-Ply Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
Dudley, North Carolina
Wayne County
Dear Mr. McLendon:
In accordance with your renewal application received October 15, 1992 and the amendment request
received December 8, 1992, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003380 as amended, dated
December 15, 1992, to the Georgia-Pacific Corporation for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater disposal system. This permit amendment was issued to include the plant facilities that was
inadvertently left out of Permit No. WQ0003380 issued December 7, 1992.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1997, shall void Permit
No WQ0003380 issued December 7, 1992 and Permit No. WQ0003380 issued August 24, 1990 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 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 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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Washington Regional Office
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater recycle system used in conjunction with the control of rotary dryer
emissions using an. Electrostatic Precipitation Unit (ESP) consisting of collection 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 50
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 washdown system with two (2) 375 GPM pumps used individually to clean the ESP system,
and all piping valves, pumps and appurtenances; also 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 and clarifier with sludge return; also a veneer dryer washdown reclaim system with
washdown hose systems, storage tank and pumps; also a scrubber water discharge recycle system with
dual ash settling basins, clear water sump and recycle pump; also a 300 GPM oil/water separator with
sump and sump pump with ultimate discharge to the scrubber water recycle system; and also a 15,000
GPD domestic wastewater treatment system with influent lift station, dual 50 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 rn the sonabber water re -cycle
system to serve the Comp -Ply Facility located at Dudley, North Carolina with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the renewal application received October 15, 1992 and the amendment
request received December 8, 1992, 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 November 30, 1997, shall void Permit
No WQ0003380 issued December 7, 1992 and Permit No. WQ0003380 issued August 24, 1990 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, 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.

3 . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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 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.
6. 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.
8. 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. 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_
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. 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 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 upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
13. 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 recycle system 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.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee roust 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).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
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16. 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.
17. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington 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 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 is not in
compliance with its pexrnit 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.
19. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 115A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1 facilin, at
least weekly and each Class 11, 1H, and 1V facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and 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.
20. 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 15th day of December, 1992
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston IT$ward, Jr., P. ., Acting Direct
Division of Vnvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0003380 Amendment