WQ0003449_Final Permit_20061129

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 29, 2006
MR. TONY LEOPARD, PLANT MANAGER
SUEZ ENERGY BIOPOWER, INC.
302 DUKE STREET
FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28043
Dear Mr. Leopard:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003449
Name Change of Trigen-BioPower,
Inc. to SUEZ Energy BioPower, Inc.
Scrubber Recycle System
Wastewater Recycle System
Rutherford County
In accordance with your letter of October 23, 2006 informing us of the name change of Trigen-
BioPower, Inc. to SUEZ Energy BioPower, Inc., we are forwarding herewith a renewed Permit No.
WQ0003449, dated November 29, 2006, to Trigen-BioPower, Inc, for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009, shall void
Permit Number WQ0003449 issued October 5, 2004, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. You will note that the expiration date of this permit is the same as that of
the permit it is replacing. There are no other changes to the permit.
If you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. David Goodrich
by telephone at [phone], or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for 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
SUEZ Energy BioPower, Inc.
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a scrubber water recycle system consisting of a 10,000 -square -foot concrete
recirculation/settling basin, a 300 -GPM recirculation pump, and all associated valves, piping, and
appurtenances to serve SUEZ Energy BioPower, Inc.'s Forest City Facility, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters, pursuant to the permit renewal application package received on January 29, 2004 as well as
the additional information received on September 29, 2004 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 September 30, 2009; shall void
Permit No. WQ0003449, issued on October 5, 2004; and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of -wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. 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,
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
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,
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 actions that may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment'or disposal
facilities.
b. 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.
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. Freeboard in the recirculation/settling basin shall not be less than two feet at any time.
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
made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
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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 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).
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.
17. 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 NCG010000, 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 Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, 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.
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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 29th day of November, 2006
NORTH CAR A ENVIR , NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003449
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