WQ0003449_Final Permit_19980624

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 24, 1998
Mr. Ralph Smith
Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
9140 Arrowpoint Blvd.
Suite 370
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENviRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRces
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003449
Trigen-BioPower, Inc.
Forest City Facility
Scrubber Water Recycle Program
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Smith:
In accordance with your application received on June 2, 1998, we are forwarding herewith modified Permit
No. WQ0003449, dated June 24, 1998, to Trigen-BioPower, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater recycle system. This modification is for the change of name from Power Sources, Inc. to Trigen-
BioPower, Inc.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1999, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003449 issued December 5, 1994, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements contained 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, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matte please contact Mr. handy Kepler at
[phone] extension 544.
Sincer y
A A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Rutherford County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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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
Trigen-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 the associated valves, piping, and appurtenances
to serve Trigen-BioPower, Inc. -Forest City Plant, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to that
application received June 2, 1998, 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 November 30, 1999, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003449 issued December 5, 1994, 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.
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. This permit is not transferable. In the event that 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 this request will be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved.
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.

6. 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 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.
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 kept 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 143-215.6(a)
to 143-215.6(c).
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.

19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
fifteen (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. 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 mush hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or
greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatments 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 15A, Chapter 8A,.0202. The ORC of the facility must
visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 1I1, and IV 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.
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 a period of time and under such conditions
and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 21th day of June, 1998
NORTH C LINA E RO NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003449