WQ0003468_Final Permit_20041117

A(3F W ATFRQG Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departmcnt of Environment and Natural Resources
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p Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 17, 2004
Mr. Daniel T. Alford, Complex Manager
International Paper, Armour Lumber Mill
P. O. Box 57
Reiglewood, North Carolina 28456
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003468
International Paper, Armour Lumber Mill
Wastewater Recycle System
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Alford:
In accordance with your request for renewal received August 16, 2004, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003468, dated November 17, 2004, to International Paper, Armour Lumber Mill for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003468 issued October 22, 1999, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit including Condition 14 which states
"The primary stage sediment pond shall be monitored each March, July and November for oil and grease. These
records shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five (5) years and shall be made available to the
Division or other permitting authority, upon request." 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Bennie Goetze Jr., P. E. at
[phone] extension 375.
Sincere]
-y<A1an W. Klimek, P.E.
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Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
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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
International Paper, Armour Lumber Mill
Columbus County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 0.72 MGD wastewater recycle system consisting of two 0.167 MG settling basins, a
stormwater impoundment, a 300 GPD vehicle washdown area which includes a sump with a 100 GPM pump, a
grit/sediment trap, and a 1,000 gallon baffled oil/water separator; and a 500 GPM recycle pump to serve
International Paper, Armour Lumber Mill with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received August 16, 2004, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, 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 pert -nit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003468 issued October 22, 1999, 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.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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.

5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. Freeboard in the settling basins shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
12. 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.
13. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
14. The primary stage sediment pond shall be monitored each March, July and November for oil and grease.
These records shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five (5) years and shall be made
available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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 (e)(4).
18. 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.

19. 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.
20. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of this project.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 395-
3900, 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.
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.
22. 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.
23. 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 17th day of November, 2004
NORTH ROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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,Alan W. KIimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003468

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Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
- Septic tank sand filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
- Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
Grade II Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a pern-fitted flow
less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process'with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade IT systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction *
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction *
* Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth
process as required by the facilities permit.
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system:
Based on population served:
1,500 or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade IT
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV

Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons,
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above -,:;
shall be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Land _Application_of Residuals Systems:
Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by.a
water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
Classification of Physical./Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
rade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control's stem that utilizes a rimaril
P Y primarily °.
physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade 11 Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution, control system that utilizes a primarily
chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis,
electrodialysis, and ultrafltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyicallchemical process to enhance are . _.
activated sludee or
Class ficati.on~ofSubsurface-Water:Pollution_..Control-Systems— T� �T
Systems which utilize the'soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. ***
*** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be
subject to addianal classification.