WQ0003380_Final Permit_20150518

NCDENR
North Carolina Department r Natural Resourcl
Pat McCrory
Governor
May 18, 2015
Michael Golden — Plant Manager
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC
139 Brewington Road
Dudley, North Carolina 28333
Dear Mr. Golden:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003380
Dudley Plywood Facility
Closed -Loop Recycle System
Wayne County
Secretary
In accordance with your permit minor modification request received February 3, 2015, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003380 dated May 18, 2015; to Georgia-Pacific Wood Products
LLC for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and closed -loop recycle facilities.
The modifications to the subject permit are as follows: The name on the permit has been changed
from Georgia-Pacific Corporation to Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC. The OSB manufacturing
process and plywood wet deck storage pond are being removed from the active portion of the permit.
The permit trust be modified to include these removed components, prior to their activation, if they are
to be used in the fitture operations.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2018, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003380 issued July 31, 2009, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein.
Please note the following permit conditions are new or have been modified since the last
permit issuance dated ,duly 31, 2009:
Y Condition III.3. — prohibits public access to the treatment facilities and recycle system
Condition IV.3. — addresses noncompliant events and appropriate responses to them
s- Condition VI.7. — permit coverage must be maintained until the facilities are properly closed
Condition VI.8. — the permit may be revolted or modified under certain circumstances
Condition VI.9. — the permitted facilities may not be expanded if certain conditions prevail
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.orglweb/wq
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Mr. Michael Golden
May 18, 2015
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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 permit, please contact David Goodrich at (919)
807-6352 or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
lf—or
S. Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Wayne County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CLOSED -LOOP 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
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Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC
Wayne •
FOR THE
continued operation of a 100,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and closed -loop recycle
facility located at the Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC Plywood Plant in Dudley, consisting of-
1. a 100,000 GPD log heating vat water recycle system with screen, surge basin and all associated
piping, valves, pumps, controls and appurtenances to allow the transfer of wastewater to the scrubber
water discharge recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the oil/water separator
facility,
2, 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 scrubber water discharge recycle system, the log heating vat water recycle system, the oil/water
separator facility,
3. 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 veneer dryer wash down recycle system, log heating vat water recycle system,
the domestic wastewater treatment recycle system, the oil/water separator facility, and
4. a 300 GPM oil/water separator with sump and sump pump with ultimate discharge to the scrubber
water discharge recycle system, the veneer dryer wash down recycle system, the log heating vat water
recycle system,
all to serve the Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC Plywood Facility located in Dudley, North Carolina
with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 3, 2015, and
in conformity with the project plans, 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 June 30, 2018, shall void Permit No.
WQ0003380 issued July 31, 2009, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES
1. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(d), 02T .0106, 02T .0109, and 02T .0115(c)]
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or
replacement. wastewater treatment or recycle facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100]
3. This disposal system was individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983; therefore, the
compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from the effluent disposal area, or 50 feet within
the property boundary, whichever is closest to the effluent disposal area. An exceedance of
groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to remediation action
according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2), 02L
.0107(b)]
4. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0108, the review boundary is established midway between the
compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at the
review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02L
.0106, 02L .0108]
5. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
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follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Any well with the exception of a Division approved groundwater monitoring well: 100
v. Any property line: 50
b. The setbacks for wet decking disposal areas permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .1000 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Upslope ditches, drains, and surface water diversions:
ii. Downslope ditches, drains, and surface water diversions:
iii. Any well with the exception of a Division approved groundwater monitoring well:
10
25
100
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iv. Public right of ways: 50
v. Any property line: 50
[15A NCAC 02T .1006(a)]
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1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 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. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include operational functions, maintenance schedules,
safety measures and a spill response plan. [15A NCAC 02T .1007]
2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Perinittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. [15A NCAC 02T .0117]
3. Public access to the wastewater treatment facilities and closed -loop recycle system shall be
prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .1000(a)(1)]
4. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .l 100. The Pennittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .1008. [15A NCAC 02T .1008, 02T .1100]
5. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
6. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e.,
outside toe of embankinent to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embarilanents.
Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)(1)]
Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent,
groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Pennittee 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:
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a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known, or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
d. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business .hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1), 02T .0108(b)
(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and recycle facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the
release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall
maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log
shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and recycle facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-21.5.3(a)(2)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
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3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application. Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this per-init pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n). fG.S. 143-21.5.11
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Pennittee from complying with any and all statutes,
miles, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional govermnent agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC
02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of
the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Pennittee changes their name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Pennittee of record shall remain fiilly responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a pen -nit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC
02T .0104]
The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all pennitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate pernitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T
.01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [15A NCAC 02T
.0110]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the pennitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Pennittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [ 15A
NCAC 02T .0120]
10. The Pernittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall because for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the 18th day of May 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
or ' . Jay ZWhmerinan, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0003380
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