WQ0005207_Final Permit_19980116

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
January lb, 1998
Timothy L. Campbell, President
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Post Office Box. 667
Sylva, North Carolina 28779
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0005207
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Wastewater Recycle System
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Campbell:
In accordance with the amendment request received December 1, 1997, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0005207, dated January 16, 1998, to the Jackson Paper Manufacturing. Company
for the continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system. This permit is being amended as
requested to account for several modifications to the wastewater recycle system and to clarify several of the
recycle systems located at the facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005207 issued March 18, 1996, 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, 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 matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone] extension 547.
Sincerely %
SCA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
CC' Jackson County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.D. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 ' Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

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 THE
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Jackson County
FOR THE
continued operation of the following recycle systems (items which are bold have been added in the subject
permit amendment):
A. A paper waste recycle system consisting of a 2,000 square foot concrete drainage pad with a sump to
collect the drainage water, a 1,000 GPM pump, a Maule Model GR -11 Serparplast cleaning
unit, three banks of Beloit Uniflow Cleaners, and all associated valves, piping and
appurtenances.
B. A wastewater pretreatment effluent recycling system consisting of a 40 foot diameter by 12 foot high
primary clarifier with a 5 HP underflow pump, a 300,000 gallon basin (South Basin) with -a 25 HP
aerator, a 50 HP pump and a 30 HP pump, a 500,000 gallon aeration basin with four 25 HP aerators
and two 10 HP pumps, a one meter wide belt dewatering press with sump and a 10 HP pump, a 500
gallon polymer tank with two transfer pumps, two 500 gallon polymer mixing tanks with two 0.75 HP
pumps, a 600 gallon scum tank with a 5 HP underflow pump, one 50,000 gallon sludge tank
with a 7.5 HP pump, a 15 foot diameter by 10 foot high secondary clarifier, a 500 gallon and two
4,000 gallon effluent holding tanks, a 100,000 gallon excess wastewater holding tank, two
36,900 gallon boiler scrubber settling basins with two 30 HP recirculation pumps, and all associated
valves, piping, controls, meters, alarms, and appurtenances.
C. A sand filter basin recycle system consisting of dual Culligan sand filters, a 30 HP creek pump, a
23,500 gallon basin with a 15 HP discharge pump, a 300,000 gallon basin (North Basin), and all
associated valves, piping, controls, meters, alarms, and appurtenances.
The recycle systems will serve the Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company, with no discharge of wastes to
the surface waters, pursuant to the amendment request received December 1, 1997, 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 February 28, 2001; shall void Permit
No. WQ0005207 issued March 18, 1996, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:

1. 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.
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 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.
6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-21.5.1 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. 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.
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 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 Iog 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.
13. 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.
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14. 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).
15. 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.
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. 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.;
e. 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 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.
18. 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 sixteenth day of January, 1998
NORTH C OLINA NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0005207

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