WQ0005207_Final Permit_20050705

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O=� Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p � Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
July 5, 2005
Don Arrington
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 667
Sylva, MC 28779
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005207
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Sylva Site Wastewater Recycle System
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Arrington:
in accordance with your request for permit renewal and minor modification received May 5, 2005, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ005207, dated July 5, 2005, to Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company for
the continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0005207 issued November 15, 2000, 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, 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 David Goodrich at (919) 715-
6162.
Sincere ,
,Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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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
Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company
Jackson Cyo>i>lnty
FOR THE
continued operation of the following recycle systems:
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, four banks of
Beloit Uniflow Cleaners, a "scavenger" unit for collecting and discharging plastics from the pulper, and all
assorted 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 two 25 HP
aerators, a 50 HP pump and a 30 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, 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 serve the Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company, with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received by the Division on May 5, 2005, 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 June 30, 2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0005207 issued November 15, 2000, 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.
2. 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 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.
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.
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 South Basin and in the North Basin shall not be less than two (2.0) feet at any time.
11. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 60 days of
issuance of this permit. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum
liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the
temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the
integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), 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 basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise
controlled and accessible.
13. 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.
14. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
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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 (c)(4).
IS. 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-
-7 1 5 f
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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 Raleigh 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:
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.
ircumstances;
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.
22. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
23. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to 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 5"' day of July, 2005.
NORTH C OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-f-Alan W. Klimek, Pt., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0005207

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