WQ0005394_Final Permit_19910920

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
September 20, 1991
Mr. R. D. Ferguson, Plant Manager
E. I. DuPont - Kentec Site
Post Office Box 800
Kinston, NC 28502-0800
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005394
E. I. DuPont - Kentec Site
Pump and Haul
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Ferguson:
In accordance with your application received July 25, 1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0005394, dated September 20, 1991, to E. I. DuPont for the continued operation of the subject
pump and haul facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1996, shall hereby void
Permit No. 12725 issued May 11, 1987, 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 to you, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 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.
Regional Offices
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Ferguson
September 20, 1991
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Lindsay L. Mize at
9191733-5083.
cc: Lenoir County Health Department
Washington Regional Office
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Sinc ely,
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George . verett

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL 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
E. I. DuPont
Lenoir County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 4,000 GPD pump and haul (wastewater consists of 98% water and 2% triethylene
glycol) from the cleaning of metal parts used in the manufacture of polyester fibers consisting of a railroad
spur and a 10,000 gallon capacity storage tank, appropriate pumps with high water alarms, associated
piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve E. I. DuPont with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received July 25, 1991 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1996, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried
out in a manner which has been approved by this Division.
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 Environmental Management 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.
5. No type of wastewater other than that from E. I. DuPont shall be included in the pump and
haul activities.
6. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and
take such immediate corrective action, as may be required by this Division.

7. The wastewater consisting of 98% water and 2% triethylene glycol from the cleaning of
metal parts used in the manufacture of polyester fibers collected by this system shall be
treated in the E. 1. DuPont/Chambers Works Wastewater Treatment Plant located in
Deepwater, New Jersey (Permit No. NJ0005100) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
8. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul
operations.
9. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
10. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the E. I. DuPont - Kentec Site collection
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 keep 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 as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall be made available
upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
11. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the E. I. DuPont - Kentec Site collection facilities 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.
12. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
C) name of facility receiving wastewater, and
d) volume of wastewater removed,
These records shall be submitted to the Washington Regional Office of the Division of
Environmental Management on or before the thirty-first (31) day of January of the
following year.
13. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
` Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
14. 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.
15. The Permittee shall provide for the maintenance of an audible and visual highwater alarm.
16. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
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17. Noncompliangf,,
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, at telephone no.
9191946-6481, 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:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical
failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 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.
18. 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 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 12725 issued May 11, 1987.
Permit issued this the 20th day of September, 1991
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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George T. Ever t , Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0005394
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