WQ0005504_Final Permit_19960328

State of Noah Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt; Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 28. 1996
Mr. Charles McLendon. PIN -wood Plant hlanacer
Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Dudle\ NC
Post Office Box 308
Dudley-, Forth Carolina 28333
Dear Mr. M, Lendon:
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Subject: Permit 1\o. WQ0005504
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Dudlev, N. C. Facility
'Wastev'ater Recycle System
'Wayne County
In accordance with your application received January 10. 1996. we are forvt•arding herewith Permit
No. N'VQU005504 dated March 28, 1996, to Geor-ia-Pacific Corporation - Dudley NC for the continued
operation of the subject wastevtvater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 1-001, shall void Permit
No. VA'Q000550-4 issued Auzust 2, 1993. 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 N,ritten petition. conforming to Chapter 150E of ?forth
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 bindin.g.
If you need additional information concerninb this matter, please contact Nlr. John Seymour at
[phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Wayne County Health Department
Wa+ ,hincton Reoional Office, Water Quality Section
WashinL-ton Regional Office, Groundwater Section
TraininW and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL NIANAGENIENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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 Laves, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Wayne County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 706.000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of one (I) 100 foot by 60
foot by 13 feet deep recycle pond. two (2) 40 hp pumps, six (6) sprinklers, one (1) groundwater supply
well. one 0 ? well float control, and associated piping, valves controls and appurtenances to serve the Wet
Storage Deck of the Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Dudley N.C. Plywood Facility with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 10, 1996, 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 apart of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2001, shall void Permit
No. NVQ0005504 issued August 2, 1993, 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.
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 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 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
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 bvpassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the recycle pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
11. Anv monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection. maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. 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 of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Mananement 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.
15. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
16. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.

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 according],.- may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0105
(c)(-I).
18, Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may su�iect the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the DIN ision of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
19. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which ma) be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state. and federal) which have jurisdiction.
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. There shall be no addition of chemicals to the subject recycle system
22. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone
number 919/ 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: y
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.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of ail or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility. or
d. Anv 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 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.
23. C`_pon classification of the facility by the -Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class 1I, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays. and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.

24. 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 28th day of March, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MA-NAGEI`'IENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit Number `VQ000w 504

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