WQ0006962_Final Permit_20020610

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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N, Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 10, 2002
Amyas Player, Plant Manager
Enfield Sawmill
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
PO Box 549
Enfield, NC 27823
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006962
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Enfield Sawmill
Wastewater Recycle System
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Player:
In accordance with your renewal application received August 31, 2001, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0006962, dated June 10, 2002, to Georgia-Pacific Corporation for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006962 issued May 8, 1997, 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.
Please note Condition 12 and Condition 13 regarding the wet deck lagoon. These conditions are not in
previous permits for This facility.
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 150E 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 fmal and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-
5083 extension 502.
Sinter, ,
4cAlan W. Klimek, E.
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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
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Halifax County
FOR THE
continued operation of: a 0.3 MGD wastewater recycle system consisting of an 800,000 gallon lagoon, a 285
GPM pump station with duplex pumps, a 1.5 acre log storage area (with the system using well water as makeup
water); the necessary piping facilities to divert the existing boiler blowdown wastewater flow, the existing kiln
condensate wastewater flow, and the existing softener backwash discharge to the subject wet deck recycle system
lagoon as additional makeup water; and a separate 350 GPD closed-Ioop equipment wash station consisting of a
dual wash bay building enclosure with floor runoff sloping to a common sump, a Water MazeDELTA 1000 A',
10 gpm package recycle system with an ozone injection system, a coalescing plate oiUwater separator system, a
multi -media filter, a cartridge filter, a carbon filter, a 550 gallon storage tank, and all associated piping, valves,
controls and appurtenances to serve the Georgia-Pacific Corporation's Enfield Sawmill with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received August 31, 2001, 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 May 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006962 issued May 8, 1997, 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.
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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance
with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to
be completed in phases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction a roved under the same .ermit and shall provide a final certificate of com letion once the
entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. Freeboard in the wet deck lagoon shall not be Iess than two feet at any time.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
I5. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
16. 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.
17. 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.
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 15A NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
19. 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.
20. 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 213.0200,
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. 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:
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 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.
21. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111, 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 15A NCAC 8G .0202.

22. 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 100' of June, 2002
NORTH OL INA 1RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,-Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006962
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