WQ0006962_Final Permit_19950322

State of North 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 22, 1995
Mr. Kenneth B. Alexander, Plant Manager
Enfield Timber Department
Care of: Mr. Stan Ricker
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Post Office Box 308
Dudley, North Carolina 28333
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0006962
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Enfield Timber Department
Wastewater Recycle Systems
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Alexander:
In accordance with your application for a new closed-loop equipment wash station received
December 2, 1994, and your request to include this wash station and other facilities in the subject wet deck
recycle permit received December 15, 1994, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0006962 dated
March 22, 1995, to Georgia-Pacific Corporation for the continued operation of the subject wastewater wet
deck recycle system, and the construction and operation of additional makeup water wet deck facilities and
a new separate equipment wash station recycle system, as listed below.
A.) The existing Boiler Blowdown water, Kiln Condensate water, and softener backwash discharges
shall be redirected to be used as make-up water to the existing wet deck recycle system. It is
understood these additional flows shall be permanently diverted from the discharge pond
authorized under NPDES Permit No. NC0039624. It is noted that Georgia-Pacific, Corporation
intends to request NPDES Permit No. NCO039624 be rescinded once all the flows have been
diverted from the discharge system.
B.) Authorization for construction and operation of a new and separate closed-loop equipment wash
station is hereby added to this permit. r
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 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. Issuance of this
permit hereby voids Permit No. WQ0006962 issued October 30, 1992.
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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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One set of approved plans and specifications, for the closed loop equipment wash station, is being
forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John
Seymour at (919) 733-54$3.
Sincerely,
fy
A, Pre66n Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Halifax County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
Permits and Engineering Unit, NPDES Group Dave Goodrich

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 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 Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Georgia-Paciric 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 construction and operation of 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 the
construction and operation of a separate 350 GPD closed-loop equipment wash station consisting of a dual
wash bay building enclosure with floor runoff sloping to a common sump, a Water Maze 'DELTA 1000
A', 10 gpm package recycle system with an ozone injection system, a coalescing plate oil/water 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 Timber
Department facilities with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
December 2, 1994, and the modification request received December 15, 1994, 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 September 30, 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.
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. 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. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
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 Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 9191571-4700 shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during
the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. Freeboard in the subject wet deck lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
13. Any 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.
14. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
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 of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
16. 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 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).
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18. 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(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 may 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 and new facilities 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
9191 511-4700 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 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.
22. Upon 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 II, 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. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
23. 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.

24. Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. WQ0006962 issued October 30, 1992.
Permit issued this the 22nd day of March, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Presto oward, Jr., P E., Director
Division o nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006962
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Permit No. WQ0006962
March 22, 1995
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1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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Telephone:
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Telephone:
Central Office
Telephone:
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Grade:
Telephone:
Check Classification(s):
Subsurface
Spray Irrigation
Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle
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IV Tota Points:
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SUBSURFACE Ct ASSIF]CAT30N
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand fillers
S. grease trapinterceptor
6. _oidwaler separators
7, gravity subsurface treatmeni and disposal:
6. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CiA.SIFIC.AT1JN
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
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3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease Irap/inlerceptor
9.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11,
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above cfessiffcations, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components .shal-
be rated using the point rating system end will require an operator with an appropriate dual, certification.,
LAND APPLICATIONIRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application el biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWA TER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. OWwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Seplic Tank/Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge:
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oil1waler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispos.J;
b. Aquacullure operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water P€ant sfudge hand!ing and back -wash water treatmenl;
S. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single.family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Unils, will be classified if permitted alter July 1,
1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequaieiy operated or maintained. Such
systems will be netilied of the ctasnificalion or reclassification by Ilia Commission, in writing.