WQ0008087_Final Permit_19960709

State of Noah Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Stanley K. Ricker
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Environmental Engineering
Post Office Box 308
Dudley, North Carolina 28333
Dear Mr. Ricker:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0008087
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Whiteville, CNS Washdown System
Evaporation Pit Wastewater Disposal
Wastewater Recycle System
Columbus County
In accordance with your application received April 22, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0008087 dated July 9, 1996, to Georgia-Pacific Corporation for the construction and operation of
the subject wastewater recycle/ evaporation system, and the continued operation of an existing CNS wash
down recycle system. This permit is to add an evaporation pit system to facilitate the elimination of an
existing wastewater discharge under Permit No. NC0005801.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 1998, shall void Permit No.
WQ0008087 issued August 16, 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 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at [phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
A. Presto Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
David Goodrich, Supervisor NPDES Unit
Georgia Pacific, Co., Whiteville Lumber Facility
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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 1S HEREBY GRANTED TO
Georgia - Pacific Corporation
Columbus County
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construction and operation of a 500 GPD wastewater recycle/ evaporation system consisting of a 2,783
gallon capacity concrete evaporation pit (12.5 ft. by 6.5 ft. by 4 ft. 7 in. deep), heated by steam piping
connected to the existing boiler system, with an evaporation capacity of 810 gallons per hour (6,743
lbs/hr.), and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve in the evaporation of 500
GPD of intermittent kiln condensate;
and the continued operation of a 35 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 30 foot by 48 foot
wash pad with protective canopy and 11 foot by 25 foot clean out pit; a protected 11 foot by 23 foot
equipment room; an Ultrasorb package treatment system Model LD with aeration tower with 1/12 Hp air
compressor, a physical separation device - inclined tube coalesor with mechanical skimmer, a hydrocarbon
accumulator, a multimedia filter consisting of over 200 lbs. of carbon 100 lbs ion -exchange and 100 lbs
voicansorb, a one micron polishing filter, a turbohydrozone - ozone generator, a tablet chlorinator, a 550
gallon storage tank, a 30 gallon pressure tank, and all associated piping, valves, pumps, controls, and
appurtenances to serve Georgia-Pacific Corporation's Whiteville CNS with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 22, 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 a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 1998, shall -void Permit No.
WQ0008087 issued August 16, 1993, 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 Water Quality 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 Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number 9101395-3900 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 these facilities.
11. Freeboard in the evaporation pit shall not be less than six inches at any time. The permittee
shall take appropreate actions to pervent the evaporation pit from overflowing.
12. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
13. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality 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 Ieast 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.
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16. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, eater 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).
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 Water Quality 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 must be retained by the
Pernttee for the life of this project.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number 910/ 395-3900 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.;
e. 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.

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 1 SA, 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 1SA, Chapter 8A, .0202.
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.
Permit issued this the 9th day of July, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston lWard, Jr., P.Ej Director
Division of Whttr Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008087
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Permit No. WQ0008087
July 9, 1996
ENGINEER'S CERTIFI ATI N
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
Date
Registration No.

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WILMINGTON REGIONRL OF Fax:[phone] Jun 21 '96 15:33 P.06
SA-riNG SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 5YST1rMS
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4._. Sand filters
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LAND APPLICAIIC,,AESIDUALS CL-�SSiFiC,7; ICN (A;pGes oriy to permit holder)
1, _Land =,Uraifon of bik�ifcs, meidu�Es or eontarn;nai0d coil, on a desigrna:r�
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1, C1iVwakar Saparafer Syearns ccn%islin9 only cf physical stian, pumps and dlcposal;
2._Sf,pjiC TanklSand Ml14?r S±rsiams tcnsisling only of saptfc lames, diming a-Pa1 li:s, pumps,sand Sihers,=isirfeclfon
and disci di-chsr�e:
3 _Lasoon Systems c,^,ns'svng only of Frsrindnary lreaJmant, lagoons, pumps. d;sinfe-gion, necYssrry c,)omT v Lmniniont for
!gaa or nutTiPnt c3n2rc3, and dirge 6 charge:
4, Closed -loop Rec/rre sy�erts;
G-reundwater Fieme-- a;fcn SyVerns c:nsisting only of oive4uiof air-vnpping, c� `ten a� o�ilon, disinfeci�n
and dispo:-.d;
6. Aquacuttura operalimrs -Mill d:,S0;-tr,9 to surlace walers;
7 __—__Wafer Plant sludge handling and back=,vash water treatment:
3 �Seaiobd prcCe;.,,inq CMn-'Sing cf 5Gre-ning and di pUsai,
S;ngio-lannFy dtIzch�s:ng syearnS. ^h iha oxcaplion of Aercbic Traal, 4nits, will bQ ciassilied :i Vie.^ atz+� niter July 1,
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