WQ0009368_Final Permit_19990316

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, P.E., Director
March 16, 1999
Thomas F. Ryan, Manufacturing Manager
Industrial Timber & Land Co.
23925 Commerce Park
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUFZCEs
Subject: Permit No. WQ0009368
Industrial Timber & Land Co.
Marion Kiln Drying Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Ryan:
In accordance with your application received December 7, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0009368, dated March 16, 1999, to Industrial Timber & Land Co. for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009368 issued January 7, 1998, 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, F.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please
extension 533.
cc: McDowell County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Si
Ron Palumbo at [phone],
Kerr T. Stevens
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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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
Industrial Timber & Land Company
McDowell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 35 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a covered wash pad, a 450 gallon sump
pit and settling chamber (2 ft x 3 ft x 10 ft) with a one-third HP sump pump, a RGF ultrasorb Model LD multi-
component recycle system with a 550 gallon storage tank, and a 30 gallon pressure tank to serve the Marion Kiln
Drying Facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received December 7,
1998, 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 February 28, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009368 issued January 7, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and
other supporting data.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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.

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.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. 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.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of this project.
17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville 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 treatmentof 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.;
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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.
18. 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 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit
each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class Il, Ill, 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 8A.0202.
19. 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 a Sixteenth day of March, 1999.
NORTtl AROLINA VIRO MENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0009368

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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County: M)C.DoL,)E.>.-t_ Telephone: _WO -X143- wH&S x. 124
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility Ll
NPDES Per. No. NC00 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ0o9 3r.,N _ Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: L.rZ A. D1CVS0#1 Telephone: Date: 3/9129
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
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4l Central Office Telephone:
ORO: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification (s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) Il III IV Total Points:
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5, grease trapfinterceplor
6. oil/water separators
7, gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
a, pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRGATION CtAS.SIFiCATtON
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trapAnterceptor
S.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11. spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dust certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILJTY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classHicatlon, 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. 011/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal:
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter 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. f Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispo zJ;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
3. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted atter July 1,
1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Incluslve, do not require a certlfled operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process WIN be assigned a minimum classification of Class If.
Facililles having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III.
j000-4 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Actfvated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent, The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater trealmant plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Sthpp€ng. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then re%ased to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) CerrOuge. A mechanicaf device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densities;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addklon of chemical(s) to wastewater at an appllcatlon point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkallnhy control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different appllcation points to achieve a specific resuk will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
Its application to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non-toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonacaous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single slags system required to achieve permft effluent limits on BOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorfrtallon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrification Process. The converslon of nkrate-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;
(I}
Post Aeration - cascade..............................................................................................................................0
diffusedor mechanical... ...................................... _ .................................................. .......... 2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis....................................................... .................... ....................................... ............... ....... 5
(n)
Sand or Mixed-Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2
highrate... ................................................................... 5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................1 5
(7)
SLUDGETREATMFNT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic................................. ..........
....................................................................................... ............5
Unheated(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................5
(c)
SludgeDryingBeds- Gravity......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted.......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutriailon............................................................ ........................................................................ b
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal).....................................................................................................5
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i)).............................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utiltzation (including gas storage).............................................................................................2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................................................................5
Non-aerated.............................................................................................................................................2
(j)
Sludge Incinerator (riot Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Rher Press or other similar dewatering devices................................................... t 0
(8)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIONIDISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..... .............. .......... .................................................................................................................... 2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill permit........................................................................................................................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility...............................................5
(9)
DISINFECTCN
(a)
Chlorination..............................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorination..........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone.......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation..................................................................................................................................................5
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see deflnhion No. 9) [riot applicable to chemical additions rated as tram (3)0),
(5)(a)(xl).
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List
5
....................................................................................................................................5
............................. .... ................ .................................... .............. ................... 1.-1.—1...15
.............. ................I........... I....... ................ ................................................................... 5
(1 1)
MISCELLANECUS UNITSVPROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Satiltng Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts signkicantly greater than Is common
fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land application systems).....2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems) .......................
(d)
Pumps.....................................................................................................................................................2
(6)
Stand-By Power Supply.... ................................ .................................................. ................. ......... .... 3
(f)
Thermal Pollution Control Device................................................................................................................3
TOTALPOINTS..........................................................................
CLASS3FICATION
ClassI.................................... ....................................................................... 5-25 Points
ClassIl.................................... ..................................................................... 26-50 Points
ClassIII....................................... ................. ............. ................................... 51-65 Points
ClassIV....................................................................................................... se-Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Incluslve, do not require a certlfled operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process WIN be assigned a minimum classification of Class If.
Facililles having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III.
j000-4 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Actfvated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent, The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater trealmant plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Sthpp€ng. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then re%ased to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) CerrOuge. A mechanicaf device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densities;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addklon of chemical(s) to wastewater at an appllcatlon point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkallnhy control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different appllcation points to achieve a specific resuk will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
Its application to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non-toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonacaous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single slags system required to achieve permft effluent limits on BOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorfrtallon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrification Process. The converslon of nkrate-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;