WQ0019543_Final Permit_20020912

David Harris, Vice President
J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc.
I443 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Dear Mr. Hams:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department or Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.£.. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2002
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019543
J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc.
Jones Lumber Company Wet Deck Operation
Wastewater Recycle System
Pasquotank County
In accordance with your request received January 18, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019543, dated September 12, 2002, to J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc. for the operation of the subject
wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2007, 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 1508 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 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 Sue Homewood at (919) 7�3-5083 extension 502.
Sincere ,
/cAian W. Klimek, P -E.
cc: Pasquotank County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
John C. Adams. P.E.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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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
J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc.
Pasquotank County
FOR THE
operation of a closed loop wastewater recycle system consisting of a log wetting area, a ditch system to divert all
wastewater from the log wetting area to the recycle pond, 192 ftz catch basin, an agricultural drainage ditch with a
knife valve to divert surface runoff from an adjacent agricultural area to the recycle pond when storage is
available in the pond, a 206,500 gallon water supply reservoir .(recycle pond), and all pumps, controls, and
irrigation equipment to serve the log wet deck area with recycle wastewater to serve Jones Lumber Company Wet
Deck Operation with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January
18, 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 August 31, 2007, and shall. be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
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I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The recycle facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no
discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render them
unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the collection or recycle system to adequately
accomodate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate -corrective actions including those
actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of
additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwa€ers resulting from the operation of this facility.
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.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the recycle facilities is prohibited.

5. Wastewater or stormwater collected in the recycle pond shall be used solely for wetting logs stored in
the wet deck area as depicted in the attached map.
b. At the time of permit issuance the Division has concerns regarding the capacity of the recycle pond
and the system's ability to manage all stormwater collected throughout the wet deck area and adjacent
agricultural field. At any time the Division may request the permittee to conduct additional
calculations and/or analyses regarding the required storage capacity of the recycle pond. Should the
results of the additional information indicate that the system has insufficient storage capacity
modifications to the wastewater recycle system may be necessary.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
b) 25 feet between the irrigation system wetted area and the wet deck runoff collection ditches, and
c) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System 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.
3. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff or drift from the wet deck area.
4. 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.
5. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
6. Freeboard in the water supply reservoir shall not be less than four feet at any time. This freeboard is
necessary to manage the accumulation in the lagoon during storm events equal or greater than a 25 -
year, 24-hour storm as well as to protect the structural integrity of the earthen basin.
7. A waste-IeveI gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 30 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, and top of the embankment
(at the lowest point) elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of any liner when
installing the gauge.
During periods of measurable rainfall or when the recycle pond water level is close to the minimum
two feet required freeboard level, the knife gate valve shall be closed by facility personnel.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.

2. Rainfall shall be monitored at the site by a rain gauge (manual or automatic) daily. A log shall be
kept of daily rainfall amounts. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. Records
shall be submitted as an addendum to any permit modification request or permit renewal request.
Freeboard in the water supply reservoir shall be monitored weekly. A log shall be kept weekly
freeboard levels. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. Records shall be
submitted as an addendum to any permit modification request or permit renewal request.
4. Records shall be kept of the knife gate valve operation (open or closed) as part of the recycle system
inspections. At a minimum, the knife gate valve shall be inspected daily. Records shall be
maintained for a minimum of five years. Records shall be submitted as an addendum to any permit
modification request or permit renewal request.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
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:
a. Any occurrence of overflow from the water supply reservoir,
b. Any occurrence of runoff from the wet deck area such that runoff leaves the wet deck recycle
system,
c. 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;
d. 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 ti
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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance, three monitor wells, one up -gradient and two down -
gradient, shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The wells shall be constructed such that
the water level in the well is never above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time
during the year. The general location and name for each well is marked on Figure 3. Each
monitoring well shall be located at the Review boundary, constructed in accordance with this permit,
and approved by the Washington Regional Office.

2. The wells must be constructed by either a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor, the property
owner, or the property lessee according to General Statutes 87-98.4(b)(2). If the construction is not
performed by a certified well contractor, the property owner or lessee must physically perform the
actual well construction activities, and the well(s) must be constructed according to the North
Carolina Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C.0108) and the local county rules.
3. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number 252-946-6481, shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an inspection can be made of
the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional groundwater 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.
4. Within thirty (30) days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer or a licensed geologist certifying that the monitoring wells are
located according to this permit.
5. Monitoring wells MW --1, MW -2, and MW -3 shall be sampled initially after construction and
thereafter every January, April, July and October for the parameters listed below. Prior to sampling
the parameters, the measurement of water levels must be taken. The depth to water in each well shall
be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measuring points (top of well
casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datura.
Water Level pH . Nitrate
Phenols COD Total Coliform
TDS Total Ammonia TOC
Sulfate Semi volatile organic compounds
For TOC, if concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any down -gradient monitoring well,
additional sampling and analysis trust be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising
this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor wells
exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC
concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the down -gradient
wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
For Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) sampled in July and October only,' use only one of the
following methods: Ite
1. Standard Method 6230D, Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) at 0.5 µg/1 or less
2. Standard Method 6210, PQL at 0.5 µg/l or less.
3. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/1 or less
4. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/1 or less
5. Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief
Any of the referenced methods used for VOCs must at a minimum, include all the constituents listed
in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D. Any mehtod used must provide a PQL of 0.5 µg/l or less,
which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory
Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the Method Detection Limit (MDL) but bleow
the PQL of 0.5 µg/1 must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
6. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ) certified
for those parameters required.
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7. All reports and documentation (GW -1. GW -30, GW -59) shall be mailed to the following address:
Groundwater Section
Permits and Compliance Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Updated blank forms (GW -i, GW -30 GW -59) may be downloaded from the Groundwater Section's
website at http://gw.ehnr.state.nc,us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
8. For the initial sampling of the well(s), the permittee shall submit a copy of the GW -1 Form (Well
Construction Record) with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW -59) for each well to the address
listed in the "Reporting / Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements. Initial
Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW -1 form may be returned to the
permittee without being processed. Failure to submit these forms as required by this permit may
result in the initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-215.6A.
9. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Foran) by the Groundwater Section (address listed in the "Reporting
/ Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements), on or before the last working day of the
month following the sampling month. The data of all groundwater sampling analyses required by the
permit conditions must be reported using the most recent GW -59 form along with attached copies of
the laboratory analyses.
10. Within sixty (60) days of completion of the monitoring well(s), the permittee shall submit two
original copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than 1"=100'); however, special provisions may
be granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the following
information:
1. The location and identity of each monitoring well.
2. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
3. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
4. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
5. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the. "measuring point")
relative to a common datum_
6. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
7. The location of Review and Compliance boundaries.
8. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. Maps and any
supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section as addressed in the "Reporting /
Documentation" above.
The permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however produced.
11. By May 30, 2003, the recycle basin shall have either a liner of natural material at least one foot in
thickness and having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than I x 10"6 centimeters per second when
compacted, or a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness to exhibit structural integrity and an effective
hydraulic conductivity no greater than that of the natural material liner, according to 15A NCAC 2H
.0219(f).

12. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC
2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system
individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983 is established at either 250 feet from the waste
disposal area, or along the northwest 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 according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
13. The 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 action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1).
V. INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal 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 keep 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 upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
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 disposal site or
facility 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and
may or may not be approved.
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.

5. 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 2B .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.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
7. 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).
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 12`x' day of September, 2002
NORTH AROLINA TRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1( -,Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Conrtnission
Permit Number WQ0019543