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OHO iQ�L Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p � Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 23, 2003
David Harris, Vice President
J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc.
1443 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019543
J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc.
Jones Lumber Company Wet Deck Operation
Wastewater Recycle System
Pasquotank County
Dear Mr. Harris:
In accordance with your request received June 9, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019543, dated September 23, 2003, to J. W. Jones Lumber Company, Inc. for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater recycle system. This modification is being issued to approve a new recycled wastewater
storage pond and layout of the wet deck facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2007, shall hereby void Permit
Number WQ0019543 dated December 31, 2002, 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-
5083 extension 502. _.
Since ly
-K-Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Pasquotank County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
John C. Adams, P.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
Jo W. Jones Lumber Colmpany, Inc.
Pasquotank County
FOR THE
operation of a closed loop wastewater recycle system consisting of a modified log wetting area, a modified ditch
system to divert all wastewater from the log wetting area to the recycle pond when the wetting area is in use, a
ditch gate system to divert stormwater to the facility's stormwater system when the log wetting area is not in use, a
newly constructed 53,000 W water supply reservoir (recycle basin), 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 June 9, 2003,
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, shall hereby void Permit Number
WQ0019543 dated December 31, 2002 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction of the new recycle basin and prior to use of the recycle basin, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted system has
been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials. The certification shall also serve to acknowledge modifications made to the
wet deck system including sealing any cracked areas as needed, and the modified ditch and gate
system. If this project is tobe tomo feted in phases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the
responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final
certificate of completion once the entire project has been em feted. Mail the Certification to the
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1617.
2. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number (919) 5714700, 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
5:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.

I Prior to use of the previous recycle pond as a storm water basin, all wastewater shall be properly
removed. Wastewater shall be either transferred to the new recycle tank, or utilized in the log wetting
system and diverted to the new recycle tank. Upon emptying the old recycle pond the Washington
Regional Office, Division of Water Quality, shall be notified and provided the opportunity to conduct
a site visit prior to the basin being connected to the stormwater system.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the recycle facilities is prohibited.
8. 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.
9. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between the wet deck area or recycle basin and any wells; with the exception of the
existing industrial supply well adjacent to the wet deck facility in existence prior to permitting of
this system,
b) 50 feet between the recycle basin and property Iines,
c) 25 feet between the wet deck area 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.
This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
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6. Freeboard in the recycle basin shall not be less than that necessary to manage the accumulation in the
basin during storm events equal or greater than a 25 -year, 24-hour storm.
7. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the recycle basin, shall be installed upon completion
of construction. 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.
8. Upon removal of all trees from a section of the wet deck area, facility personnel may adjust gates
within the ditches to divert stormwater falling on the unused portions of the wet deck areas to the
stormwater collection system instead of the recycle basin. The Permittee shall remain the responsible
party for ensuring the gates are properly operated to ensure all stormwater and wastewater is routed to
the recycle basin when the wet deck is in use.
In order to comply with Condition 1.8 above, the Permittee shall develop an operational manual to be
kept at the facility. The Permittee shall ensure that all staff involved with the wet deck area, and all
security or inspection staff are familiar with the operational manual and aware of responsiblities.
10. The Permittee shall make all efforts to ensure the wastewater level in the recycle basin is at a
minimum prior to the beginning of expected wet seasons (late fall/winter).
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
Dept 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 recycle basin shall be monitored weekly and after all rainfall events greater than one
inch. A log shall be kept of 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 use of wet deck areas and adjacent gate valve operations (open or closed)
as part of the recycle system inspections. 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.
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 recycle. basin,
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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 introduction of any
wastes or substances other than recycle wastewater from the wet deck area, 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
f. 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.
N. ' GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS— —-----__.
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 27699-1.636
Updated blank forms (GW -1, 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.
2. Within sixty (60) days of completion of the recycle basin and ditch modifications, the permittee shall
submit two original copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than l"=100); however, special
provisions may be granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the
following information:
1. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
2. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
3. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
4. 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.
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3. The recycle basin shall by constructed to provide an effective hydraulic conductivity no greater than
1 x 10-6 cm/sec as required by 15A NCAC 211.0219(f).
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
V. .INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. 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 shaII 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.
3. 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--terrn, -ant-eonditions-,o€-this-pertnit-,--- -
anal 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.
4. 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-
215.5A 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 Iimited 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).
8. 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 23rd day of September, 2003
NORTH C ULINAEI ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Pernnt Numtei WQ0019543

Permit No. WQ0019543
September 23, 2003
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 Naine
Location and County
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
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