WQ0020680_Final Permit_20070608

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William G. Ross ]r., Secretary
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 8, 2007
Mr. Mike B. Parton, Secretary and Treasurer
Gilkey Lumber Company, Inc.
2250 US Highway 221 North
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Subject: Permit No. WQ0020680
Gilkey Lumber Company, Inc.
Gilkey Lumber Log Sprinkler System
Wastewater Recycle System
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Parton:
In accordance with your request for permit renewal received May 3, 2007, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0020680, dated .Tune 8, 2007, to the Gilkey Lumber Company, Inc, for the continued operation of
the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2012, shall void Permit No.
WQ0020680 issued September 10, 2002, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please note that Permit Condition 1.5. has been modified, and Condition II.8. has been added. Permit
Conditions II.7. and IH.3. require the installation and weekly freeboard monitoring of a water -level gauge in the
recycle pond. 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 David Goodrich at (919) 715-
6162, or by e-mail at [e-mail].
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,i�-Coleen H. Sullins
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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
Gilkey Lumber Company, Inc.
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 9600 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a system of wastewater collection
ditches from the concrete log storage area, a wastewater recycle pond with no outlets other than to the refill pond,
a refill pond with no outlets, and all pumps, controls, and irrigation equipment to serve the log wet deck area with
recycle wastewater to serve Carroll's WWTP with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received May 3, 2007, 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 May 31, 2012, and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and Iimitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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
accommodate the wastewater, 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.
2. The issuance of this permit does not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
3, Any 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 untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.

5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and any wells, and
b) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
c) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and property lines.
d) 10 feet between disposal (wetted) area and upslope ditches, drains, and surface water diversions,
c) 25 feet between disposal (wetted) area and downslope ditches, drains, and surface water
diversions,
f) 100 feet between disposal (wetted) area and wells,
g) 50 feet between disposal (wetted) area and public right of ways or property lines,
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any
expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property
would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times,
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System. Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G.0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the log wetting 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.
6. Freeboard in the recycle pond shall not be less than 4.4 feet at any time. This frceboard is necessary to
manage the accumulation in the pond during storm events equal or greater than a 25 -year, 24-hour
storm.
7. A water -level gauge, to monitor water levels in the recycle 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, minimum liquid level at the
bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken
not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.

8. Where applicable, a protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen
basin embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximuin pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs,
erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall
not be allowed to grow on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas
shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible,
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analysis) 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. A representative wastewater sample from the recycle pond shall be taken every March, July and
November for the following parameters:
Total Dissolved Solids Chemical Oxygen Demand
Phenol
Chloride
Results of the wastewater analysis shall be submitted on the form NDMR on or before the last day of
the month following the sampling month to the following address:
NCDENR-DWQ
Information Processing Center
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Freeboard in the recycle lagoon shall be monitored and recorded weekly. Records of weekly
monitoring shall be submitted with the results of the wastewater analysis per Condition HL2.
4. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no ease 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.

Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Management personnel at telephone number [phone], or [phone]. 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
The recycle pond 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).
2. 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 50 feet within the 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).
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).
4. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
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 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.
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 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
2. 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.
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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.
4. 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 .0500.20.
A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of this project.
6. 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 revolve 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 80'day of June 2007
NORTH C OLIVA ENVIR ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,,/—Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0020680

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