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North Carolina Department of cnviranrnent and Natural Resources
Division of plater Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins
Governor Director
May 18, 2009
Glenn McDonald, Supervisor
International Paper Company/Ridgeway Chip Mill
247 Collins Road
Norlina, North Carolina 27563
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023181
International Paper Company -
Ridgeway Chip Mill
Wash Down Recycle Wood
Storage Facility
Wastewater Wet Deck Recycle
System
Warren County
Dear Mr. McDonald:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received February 19, 2009, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0023181, dated May 18, 2009, to the Ridgeway Chip Mill for the continued
operation of the subject closed -loop wastewater recycle facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023181 issued July 23, 2004, 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.
Please note that since the last permit issuance, the Division has created a new permit shell.
Please pay special attention to Condition V.2., which requires that the Permittee inspect the
wastewater treatment and recycle facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator
errors, and discharges. This condition also requires that the Permittee maintain a log of these
inspections for a period of five years from the elate of the inspection and shall be made available to
the Division upon request.
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 the
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.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
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Mr. McDonald
May 18, 2009
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Alice M. Wessner at
[phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc; Warren County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
APS Central Files
LAU Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CLOSED -LOOP 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
International Paper Company
Warren County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,728,000 GPD closed -loop recycle system, to serve the International Paper
Company Ridgeway Chip Mill consisting of a wet deck wood storage facility, consisting of
approximately 4,000 linear feet of log storage, a runoff water storage pond and associated pumps, piping
and runoff collection ditches to recycle wastewater on an approximately IS acre site, which incidentally
processes wastewater through evaporation during the log spraying operation and from evaporation of log
spray runoff from the ground surface and through infiltration of log spray runoff onto the ground beneath
the log storage and runoff collection areas and from infiltration from the storage pond area, with no
discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the permit application package received on February
19, 2009 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 April 30, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023181 issued July 23, 2009, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
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H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1, The closed -loop recycle system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment, recycle, or disposal facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to ground
or surface waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a) 400 feet between the wet deck area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 100 feet between the wet deck area and wells,
c) 100 feet between the wet deck area and drainage ways or surface water bodies,
d) 50 feet between the wet deck area and public right of ways,
e) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines,
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 which 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
spray 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.
Ill. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 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. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .1007 including operational functions, maintenance
schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and closed -loop recycle 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 08G .0200. The
ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 or as specified in this permit
and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. Public access to the wastewater treatment equipment, wastewater storage structure(s), and closed -loop
recycle system, including the storage pond and log storage area, shall be controlled during active site
use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site.
4. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed / utilized in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .1008.
5. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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0. Freeboard in the wastewater storage pond shall not be less than two feet at any time, other than
resulting from a rainfall exceeding the 25 year 24 hour storm event or resulting from rainfall
exceeding the same inches of rainfall as the 25 year 24 hour event but occurring over a period of time
up to ten days.
7. A waste -level gauge to monitor waste levels in the storage pond shall be provided. 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 the lowest point on top of the dam elevations.
8. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), 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.
W. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The wastewater in the storage pond shall be sampled every March, July and October for the
parameters listed below. The Raleigh Regional Office (phone [phone]) shall be notified no less
than 48 hours prior to the sampling event so that arrangements can be made to split the sample for
analysis at a State laboratory.
Chlorides
COD
pH
Phenols
TDS
a. After the wastewater in the storage pond has been monitored for two years at the
frequency specified above, the Permittee may submit a request to the Division for a
permit modification to reduce the frequency of this monitoring requirement. In no
case, however, shall the frequency of this monitoring be less than once per year.
b. If three exceedances of the Groundwater Quality Standards are detected in the samples
taken from the wastewater in the storage pond, a minimum of three (3) monitoring
wells shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality near the storage pond. The
monitoring wells shall be sampled on a schedule to be determined by the Division and
for parameters to be determined by the Division.
c. If three exceedances of the Groundwater Quality Standards are detected in the samples
taken from the monitoring wells, the storage pond shall be lined with a synthetic liner
or other measures shall be taken to prevent contravention of the Groundwater Quality
Standards.
3. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory
certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800.
4. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the
name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept
the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
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5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 919-791-
4200, 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 render 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.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit requirements.
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or (919) 733-
3300. 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.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and 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 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 five 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 terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. 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.
2. 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.
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3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data, No variances to applicable rules governing the construction
and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in
this permit.
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) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC
Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
5. 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 on official Division form(s),
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. The
Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new
owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority.
8, The Permittee must pay the annual fee 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
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e).
Permit issued this the 18th of May, 2009
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
C een ullins, Director
Divisio of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023181
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