NC0003298_Issuance of Permit_20181109

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ROY COOPER g ti? `1 I'
Governor 1� g
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 9, 2018
Mr. Gary Morrow, EHS&S Manager
International Paper
865 John L. Riegel Rd.
Riegelwood, North Carolina 28456
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NC0003298
Riegelwood Mill WWTP
Columbus County
Class WW-4
Dear Mr. Morrow:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the
subject permit. This permit renewal is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes the following significant changes from'the draft permit previously sent to
International Paper on December 26, 2017.
> The Special Condition A. (11.) Clean Water Act Section 316(b) has been removed
from the permit since the facility uses only 13% of the intake water for the cooling
purposes and is not subject to the 316(b) rule.
The Division is unable to grant your request for removal of the hardness monitoring since
the facility is required to report numerous metals on the renewal application and the Division
will use the metals data to conduct the Reasonable Potential Analysis to determine the need for
the metal limits.
The Division is unable to grant your request for reduction in Chronic Toxicity Monitoring
(WET). The monitoring frequency for WET is established in 15A NCAC 2B .0500 and defined "as a
minimum of quarterly".
The Division is unable to grant your request for removal of the Dioxin Monitoring in fish
tissue. NCDHHS has raised concerns about the data quality and stated in their evaluation that
"more sampling is needed to ensure protection of the health of people consuming fish caught
from this waterway".
The Division is unable to grant your request for changing the definition of Grab and
Composite samples, the Division uses the standard definition of the samples in the permit.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
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North Carevta Depart win of Enwron,nmtal Quality I Diatifan of Wa1ot Rcsourecs
512 North Salisbury Street I IM Mail Serb7ec Center I Rtt`right.Norah Carolina 27699.1b1]
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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, North Carolina
27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other Federal, State, or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Dr. Sergei Chernikov at
telephone number [phone], or via email [[e-mail]].
Sincerely,
Qh4- 41/7der
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Interim Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files
NPDES files
Wilmington Regional Office/Water Quality
e-copy: EPA
WSS/Aquatic Toxicology Unit
WSS/Ecosystems Branch/Monitoring Coalition Coordinator
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Permit NC0003298
. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA •
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT'
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
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International Paper Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Riegelwood Facility
NC Highway 81
in Riegelwood
Columbus County
to receiving waters designated as the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and.other applicable conditions set forth in Parts I, II,III,
and W hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1,2018.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31,2023.
Signed this day November 9,2018.
1, .+I I a Culpepper, l e win Director
II' • ion of Water Resources
y Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility,whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked.As of this permit'
issuance,any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective.Therefore,the exclusive authority to operate and
discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,requirements,terms,and provisions included herein.
International Paper Company, Inc.,is'hereby authorized to
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Continue to'operate existing treatment facilities that include:
• Dual bar screen's and primary clarifiers
➢ Nutrient addition facilities
> 173 acres of aerated lagoons with re-circulation
➢ Sludge holding lagoons
> Sludge dewatering_presses
➢ Oxygen injection facilities
➢ Flow measurement and recording equipment
This permitted facility is located at the Riegelwood Facility (NC Highway 87,Riegelwood)in
Columbus County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works'via(outfall 001) at the location specified on the
attached map into the Cape Fear River,currently classified'C-Swamp waters in the Cape Fear
River Basin.
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Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0011
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq.,.02B.0500.et seq.]
Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System
Dnring the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge combined wastewaters from outfall(s)serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored)by the.Permittee.as specified below:
PARAMETER • LIMITS ,MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[eDMR code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Average Maximum Frequency Type Location2
Flow [50050] 50.0 MGD Continuous Recording Effluent
BOD,5-day,20°C [QD310]
(April 1—October 31) 5,000 poundslday 10,000 pounds/day Daily Composite Effluent
BOD,5-day,209C 19D101 10,000 pounds/day 20,000 pounds/day Daily Composite Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Total Suspended Solids [QD530] 41,628.8 77,485.6
Daily Composite Effluent
[QD530] pounds/day pounds/day
NH3-N [C0610] Monitor and report(mg/L) Weekly Composite Effluent
Temperature(°C) [00010] Daily Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen [00300] Daily average.>5.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen [00300] Monitor and report(mg/L) Daily Grab U&D
Total Hardness [00900] Monitor and report(mg/L) Monthly Grab Effluent
Total Hardness3 [00900] Monitor and report(mg/L) Quarterly Grab U
pH >6,0 and<9.0 standard units Daily ' Grab Effluent
Total Phosphorus [C0665] Monitor and report(mg/L) Monthly Composite Effluent
Total Nitrogen [C0600]
(NO2+NO3+TKN) Monitor and report(mg/L) Monthly. Composite. Effluent
Chronic Toxicity' ,[TGP3B] Quarterly Composite Effluent
Dioxins [84103] 0.9 pg/L Annually Composite Effluent
AOX6 [79855] 2,179.4 pounds/day 3,326.8 pounds/day Daily Composite Effluent
Trichlorophenol' [81848] 30.8 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
PentachlorophenoP [39032] 4.89 pounds/day Weekly Composite Effluent
Salinity [00480] Monitor and report(ppth) See Note 2 Grab U,D
Notes:
1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring data electronically using the Division's eDMR system [see A.
(10)].
2. U:upstream from the outfall at the International Paper water intake. D:downstream from the outfall at the
DuPont water intake. Instream samples,shall be collected three times per week during June,July,,August,and
September and once per week during the remaining months of the,year.As a participant in the.lowcr Cape.
Fear River Monitoring Coalition, the Instream monitoring is not required. Should the membership in the
Coalition be terminated,you shall notifyDivision immediately and begin instream monitoring as
specified in this permit.
3. The Permittee shall sample instream hardness,upstream of the facility's discharge.The sample shall be
representative of the hardness in the receiving stream. If the Permittee is a member of the Monitoring Coalition
Program,sampling for instream hardness may be waived as long as the Monitoring.Coalition agrees to.sample
hardness at the nearest upstream location,at a minimum frequency of quarterly,and the Permittee has obtained
approval from the NPDES Complex Permitting Unit that the upstream station being monitored by the Coalition
is representative of the receiving stream.for this discharge.The Permittee is responsible for submitting instream
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hardness test results with its eDMR data as results are-received from-the Coalition.Ff Coalition membership is
cancelled or the Monitoring Coalition terminates instream hardness sampling at the approved station,the
Permittee will immediately notify the Division and resume sampling for instream hardness,upstream of its
discharge,as required in this permit.
4. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriadaphnia)P/F of 8.0%with sampling in January;April,July,and October[see A. (4)].
5. See A. (7) for details.
6. AOX data shall be submitted on a quarterly basis along with other Cluster Rule chemical data [see A. (9)].
7. Moriitoring is suspended for these compounds as long as chloropheriolic-containing biocides are not used at'the
facility.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [004]
[15A NCAC 02B.0400,et seq.,02B .0500,et seq.]
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Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the discharge of
wastewater from bleach plant 1 and bleach plant 2 to the wastewater treatment plant through internal outfall
004,shall be limited and monitored? by the Permittee as specified below and in section A. (9).
PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[eDMR code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Average Maximum Frequency Type2 Location3
Flow3 [50050] Monitor and report(MGD) Weekly Calculated Effluent
Chloroforms [32106] 8.62 14.4 Quarterly Grab Effluent
pounds/day pounds/day
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxin < 10 pg/L Quarterly Composite Effluent
(TCDD) [34675]
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-furan 31.9 pg/L Quarterly Composite Effluent
(TCDF) [38691]
Trichlorosyringol [73054] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol [73037] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol [51024] .,_,<-5a)iµg/L4J Quarterly `"": V"'Composite` " Effluent`"--
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol [61024] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly .Composite Effluent
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol [51022] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol [73088] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol [77687] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol [34621]] < 2.5µg/L4 • Quarterly. Composite Effluent
Tetrachlorocatechol [73050] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Tetrachloroguaiacol [73047] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol [77770] < 2.5 .4L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Pentachlorophenol [39032] < 5.0 1.1g/L4 -Quarterly Composite , Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring data electronically using the Division's eDMR system[see A.
(10)].
2. Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or flow meters,and report total
bleach plant 1 and 2 flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs_. Grab-collect separate grab samples every 4-
hours for 24-hour period from both the acidand alkaline streams,which will then be composited separately by
the lab,and analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples. Composite-collect separate grab
samples every 4 hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,then prepare and analyze a
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single flow-proportioned composite of the,acid and alkaline wastestream.
3. Effluent is composed of bleach plants 1 and 2 effluent-acid(collected from acid sewer) and bleach plants 1
and 2 effluent-alkaline (collected from alkaline sewer). Monitoring and flow calculations shall be in accordance
with the.condition A. (9.)..
4. Chemical results for Effluent Guideline parameters as prepared by the permittee (Internal Outfall 004 parameters
+AOX from Outfall 001) shall be,reported on a quarterly basis or more frequently[see A. (9)]. Limits are based
on Minimum Levels (1V[L)specified in 40,CFR 430.01.
5. For compliance purposes,the permittee must report total chloroform mass loading.
p.g/L—Micrograms per liter pg/L—Picograms per liter ADT—air dried ton of pulp product
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A: (3) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0051
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq.,02B .0500 et seq.]
Grade W Biological Water Pollution Control System
During the period beginning upon`the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the discharge of
wastewater from bleach plant 3 to the wastewater tieatmerifpla it through infernal outfall 005,shall be'lit lifed
and nionitoredl by the Permittee as specified below and in'section A. (9):
PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[eDMR code] Monthly Daily Measurement Sample •Sample
Average Maximum ' Frequency Type2 - Location3
Flow3 [50050] Monitor and report(MGD) Weekly Calculated Effluent
Ghloroform5 [32106] 5.84 - 9.81 Quarterly Grab Effluent
pounds/day pounds/day
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibento=p-dioxin < 10 pg/L Quarterly Composite Effluent
(TCDD) [34675]
2,3,7,8 Tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-furan 31.9 pg/L Quarterly Composite Effluent
(TCDF) [38691] •
Trichlorosyringol [73054] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
3,4,5-Trichlorocatechol [73037] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
'3,4,6-Trichlorocatechol [510241 < 5.0µg/L'4 - Quarterly Composite Effluent
3,4,5-Trichloroguaiacol [61024] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
3,4,6-Trichloroguaiacol [51022] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
4,5,6-Trichloroguaiacol [73088] < 2.5µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
2,4,5:Trichlorophefol [77687] < 2.5 pg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol [34621] < 2.5µg/L4 _ Quarterly Composite Effluent
Tetrachlorocatechol • [73050] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Tetrachloroguaiacol [73047] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
2,3,4;6-Tetrachloropheniol [1/i/0] < 2.5µg/L4 ' Quarterly Composite Effluent
• Pentachlorophenol [39032] < 5.0µg/L4 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall-submit discharge monitoring-data electronically using the Division's-eDMR system-[see A.
(10)].
2. Calculated-calculate separate flows for alkaline and acid sewers by water balance or flow meters,and report total
bleach plant flow(acid+alkaline wastestreams)in DMRs. Grab-collect separate grab samples every 4-hours for
24-liour'period froth both the acid andalkaline sfreams,,which will then be composited Separately by the lab,and
analyzed as separate 24-hr composite acid and alkaline samples. Composite-.collect separate grab samples every
4-hours for 24-hour period from both the acid and alkaline streams,then prepare and analyze a single flow
proportioned composite of the acid and alkaline wa§testream. -
3. Effluent is composed of bleach plant effluent-acid(collected from acid sewer)and bleach plant effluent-
alkaline-(collected from alkaline sewer). Monitoring and flow calculations•shall be in accordance with condition
A. (9.). - .
4. Chemical results for Effluent Guideline parameters as prepared by the permittee(Internal Outfall 005 parameters
+AOX from Outfall 001)shall be reported-on a quarterly basis or more frequently[see A. (9)]. Limits are based
Oil MinimUiii Levels(ML) specified iii 40'CFR 430.01.
5. For compliance purposes,the permittee must report total chloroform mass,loading. - •
p.g/L—Micrograms per liter pg/L—Picograms per liter ADT—air dried ton of pulp product
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A. (4) CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
[15A NCAC 02B .0200 et seq.]
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 8.0%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the"North
• Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,"Revised December 2010,or subsequent versions or
"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-December 2010) or
subsequent versions.The tests will be performed during the months of January,April,July,and.October. These.
months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling
for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NP. DES
permitted final effluent discharge below-all.treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or a ChV below the permit
limit,then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum,in each of the two following months,as
described in"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-December 2010)
or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit.condition will be entered.on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form(MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed,using the parameter code TGP3B for the
pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally,DWR Form AT-3 (original)is to be sent to the
following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service,Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with.the Water-Sciences Section no later than.30 days after the
end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete,accurate,include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data,and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT) test form indicating the facility
name,permit number,pipe number,county,and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No Flow"in the
comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the.permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,monitoring will be
required during the following month.Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter,which
is the three-month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this
permit and continues until the final day of the third month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water
Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,this permit may be re-opened and modified to include
alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
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NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document,such as minimum control organism
survival,minimum control organism reproduction,and appropriate environmental controls,shall constitute an invalid
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test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the
month of the initial monitoring.
A. (5) BIOCIDE CONDITION
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division prior to utilizing any biocide in the cooling water.
The Permittee shall notify the Director in writing not later than ninety(90) days prior to instituting use of any
additional biocide used in cooling systems which may be toxic to aquatic life or other than those previously
reported to the Division. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101 and a
map locating the discharge point and receiving stream. Concentrations of chromium, copper or zinc added
to biocides shall not exceed applicable water quality standards in the receiving stream, as determined by
calculations from the Biocide Worksheet Form 101 with Supplemental Metals Analysis worksheet.
A. (6) PERMIT RE=OPENER:NUTRIENT CONTROLS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)] •
Pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-215.1;and the implementing rules found in Title 15A of the
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, specifically, 15A NCAC 2H.0112(b)(1) and
2H.0114(a);and Part II sections B. 12 and B. 13 of this Permit,the Director may reopen this permit to
require supplemental nutrient monitoring of the discharge. The additional monitoring will be to support
water quality modeling efforts within-the Cape Fear River Basin,and shall be consistent with a monitoring
plan developed jointly by the Division and affected stakeholders.
A. (7) DIOXIN MONITORING
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
For compliance purposes,the point of compliance shall be defined as the final effluent before discharge.
Compliance with the daily maximum permit limit shall be demonstrated by determining the TCDD
concentration at the final discharge point.
Adequate sample volume shall be collected to perform the analysis. The total sample volume shall be
collected and preserved in accordance with Part II, Section C Monitoring and Records. The sample shall be
analyzed in accordance with the appropriate method of analysis specified in Analytical Procedures and
Quality Assurance for Multimedia Analysis of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-para-dioxins and Polychlorinated
Dibenzofurans by High Resolution Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry,EPA, 1987
(EPA Method 1613), or another equivalent analytical protocol approved by DWQ. A single sample may be
analyzed to determine compliance with the daily maximum effluent limitation. Alternatively,a sample
volume may be collected to enable the sample to be split (duplicate analysis). If the analysis of either split
sample is below the detection limit,the quantity, for the purposes of compliance evaluation,is considered to
be zero. If both splits are positive;the results of the two analyses shall be averaged to determine compliance
with the daily maximum effluent limitation. If the measurement is below detection limits,the quantity for
the purposes of compliance evaluation is considered to be zero. The detection limit using these methods
for the purpose of compliance evaluation is considered to be 10 picograms per liter. The dioxin isomer to
be monitored and limited by this permit is 2,3, 7, 8,TCDD.
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The Permittee shall perform the following analysis for dioxin:
1. Effluent Annual Composite
2. Fish tissue DWR approved monitoring plan
Fish tissue analysis will be performed in accordance with the Division of Water Resources approved
monitoring plan. The monitoring plan is an.enforceable part.of this permit.All dioxin data collected as part
of this monitoring requirement will be reported within two months of receiving the finalized analyses from
the data collection.
The chlorodibenzo dioxins and furans to be monitored are (this requirement applies for fish tissue
monitoring only):
DIOXIN DIBENZOFURAN
Isomer Isomer
2,3,7,8 TCDD 2,3,7,8 TCDF
1,2,3,7,8 PeCDD 1,2,3,7,8 PeCDF
2,3,4,7,8 PeCDF
1,2,3,4,7,8 HxCDD 1,2,3,4,7,8 HxCDF
1,2,3,7,8,9 HxCDD 1,2,3,7,8,9 HxCDF
1,2,3,6,7,8 HxCDF
1,2,3,6,7,8 HxCDD 2,3,4,6,7,8 HxCDF
1,2,3,4,6,7,8 HpCDD 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 HpCDF
1,2,3,4,7;8,9 HpCDF
A. (8) CLUSTER RULE BMPs
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The permittee must implement the BMPs specified in Section A below. The primary BMP objective is to
prevent leaks and spills of spent pulping liquors, soap,and turpentine. A secondary objective is to contain,
collect,and recover at the immediate process area, or otherwise control,those leaks, spills,and intentional
diversions of spent pulping liquor,soap,and turpentine that do occur. BMPs must be developed according
to best engineering practices and must be implemented in a manner that takes into account the specific
circumstances at the mill.
Section A. BMP Implementation Requirements
1. The permittee must return spilled or diverted spent pulping liquors, soap,and turpentine to the process,
to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the mill,recover such materials outside the process,
or discharge spilled or diverted material at a rate that does not disrupt the receiving wastewater
treatment system.
2. The permittee must maintain a program to identify and repair leaking equipment items, This program
must include: (i) Regular visual inspections (e.g.,once per day) of process area with equipment items in
spent pulping liquor, soap,and turpentine service; (ii) Immediate repair of leaking equipment items,
when possible. Leaking equipment items that cannot be repaired during normal operations must be
identified,temporary means for mitigating the leaks must be provided,and the leaking equipment items
repaired during the next maintenance outage; (iii) Identification of conditions under which production
will be curtailed or halted to repair leaking equipment items or to prevent pulping liquor,soap,and
turpentine leaks and spills;and(iv)A means for tracking repairs over time to identify those equipment
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items where upgrade or replacement may be warranted based on frequency and severity of leaks,spills,
or failures.
3. The permittee must operate continuous,automatic monitoring systems that the mill determines are
necessary to detect and control leaks, spills,and intentional diversions of spent pulping.liquor, soap,and
turpentine.These monitoring systems should be integrated with the mill process control system and may
include, e.g.,high level monitors and alarms on storage tanks;process area conductivity(or pH)
monitors and alarms;and process area sewer,process wastewater,and wastewater treatment plant
conductivity (or pH) monitors and alarms.
4. The permittee must maintain a program of initial and refresher training of operators,maintenance
personnel,and other technical and supervisory personnel who have responsibility for operating,
maintaining,or supervising the operation and maintenance of equipment items in spent pulping liquor,
soap,and turpentine service.The refresher training must be conducted at least annually and the training
program must be documented.
5. The permittee must prepare a brief report that evaluates each spill of spent pulping liquor, soap, or
turpentine that is not contained at the immediate process area and any intentional diversion of spent
pulping liquor,soap,
or turpentine that is not contained at the immediate process area.The report must describe the
equipment items involved,the circumstances leading to the incident,the effectiveness of the corrective
actions taken to contain and recover the spill or intentional diversion,and plans to develop changes to
equipment and operating and maintenance practices as necessary to'prevent recurrence. Discussion of
the reports must be included as part of the annual refresher training.
6. The permittee must maintain a program to review any planned modifications to the pulping and
chemical recovery facilities and any construction activities in the pulping and chemical recovery areas
before these activities commence. The purpose of such review is to prevent leaks and spills of spent
pulping liquor,soap,and turpentine during the planned modifications,and to ensure that construction
and supervisory personnel are aware of possible liquor diversions and of the requirement to prevent
leaks and spills of spent pulping liquors, soap,and turpentine during construction.
7. The permittee must install and maintain secondary containment (i.e.,containment constructed of
materials impervious to,pulping liquors) for spent pulping liquor bulk storage tanks equivalent to the
volume of the largest tank plus sufficient freeboard for precipitation.An annual tank integrity testing
program,if coupled with other containment or diversion structures,may be substituted for secondary
containment for spent pulping liquor bulk storage tanks.
8. The permittee must install and maintain secondary containment for turpentine bulk storage tanks.
9. The permittee must install and maintain curbing,diking,or other means of isolating soap and turpentine
processing and loading areas from the wastewater treatment facilities.
10. The permittee must conduct wastewater monitoring to detect leaks and spills,to track the effectiveness
of the BMPs,and to detect trends in spent pulping liquor losses. Such monitoring must be performed in
accordance with Section E.
.Section.B.<<BMP Plandtequirements
1. The permittee must prepare and maintain a BMP Plan.The BMP Plan must be based on a detailed
engineering review as described in this section. The BMP Plan must specify the procedures and the
practices required for the mill to meet the requirements of Section A,the construction the mill
determines is necessary to meet those requirements including a schedule for such construction,and the
monitoring.program (including the statistically derived action levels) that will be used to meet the
requirements of Section E.The BMP Plan also must specify the period of time that the mill determines
the action levels established under Section D may be exceeded without triggering the responses specified
in Section E.
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2. The permittee must conduct a detailed engineering review of the pulping and chemical recovery
operations--including but not limited to process equipment, storage tanks,pipelines and pumping
systems,loading'and unloading facilities,and other appurtenant pulping and chemical'recovery
equipment items in spent pulping liquor,soap,and turpentine service—for the purpose of determining
the magnitude and routing of potential leaks, spills,and intentional diversions.of spent pulping liquors,
soap,and turpentine during the following periods of operation: (i) Process start-ups and shut downs; (ii)
Maintenance; (iii)Production grade changes; (iv) Storm or other weather events; (v) Power failures;
and (vi) Normal.operations.
3. As part of the engineering review,the permittee must determine whether existing spent pulping liquor
containment facilities are of adequate capacity for collection and storage of anticipated intentional liquor
diversions with sufficient,contingency for collection and containment.of spills.The engineering review
must also consider: (i) The need for continuous,automatic monitoring systems to detect and control
leaks and spills of spent pulping liquor, soap,and turpentine; (ii) The need for process wastewater
diversion facilities to protect.end-of-pipe wastewater treatment facilities from adverse effects of spills
and diversions of spent pulping liquors,soap,and turpentine; (iii)The potential for contamination of
storm water from the immediate process areas;and (v)The extent to which segregation and/or
collection and treatment of contaminated storm water from the immediate process areas is appropriate.
4. The permittee must amend its BMP Plan whenever there is a change in mill design,construction,
operation, or maintenance that materially affects the potential for leaks or spills of spent pulping liquor,
turpentine,or soap from the immediate process areas.
5. The permittee must complete a review and evaluation of the BMP•Plan five years after the first BMP
Plan is prepared and, except as provided in Section B.4., once every five years thereafter. As a result of
this review and evaluation,the,permittee must amend the BMP Plan within three months of the review
if
the mill determines that any new or modified management practices and engineered controls are
necessary to reduce significantly the likelihood of spent pulping liquor, soap,and turpentine leaks, spills,
or intentional diversions from the immediate process areas,including a schedule for implementation of
such practices and controls.
6. The BMP Plan,and any amendments thereto,must be reviewed by the senior technical manager at the
mill and approved and signed by the mill manager.Any person signing the BMP Plan or its amendments
must certify to the Division under penalty of law that the BMP Plan (or its amendments) has been
prepared in accordance with good engineering practices and in accordance with this regulation.The
permittee is not required to obtain approval from the Division of the BMP Plan or any amendments
thereto. -
'Section C. BMP Recordkeeping Requirements
1. The permittee must maintain on its premises a complete copy of the current BMP Plan and the records
specified in Section C.2 and must make such BMP Plan and records available to the Division for review
upon request.
2. The permittee must maintain the following records for three years from the date they are created: (i)
Records tracking the repairs performed in accordance with.the repair.program.described in Section A;
(ii) Records of initial and refresher training conducted in accordance with Section A; (iii) Reports
prepared in accordance with Section A;and (iv)Records of monitoring required by Sections A and E.
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1. The.permittee must conduct a monitoring program per Section D.2, for the purpose of defining
wastewater treatment system influent characteristics (or action levels),described in Section D.3, that will
trigger requirements to initiate investigations on BMP effectiveness and to take corrective action.
2. The permittee must employ the following procedures in order to develop the action levels required by
Section D:
■ Monitoringparameters.The permittee must collect 24-hour composite samples and analyze the samples
for a measure of organic content (e.g.,Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) or Total Organic Carbon
(TOC)).Alternatively,the mill may use a measure related to spent pulping liquor losses measured
continuously and averaged over 24 hours (e.g.,specific conductivity or color).
a Monitoring locations.The permittee must conduct monitoring at the point influent enters the
wastewater treatment system. For the purposes of this requirement,the permittee may select alternate
monitoring point(s) in order to isolate possible sources of spent pulping liquor,soap,or turpentine from
other possible sources of organic wastewaters that are tributary to the wastewater treatment facilities
(e.g.,bleach plants,paper machines and secondary fiber operations).
3. The permittee must maintain an influent action levels monitoring program using the procedures
specified in Section D and must maintain initial action levels based on the results of that program.A
wastewater treatment influent action level is a statistically determined pollutant loading determined by a
statistical analysis of six
months of daily measurements.The action levels must consist of a lower action level,which if exceeded
will trigger the investigation requirements described in Section E,and an upper action level,which if
exceeded will trigger the corrective action requirements described in Section E.
4. The permittee must complete a second six-month monitoring program using the procedures specified in
Section D and must establish revised action levels based on the results of that program based on Section
D5-requirements.The initial action levels shall remain in effect until replaced by revised action levels.
5. Action levels developed under this Section must be revised using six months of monitoring data after
any change in mill design,construction, operation,or maintenance that materially affects the potential
for leaks or spills of spent pulping liquor,soap,or turpentine from the immediate process areas.
.SectionE.A3MR.Monitoring,.CorrectiveAction,rvand..Reporting.Requirements.
1. The permittee must conduct daily monitoring of the influent to the wastewater treatment system in
accordance with the procedures described in Section D for the purpose of detecting leaks and spills,
tracking the effectiveness of the BMPs,and detecting trends in spent pulping liquor losses.
2. Whenever monitoring results exceed the lower action level for the period of time specified in the BMP
Plan, the permittee must conduct an investigation to determine the cause of such exceedance.Whenever
monitoring results exceed the upper action level for the period of time specified in the BMP Plan, the
permittee must complete corrective action to bring the wastewater treatment system influent mass
loading below the lower action level as soon as practicable.
3-. Although exceedances of the action levels will not constitute violations of an NPDES permit, failure to
take the actions required by Section E.2 as soon as practicable will be a permit violation.
4. The permittee must report to the Division the results of the daily monitoring conducted pursuant to
Section E.1. Such reports must include a summary of the monitoring results,the number and dates of
exceedances of the applicable action levels,and brief descriptions of,any corrective actions taken to
respond-to-such exceedances. Submission of such reports shall be annually,by March 31St of the
following year.
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Section F. BMP Definitions
1. Action Level:A daily pollutant loading that when exceeded triggers investigative or corrective action.
Mills determine action levels by a statistical analysis of six months of daily measurements collected at the
mill. For example, the lower action level may be the 75th percentile of the running seven-day averages
(that value exceeded by 25 percent of the running seven-day averages) and the upper action level may be
the 90th percentile of the running seven-day averages (that value exceeded by 10 percent of the running
seven-day averages).
2. Division: North Carolina DEQ,Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-1617.
3. Equipment Items in Spent Pulping Liquor, Soap,and Turpentine Service:Any process vessel; storage
tank,pumping system,evaporator,heat exchanger,recovery furnace or boiler,pipeline,valve, fitting, or
other device that contains,processes,transports,.or comes into.contact with spent pulping liquor,soap,
or turpentine. Sometimes referred to as equipment items."
4. Immediate Process Area:The location at the mill where pulping,screening,knotting,pulp washing,
pulping liquor concentration,pulping liquor processing,and chemical recovery facilities are located,
generally the battery limits of the aforementioned processes. "Immediate process area"includes spent
pulping liquor storage and spill control tanks located at the mill,whether or not they are located in the
immediate process area.
5. Intentional Diversion:The planned removal of spent pulping liquor, soap,or turpentine from
equipment items in spent pulping liquor, soap, or turpentine service by the mill for any purpose
including,but not limited to,maintenance,grade changes,or process shutdowns.
6. Mill: The owner or operator of a direct or indirect discharging pulp,paper,or paperboard manufacturing
facility subject to this section.
7. Senior Technical Manager:The person designated by the mill manager to review:the BMP Plan.The
senior technical manager shall be the chief engineer at the mill,the manager of pulping and chemical
recovery operations, or other such responsible person designated by the mill manager who has
knowledge of and responsibility for pulping and chemical recovery operations.
8. Soap:The product of reaction between the alkali in kraft pulping liquor and fatty acid portions of the
wood,which precipitate out when water is evaporated from the spent pulping liquor.
9. Spent Pulping Liquor: For kraft and soda mills "spent pulping liquor"means black liquor that is used,
generated, stored, or processed at any point in the pulping and chemical recovery processes.
10. Turpentine:A mixture of terpenes,principally pinene,obtained by the steam distillation of pine gum
recovered from the condensation of digester relief gases from the cooking of softwoods by the kraft
pulping process. Sometimes referred to as sulfate turpentine.
A. (9) EFFLUENT GUIDELINE SAMPLING PLAN SPECIAL CONDITION
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The bleach plant effluent sample shall be analyzed for 2,3,7,8-TCDD in accordance with EPA Method 1613.
A single sample may be analyzed to determine compliance with the daily maximum effluent limitation.
Alternatively, a sample volume may be collected to enable the sample to be split (duplicate analysis). If the
analysis of either split sample is below the Minimum Level (ML), the quantity is considered to be zero for
compliance evaluation. If both splits are positive,the results of two analyses shall be averaged to determine
compliance. The Minimum Level for 2,3,7,8-TCDD by EPA Method 1613 is 10 pg/L.
The bleach plants effluent sample shall be analyzed for the 12 chlorinated phenolic compounds in Part I,
A(2) in accordance with EPA Method 1653. A single sample may be analyzed to determine compliance
with the daily maximum effluent limitation. Alternatively,a sample volume may be collected to enable the
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sample to be split(duplicate analysis). If the analysis of either split sample is below the Minimum Level
(ML), the quantity is considered to be zero for compliance evaluation. If both splits are positive,the results
of two analyses shall be averaged to determine compliance. The Minimum Levels for each of the 12
chlorinated compounds are the same as the Daily Maximum concentrations listed in Part I,A.(2.) and A.
(3.).
The final wastewater treatment plant effluent sample (Outfall 001) shall be analyzed for AOX in accordance
with EPA Method 1650,or subsequent test methods approved by the Division.
The permittee may request future monitoring modifications to the Cluster Rule requirements,including 1)
use of ECF certification in lien of monitoring for chloroform in the bleach plant effluent (Outfall 004 and
Outfall 005) when this rule is promulgated by EPA; 2) demonstrating compliance using samples collected
less frequently than every four hours; 3) using automated composite volatile samplers for chloroform
sampling;and 4) using automated composite samplers for chlorophenolic and TCDD/DF sampling. Such
future requests will be evaluated in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0114.
The flow calculations for internal Outfalls 004, and 005 shall not be subject to accuracy requirements
specified under Part II, Section D.3. This exclusion is similar to that provided for pump log flow
calculations.
Chemical data for Cluster Rule parameters (all Outfall 004,and 005 parameters + AOX from Outfall 001)
shall be submitted to the Division on a quarterly basis (January- March, April- June, July- September,
October-
December). Quarterly submissions shall be due 60 days following the last day of each quarter(Due dates =
May 31,August 31, November 30; February 28). Chemical data shall be submitted on Division-approved
DMR forms,with a separate form provided for each month.
A. (10) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S.•143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports(DMRs) and program
reports.The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21,
2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions forNPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (8.) (a)]
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)internet application.
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Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be snmmari7ed for each month and
submitted.electronically using,eDMR. The.eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR
application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR),
permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using
eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing,and submitting one
signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DEQ /Division of Water Resources /Water Quality Permitting Section
A'1ThNTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access,
then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and
discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1,2, 3) or alternative forms
approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See
"How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method,the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in.the case of a new facility,on the last day.of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21,2020,the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports,when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports;and
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9),the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of
each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial
recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity
(EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that isthe.designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127:2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each
type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate
electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting
Rule is found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-24954/national-
pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule
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Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the"Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. mow to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the
Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the
Division for written approval at least sixty(60) days prior to the date the facility would be required
under this permit to begin submitting.monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver
shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At suck time,monitoring data and reports shall be
submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies for and is granted a new
temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not
transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data
and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is
effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the
following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (i1.) (b) and Supersedes Section II. (11.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that.person as described in Part II,Section
B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position,must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting
purposes.
For eDMR submissions,the person signingand submitting-the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's
eDMR system,registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account,please visit the following
web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shill make the
following certification [40"CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERI1FICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"I certiol, underpenalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualfed personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.
Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware
that there-are sign/cantpenalties for submittingfalse information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
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5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] -
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports,including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40'CFR 122:411
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act(CWA),as amended,33 USC 1251,et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year.In the case of fecal
coliform,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system,which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.However, for purposes of this permit,any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March,April through June,July through September,and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period.The
Director may designate the most appropriate method(specific number and size of aliquots necessary,the time interval
between grab samples,etc.)on a case-by-case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer,and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval.Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director.This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent.The following restrictions also apply:
D Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time<24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours;there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility.Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling.For pollutants measured in units of mass,the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day.For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement,the
"daily discharge"is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample,"above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest"daily discharge"during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling.If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s),that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or"the Division"
The Division of Water Resources,Department of Environmental Quality.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N=the number of individual values.For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean,values of"0"(or"< [detection level]")shall be considered= 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes.Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge(or the receiving stream,for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance.To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month.In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property,damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities,lack of preventive
maintenance,or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit.Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination,revocation and reissuance,or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a)of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d)of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal,even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301,302,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402,or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3)or 402(b)(8)of the Act,is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed$37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d)and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301,302,306,307,308,318,or 405 of
the Act,or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act,or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3)or
402(b)(8)of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to$25,000 per day of violation,or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both.In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation,a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than$50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections,or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of$5,000 to$50,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation,a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than$100,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301,302,303,306,307,308,318 or 405 of the Act,or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall,upon conviction,be subject to a fine of not more than$250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years,or both.In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation,a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than$500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years,or
both.An organization,as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii)of the CWA, shall,upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision,be subject to a fine of not more than$1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law,a civil penalty of not more than$25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,conditions,or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301,302,
306,307,308,318 or 405 of this Act,or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act.Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed$16,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500.Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed$16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment[40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.C.4),"Upsets"(Part II.C.5)and"Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7),nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act,33 USC
1319.Furthermore,the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages,such as fish kills,even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities,or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143'-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,33 USG 1321.Furthermore,the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages,such as fish kills,even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,or any exclusive
privileges,nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable.If any provision of this permit,or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority,within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit.The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required by this permit[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit,the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit[40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date,the Permittee shall submit such information, forms,and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer.For the purpose of this Section,a responsible
corporate officer means: (a)a president,secretary,treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation,or(b)the manager of one or more manufacturing,production,or operating
facilities,provided,the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations,and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations;the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State,Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent,a position of equivalent responsibility,or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization:If an authorization under paragraph(b)of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility,a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph(b)of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports,information,or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification.Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. orb. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22].NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I cert, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified,revoked and reissued,or terminated for cause.The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification,revocation and reissuance,or termination,or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification,Revocation and Reissuance,or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws,rules,and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations,Parts 122 and 123;Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division.Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission(WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and,for each classification must[T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge(ORC)who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s)in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORCs)who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system,with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed"Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form"to the Commission
(or to the local health depaiinient for owners of subsurface systems)countersigned by the designated certified
operators,designating the Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge(Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system;or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
> Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
D Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II,III and IV facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
D Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week,excluding holidays
> Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
> Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G.0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances)which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit.Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit[40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility,and all documentation required thereof,whether acting as a contract operator[subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit[40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c.of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass,it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass.The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass,such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass,after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1)of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset[40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met.No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset,and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset:Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate,through properly signed,contemporaneous operating logs,or other relevant
evidence that:
(1)An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s)of the upset;
(2)The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3)The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b)of this permit.
(4)The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof[40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids,sludges,filter backwash,or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission.The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge,including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge;40 CFR
Part 258,Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T,Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters.The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards(as required by 15A NCAC 02H.0124)to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents.All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and,unless otherwise specified,before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream,body of
water, or substance.Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s)shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)Form(MR 1, 1.1,2,3)or alternative forms approved by the
Director,postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility,on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.The
devices shall be installed,calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device.Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10%from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes.Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once-through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs,or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division.Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section(919 733-3908)or visit https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-
resources-data/water-sciences-home-page/laboratory-certification-branch for information regarding laboratory
certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field-certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations(published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.),the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts,and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g),33 USC 1314,of the CWA(as amended),and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136,unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503,unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit[40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit,all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,then the most
sensitive(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly renders inaccurate,any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not
more than$10,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than$20,000 per day of violation,or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both[40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities,which shall be retained for a period of at least five years(or longer as required by 40 CFR
503),the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
> all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
D copies of all reports required by this permit
> copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
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These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement,report or application.This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit,the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date,exact place,and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s)analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s)who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director,or an authorized representative(including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director),upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law,to;
a. Enter,at reasonable times,upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted,or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy,at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities,equipment(including monitoring and control equipment),practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times,for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA,any substances or parameters at any location[40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)].Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b);or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged.This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit,nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,and
such alteration,addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit[40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61.The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,in
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particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2.,and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit,or
a minor modification,to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit[40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)(See Part II.D.2)or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge,the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment.Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances.A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance,and its cause;the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times,and if the noncompliance has not been corrected,the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at(800) 858-0368 or(919)733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application,or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
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 water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester;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 without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act,33
USC 1318,all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
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of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit,including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall,upon conviction,be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee(NCGS 143-215.1 C).The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws,regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year,depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DEQ/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities,nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity,nor change the treatment process(es)utilized at the treatment plant unless(1)the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct(AtC)permit or(2)the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b.of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394],no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction,installation,or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct,install,or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat,equalize,neutralize,stabilize,recycle,or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above,the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall,upon written notice from the Director,conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe(40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge,on a routine or frequent basis,of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter(200 µg/L)for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dfnitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for _
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge,on a non-routine or infrequent
basis,of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following"notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit.The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit,the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c)or(d)of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i)and(j)and 15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes;operations;or its sludge process,use,or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes,regulations,or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which,alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation,including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation,of
the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's,if different from the Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA,which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage,treatment,recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature.It also includes the collection system,as defined in 15A NCAC2T
.0402,only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant.The term also means the local government
organization,or municipality,as defined in section 502(4)of the CWA,which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works.In this context,the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges.This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a"satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or"SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that[15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW(excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non-discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant.In this context,organic capacity refers to BOD,TSS
and ammonia;or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,or the POTW's effluent
limitations-and conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H.0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options,and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User(SIU);or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H.0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2)and thus is a
non-significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following[40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger,regardless of the means of
transport,which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph,adequate notice shall include information on(1)the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW,and(2)any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit.Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge.At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants,this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including,but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damag=o the POTW,but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0,unless the works is specifically designed✓o"accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants(BOD, etc.)released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C(104°F)
unless the Division,upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil,non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases,vapors,or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances.A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge;the
investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue;and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit,it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards(40 CFR,Part 403)to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User(IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b)of the Act as amended(which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits,best management practices and narrative requirements).Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User(SIU),the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary,a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program,for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a)and(b). [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified,or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b)and(c) and 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14)and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program,all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA,40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(32), .0905 and.0906(b)(1);40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)and 403.9(b)(1)and(2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant,as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii)and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44(j)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU.Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs,the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas,unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program.The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as
required by the Division.The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(13), .0905 and.0906(b)(2);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division-approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis(HWA)for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits.Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs(as required by Parts ILD and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3)and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis(HWA)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years,and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit(or any subsequent permit modification)the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits(i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44].The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c)and 15A NCAC 02H.0909,specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)and(b)and 15A NCAC 02H .0909.Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905,and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits(IUP)&Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users,permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works.These
permits shall contain limitations,sampling protocols,reporting requirements,appropriate standard and special
conditions,and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements.The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table(AT)which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs.Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H.0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916,and.0917;40 CFR 403.5,403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit(AtC)is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility.Prior to the issuance of an AtC,the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit(IUP)limitations. [15A NCAC 02H.0906(b)(7)and.0905;NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection,surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H.0908(e);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit-limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e);and
c. At least once per year,document an evaluation of any non-significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2),and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division-approved pretreatment program,the industry's pretreatment permit,or in 15A
NCAC 02H.0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v)and(2)(iii);40 CFR
122.44(j)(2)and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan(ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b)and(c)of the CWA(40 CFR 405 et. seq.),prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H.0909,specific local limitations,and other pretreatment
requirements.All remedies,enforcement actions and other,shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan(ERP)approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports(PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.0908.In lieu of submitting annual
reports,Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904(b)may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs,the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR)describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DEQ/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment,Emergency Response,and Collection Systems(PERCS)Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken,or proposed,by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary(PPS)on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non-Compliance Report(SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users(IUs)in significant noncompliance(SNC)with pretreatment requirements,and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users(SIUs).These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table,new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,public notice of
IUs in SNC,a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs,and any other information,upon request,which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users(IUs)that were in significant noncompliance(SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division-approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period.This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5)and.0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results,along with
support information including general records,water quality records,and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H.0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H.0908(f);40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9)and(10)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users(SIUs),and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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