WQ0014834_AROHistoricCompleteFile_20190208

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Bill G. Heim, Plant Manager
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
2040 Morganton Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Heim:
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Subject: Permit No'WQ0014834
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
Wastewater Recycle System
Caldwell County
In accordance with your application received. December 30, 1997, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0014834, dated December 31, 1997, to NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2002, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt, of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning. this matter, please contact Rick Moore at (919) 733-
5083 extension 527.
Sincere �7
__�_/A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Caldwell County Health Department
Aslrev l+le=' egR oona'-Office, -Water Qualify Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX (919)•733-0719
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
Caldwell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 3,000 GPD wastewater recycle system (previously operated as a pretreatment
system) consisting of two, 1,000 gallon sedimentation/oil skimmers, four, 5 gallon bag filters, a 10,000
gallon storage tank, an 800 gallon ultra filtration unit, a 200 gallon nano filtration unit, a carbon filter, a
200 gallon reverse osmosis unit, an ozone generator, and a 5,000 gallon storage tank to serve NACCO
Materials Handling Group, Inc., with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received December 30, 1997, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2002, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee,
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge (including discharge into the City of Lenoir's collection system) of
any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water
protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be.
followed.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by
the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of
three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or
other permitting authority, upon request.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative, of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials; enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related
to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with
this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and
conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or
leachate.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in .accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
18: Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or
greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202: The
ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class H, III, and
IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and
document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other
conditions of 15A NCAC 8A.0202.
19. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the thirty-first day of December, 1997.
NORTH C "OLIVA EN ONWNTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-/-A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014834

Permit No. WQ0014834
December 31, 1997 -
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,- for the
Project Name Location and County
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date
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April 1, 2005
Don Mills,
5200 Greenville Boulevard
Greenville, NC 27834
Subject: Rescission of Wastewater Recycling Permit
Permit No. WQ0014834
-- Nacco -Materials Handling Group
Caldwell County
To Whom It May Concern:
Michael F. Easley, G6vemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division -of Water Quality
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Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject Wastewater Recycling Permit.
Staff from the Asheville Regional Office has confirmed that this Permit is no longer required.
Therefore, in accordance with your. request, Wastewater Recycling Permit No. WQ0014834 is
rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future, you wish again to operate a non -discharge system, you must first apply for and
receive a new Wastewater Recycling.Permit. Operating a non -discharge system without a valid
Wastewater Recycling Permit will subject the responsible party to a civil pen' alty.of up to
$25,000 per day.-
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ay:
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact the Asheville
Regional Office.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. [[�'
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cc: Caldwell County Health Department
Asheville=-Aqufgr-Protection`Regional Supervisor -
Groundwater Protection Unit
Land Application Permits & Compliance Unit
Technical Assistance and Certification
APS Central Files
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality . 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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- _ Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
February 1; .2005
To: Bev Price .
Aquifer Protection
Asheville Regional Office
From: . Ed Hardee fir"
Land Application Permits& Compliance Unit
Aquifer Protection Section
Subject: Rescission' Request
Nacco Materials. Handling Group
WQ0014834, Wastewater Recycling
Cadwell County
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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The Aquifer Protection Section has received a request for rescission of the following permit:
WQ0014834, issued to-Nacco Materials Handling Group. I have attached a copy of the annual fee invoice,
letters and permit rescission form for information to determine if the rescission can be issued. In the 2004
request letter to Fran McPherson the reference was to the stormwater permit' Which has, been rescinded.
If you have any questions on this matter, feel free to contact me at (919) 715-6.189.
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center . Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Permit Rescission Form
nformation to be filled out by Central Office:
Facility Name: Nacco Materials Handling Group
Permit Number: WQ0014834
Regional Office: Asheville
County: Caldwell
Date Rescission Requested: 1/31/2005
Permit Expiration: 12/31/2002
Received Original Request: ® Central Office Regional Office
Form of Received Request: ® Letter Signed Annual Fee Invoice Other
Information to be filled out by Region:
Please Check. Appropriately:
�✓ Site Visit Performed, Groundwater Concerns Addressed
Render Decision for Rescission of the Above Referenced Permit:
ll Approved ❑ Denied
Note: If approved this permit will become inactive in the BIMS database and will not be billed
through the division billing system.
Complete if Approved: Rescind Immediately
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0 MATERIALS HANDLIF.__�aROUP, INC. _
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5200 Greenville Boulevard, NE
Greenville, NC 27834
252-931-5274
Fax [phone]
e-mail: aaiwelsh a.nmha.com
January 25, 2005
NC DENR — Division of Water Quality
1617 Mil Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 .
Re: Permit No. WQ00T14834 Lenoir, NC Facility
We are in receipt of an invoice for the annual permit fee for the above permit. The Lenoir
Facility was closed in 2004, as indicated on the letter submitted to the NC DENR — Division of
Water Quality on April 27, 2004
Please let me know if there are anydifficulties in rescinding the permit
Sincerely,
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J rey M. elsh
Safety and nvironmental Engineer .
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
:NVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES,
2005PR000810
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee .
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your
permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating
status: Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation
and is subject to a'$10;000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with
the understanding the, permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling. conditions.
Permit Number: W00014834
Caldwell County
Nacco Materials Handling Grp
Don Mills
Nacco Materials Handling Group
5200 Greenville Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
Annual Fee Period: 2004-12-01 to 2005-11-30
Invoice Date: 01/11/05
Due Date: 02/10/05
Annual Fee: $300.00
Notes:
1. 'A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
2. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.-
Remit
rocess:Remit payment to: .
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
4. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please cointact the Annual Administering and. Compliance Fee Coordinator at
919-733-5083 extension 210
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
(Return This Portion With Check)
:'Permit Number: W00014834
Caldwell County
Nacco Materials Handling Grp
Don Mills
Nacco Materials Handling Group
5200 Greenville Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
Annual Fee Period: 2004-12-01 to 2005-11-30
Invoice Date: 01/11/05
Due Date: d2/10/05
Annual Fee: $300.00
Check Number:

ATERIALS HANDLI��ROUP, INC.
April 27, 2004
tE: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. — Lenoir Plant Closure
Mrs. Fran McPherson
NCDENR — Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Elmo L. Meeks
Plant Engineering & Environmental Manager
NACCO Materials Handling Group
2040 Morganton Blvd. voice (828) 759- 8164
Lenoir NC 28645 fax [phone]
Dear Mrs. McPherson,
This correspondence is to convey information pertaining to the closure of the NACCO Materials
Handling, Inc. Lenoir Plant. On April 14, 2004 the Lenoir Plant ceased all manufacturing. All
processes have been removed and equipment has been shipped to other manufacturing sites.
We are presently preparing to auction all remaining assets, a public auction will be held on May
11, 2004. All remaining assets are scheduled to be removed from the facility by June 30, 2004.
This letter also serves as official notice to NCDENR — Division of Water Quality of our closure.
We are requesting to rescind our Stormwater Permit NCG030079 effective immediately.
With the end of my employment scheduled for May 28, 2004, your new contact will be Jeff Welsh
(Greenville Safety and Environmental Engineer). 'Jeffs office is located in our Greenville, NC
Plant. Effective May 28, 2004 all inquiries or correspondence should be directed to Jeff.
Contact information is as follows.
Telephone - [phone]
FAX - [phone]
Postal address
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
5200 Greenville Boulevard, NE
Greenville, NC 27834
E-mail Address- [e-mail]
If you have any questions, Jeff may be reached at the address or telephone numbers indicated
above.
Best regards,
Elmo L. Meeks
Plant Engineering & Environmental Manager

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Derr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Bill G: Heim
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 4, 2001 to 0_'
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Nacco Materials Handling Group l R
2040 Morganton Blvd. SW Nd F' WATER MIKI"rY
Lenoir, NC 28645 y2� i MHEVIL C IREGW
•,-&Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce
Permit No. WQ0014834
Nacco Materials Handling Group
Land Application of Wastewater Residuals
Caldwell County
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D ar Bill G. Heim:
This letter is to notify you that our records indicate a violation of your Permit No. WQ0014834. The
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division of Water Quality has no record of receiving .
your 2000 Annual Report which was due on March 1, 2001. This is a violation of the Monitoring and
Reporting Requirements detailed in Part TII. of your Non -Discharge Permit.
- Please submit the 2000 Annual Report within 15 days of receipt of this letter. Please reference the
state issued Permit Number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed and
submitted in triplicate to the attention of Brian Wrenn at the letterhead address.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure
to comply with all applicable state laws and regulations. The promptness of your response and any additional
information that you wish to submit will be considered by the Director prior to deciding on the appropriate
enforcement action to be taken. If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to call
Brian Wrenn of our Central Office staff at 919-733-5083 ext. 529.
Sincerel ,
Kerr T. Stevens.
cc: Non -Discharge Compliance / En orcement Unit
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
eA-sheuille_-Region&0ffice-D,
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.
James A. Rogers, Safety & Environmental Engineer
NACCO Materials Handling Group
2040 Morganton Blvd. voice (828) 769-S201
Lenoir NC 28645 fax [phone]
Telephone Facsimile Transmittal
TO: Jim Reed
Fax No. 828 251 6452
Number of pages inclusive: 2
Comments: Thank you for reviewing this correspondence. To our
knowledge we do not have any Part III reporting requirements and
are somewhat confused with the reference in the Subject section to
Land Application of Wastewater Residuals. We don't do that.
I can be reached at 828 — 759 — 8201
We are in a state of transition to which Terry Albrecht DPPEA and
Monte Wall Lenoir POTW are familiar, While this transition is outside
of the purvey of the May 4" NOV, I will be prepared to discuss this
with you as well.
Thank you.
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State of North Carolina -_
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAZI.
RETURN RECEIPT REQUE.S�'ED
Bill G. Heim
Nacco Materials Handling Group
2040 Morganton Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dear Bill G_ Heim:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENY OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 4, 2001
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce
Permit No, WQ0014834
Nacco Materials Handling Group
Land Application of Wastewater Residuals
Caldwell County
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This letter is to notify you, that our records indicate a violation of your Permit No. WQ0014834, The
Nan-Disebarge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division of 'Nater Quality has no record of receiving
your 2000 Annual Report which was due on March 1, 2001. This is a violation of the Monitoring and
Reporting Requirements detailed in Part III. of your Non -Discharge Permit.
Please submit the 2000 Annual Report within 15 days of receipt of this letter. Please reference the
state issued Permit Number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed and
submitted in triplicate to the attention of Briab Wrenn at the letterhead address.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure
to comply with all applicable state laws and regulations. The promptness of your response and any additional
information-ftiat you wish to submit will be consideired by the Director prior to deciding on the appropriate
enforcement action to be takers_ If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to can
Brian Wrenn of our Central Office staff at 919-733-5083 ext. 529.
Sincerel ,
Kerr T. Stevens_
cc:;. Nott -Discharge Compliance I Enorcement Unit
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Asheville Regional Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 'telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.
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November 14, 1997
Mr. Jim Reid
Environmental Engineer
State of North Carolina
Dept. of Environment, Health & Natural Resources
Interchange Building
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: NAACO Materials Handling
Lenoir, North Carolina
Caldwell County
Account #95964
Dear Mr. Reid:
Tax Consultants
6610 Mutual Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Enclosed is detail concerning the pollution control equipment at the above referenced
taxpayers manufacturing facility. This facility produces OEM parts for forklift truck
manufacturers. The information attached has been supplied and verified by the on-site
Environmental Engineer, Mr. Jim Rogers.
We invite you to make arrangements to visit the facility, if necessary.
If someone else in your office handles the wastewater exemption, please forward that
section to the correct person.
We appreciate your time and attention to this matter and look forward to a swift
resolution. Please call me with any questions, or you may contact Mr. Rogers at 704-
758-9911, extension 201.
Sincerely,
q - 'ou 4L-,
J. Michael Boykin
Senior Consultant
JMB/jks
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Naaco Material Handling G:
Lenoir, North Carolina
Control Equipment Listed as M&E
B12 to Exemut
IYear OftDepr. Depreciated I
Asset No. Descrintion Comments Aca. Cost Factor Value
tanks, 1-2,000 gal. tank holding water after process)
301650 Powder Coat Paint System
Installed to eliminate wet spray system. No air or
1991 453,392 47% 213,094
solid waste product. Components are washed with a
phosphatizing solution. Go through bake -off oven
and after burner to remove cured powder coat
overspray residue and dewater wastewater sludge.
2534 Solvent Disposal System
Still which distills used solvent into usable
1994 17,030 71% 12,091
chemicals, solids disposed
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1-10.16 Wastewater Tb%tmerit-Sys ('-]; )Z- Ni no -filtration &-Evaporation^ -- y�_
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996-:== 78,-966= = 85"/0 --67121
50081 Shot Recovery System
Bag House
1996 36,800 85% 31,280
50065 Powder Coat Paint System
Installed to eliminate wet spray system. No air or
1996 - 1,753,040 85% 1,490,084
solid waste product. Components are washed with a
phosphatizing solution. Go through bake -off oven
and after burner to remove cured powder coat
overspray residue and dewater wastewater sludge.
TOTALS Citi
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We are requesting a partial exemption on both Powder Coat Paint Systems because they '
were installed to abate reduced, or prevent the pollution of air or water as a byproduct of their
function. As such, we feel that they qualify under the statute for partial exemption.
5 2,407,924 $ 1181
11/14/97

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epartment of Environment , t
and ,Natural Resources.
Asheville. Regional Office
Division of.Water Quality,
James B. Hunt, Jr. _Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
December.31, 1997
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Mr. J.' Michael Boykin
DuCharme' MicMillen & Associates, Inc.
6610 Mutual Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825
Subject: Tax Certification
Process Water Recycle Facility
NACCO.Materials Handling
Caldwell County
De Ir, Mr. Boykin:
:i�."Transmitted-herewith is.Tax Certification Number TCS563
covering the construction and operation of process water recycle
facilities at.NA000 Materials Handling Group, Inc. as described 'in non-
di_;charge permit number WQ0014834.
The Company may use.this Certification to obtain tax benefits in
keoping with the.appropriate Statutes. Detailed descriptions of these
pr_icess water recycle facilities are available in the files of the
Di.,ision of Water Quality.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Eri .,losure
xc Caldwell County Health Department
Caldwell Co.....Tax Assessor's Office.
NACCO
James R. Reid
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
TAX CERTIFICATION NUMBER TCS563
(Franchise/privilege; Amortization; Property)
In accordance with the provisions of the General Statutes of North
Carolina (G.S. 105-122(d), 105-130.10, 105-147(13), 105-275(8), this is
to certify that,:
NALCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.
2040 MORGANTON BOULEVARD,
LENOIR,..N. C. 28645
CALDWELL COUNTY.
HAS BEEN • ISSUED
" Non�Discharge Permit Number WQ0014834 for the continued operation of a
process.water recycle system-consisting-of,.liquid holding tanks, nano
..filtration apparatus, evaporation equipment, reverse osmosis units, an
o.one`!-'generator,'.spill containment tank, fourth stage of counter
cur.'rent:`,rinse.system, along with associated pumps, piping, and control
apparatus..
Iwie Environmental Management Commission and the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources have found that the facility:
a. has',been constructed or installed;
.b. complies with the requirements of the Commission;
C. is'being effectively operated in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the permit, certificate of approval, or
other�':document.of approval issued by the Commission; and
d.' has.as'.its,primary rather than incidental purpose the
reduction of water pollution resulting from the discharge of
sewage and waste.
I<r3sued at Raleigh; North.Carolina, this the 31st day of,December, 1997
by „,the Director.'�:,'of . the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission and'the North Carolina` Department of Environment and Natural
R:2sources .
1 .
' A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.

of North Carolina
rtment of Environment
Vatural Resources
-leville Regional Office
,ision of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
WATER QUALITY SECTION
December 30, 1997
Mr. Jim Rogers
Nacco Materials Handling'Group, Inc.
2040 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Rogers:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Recycle Permit
Nacco Materials Handling
Caldwell County
In accordance with our earlier telephone conversation,
please complete the "Recycle Facilities" form which follows. If
there is a copy of the pretreatment permit which the City issued
(when Nacco discharged process wastewater), please send it with
the completed "Recycle" form.
In order to issue the tax certification for year 1997,
please fax (today if possible) completed "Recycle" form to:
Rick Moore
Fax # [phone].
Please send by overnight mail or Fed Ex a check (payable to
NC -ENR) in the amount of $400.00 to:(check should be received on
December 31, 1997)
Jim Reid
NC Division of WQ
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Your cooperation is appreciated. Please call me at 704-251-
6208 if there are questions.
pncerely,
James R. Reid
Environmental Engineer
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action'Employer

FROM:
Nancy Owens
Permits & Engineering
Jim Reid
ARO
SUBJECT: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
Process Water Recycle
Certificate.of Approval Number WQ0014809
Caldwell County
In accordance with our conversation of this morning, please,find
the requested information below:
Company Name & Address:
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
2040 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Company Contact & Phone Number
James A. Rogers, Safety & Environmental Engineer
704-758--9911 (Ext 201)
FLOW
40,000 gpd
WASTEWATER CODE
58 (Metal.Forming)& 57 (Metal Finishing)
CONSULTING FIRM
DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.
6610 Mutual Drive
Fort Wayne IN 46825

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor-
Wayne
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December 30, .1997
Mr. Jim Rogers
Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc.
2040 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: Recycle Permit
Nacco Materials Handling
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Rogers:
In accordance with our earlier telephone conversation,
please complete the "Recycle Facilities" form which follows. If
there is a copy of the pretreatment permit which the City.issued
(when Nacco discharged process wastewater), please send it with
the completed "Recycle" form.
In order to issue the tax certification for year 1997,
please fax (today if possible) completed "Recycle" form to:
Rick Moore
Fax # [phone].
Please send by overnight mail or Fed Ex a check (payable to
NC -ENR) in the amount of $400.00 to:(check should be received on
December 31, 1997)
NC Division of WQ ' .,%
59 Woodfin Place
-$_Asheville, NC 28801
Your cooperation is appreciated. Please call me at 704-251-
6208 if there are questions.
ncerely,
James R. Reid
Environmental Engineer
59 Woodfin Plaoe, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action'Employar

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State of NorLh Carolina _
Department of Environment, health and Natural Resources
Division' of Environmental Management
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
RECYCLE FACILITIES
1. Applicant's name (please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
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2. Print Owners or Signing Official's name and title (the person who is legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
Bill G. Heim. Plant Manager
3. Mailing address: 2040 Morganton Blvd SW
City: Lenoir State: NC Zip: 28645
Telephone Number.( 7R4 ) 7SR-9911
L. Project Name (please specify the name of the facility or establishment - should be consistent on all documents included:
Industrial Wastewater Recycling System
5. Location of Recycle Facility (Street Address): 2040 Morganton Blvd SW
City: Lenoir State: NC Zip: 28645
G. Contact person who can answer questions about application:
Name.- Elmo Meeks Telephone nutnber:( 704 ) 758-9911 x164
7. Latitude: 35dea 53' 52" ; Longitude: 81deg 33' 47" or recycle facility location
$. Application Date: 1 7-30-97
y. Fee Submiaed: S 400.00
[The permit processing fee should be as specified in 15A NCAC 214.0205(c)(5).j
10. County where project is located: Caldwell
11. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Application No. (will be completed by DEM):
2. Specify whether project is: new; renewal*; modification
For renewals, complete only sections I. II. and applicant signature (on page 5). Submit only pages I and 5 (original and
three copies of each). Engineers signature not required for renewal without other modifications.
3. If this application is being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit
number and its' issue date
4. Specify whether the applicant ig public or private.
ETO.,M: RF 02/95
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INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER,' '
1. Nature of Wastewater_ % Domestic, - % Commercial; _ 1 n0 % Industrial;
% Other waste (specify);
2. Please provide a one or two word description specifying the origin of the wastewater, such as school, subdivision, hospital,
commercial, industrial. apartments, etc.:
Industrial Proces";'Wastewater
3. Volume of recycle water generated by this project: inn n gallons per day
4 R%planation of how recycle water volume was determined: , average daily flowmeter values
5. Brief project description: Industrial Process waste water recei��Pd nnd r1paned thr„_a seri
of filtration media and the water is retu ng -d- to thp-plant-for re-11se
IV. DESIGN INFORMATION
Provide a brief listing of the components of the recycle facilities, including dimensions, capacities, and detention times c
tanks, pumping facilities, high water alarms, filters, ponds, lagoons, etc.:
Influent roes to 2 @ 1000 gal sedimentation/oil skimmers: then to 4 0 5 cal
bagfilters; then to 10,000 gallon storage; then to 800 gallon ultra filtration;
then to 200 gallon nano filtration; then to carbon filter; then to 200 gallon
reverse osmosis; then to ozone generator; then to 5000 gallon storage; -then -to
return to .plant. Each container except 'Carbon filter and ozone generator are
installed with high limits which close off the successive upstream line.
2. Name of closest downslope surface waters: Sp ho r t..x sir t�. to 4 -suer- Greer
3. Classification of closest downslope surface waters: las established by the Environmental Manageme
Commission & specified on page 4 of lois appliratiou - This classification must be provided by the appropriate Region
Office prior to the submittal of the application).
4. if a power failure at the facility could impact waters classified as WS, SA, B, or SB, describe which of Ute measures a
heing implemented to prevent such impact, as required in 15A NCAC 2H .0200:
Power failure will not result in discharge, system storage and nine vo ume
do not e7rceed containment (secondary) which exceeds Cleanwater Act requirements
Influent must be pumped overhead to get into. the system.
FORM: RF 02/95
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The facilities must conform to the following buffers (and all other applicable buffers):
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Conforms to all below
a) 400 feet between a lagoon and any residence under separate ownership;
b) 100 feet between a surface sand filter and any residence under separate ownership; '
c) 100 feet between the recycle facilities aad any private or public water supply source;
it 100 feetbetween the recycle facilities and any streams classified as WS or B and any waters classified as SA or SB;
e) 100 feet between the recycle facilities iiid any oilier sireafi canal, marsh, coaxial waters, lake or impoundment;
0 50 feet between the recycle facilities and property lines.
If any of the buffers specified in No. 5 above are not being met, please explain how the proposed buffers will provide equal
or better protection of the Waters of the State with no increased potential for nuisance conditions:
NIA :.
7. Are any components of the recycle facility located within the 100 -year flood plain? Yes; X No. If Yes, briefly
describe the protective measures being taken to protect against flooding.
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY TIRE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS ARE
INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMI'T'TAL
a. One original and Hirer; copies or the cuunplcted turd appropriately executed all)HLation fonn.
b. The appropriate permit processing fee. in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).
C
. %1ud(5e");n
e f detailed plans and specifications
if
location map, a site trap whit
A ttrr[ucctures. and property lines.
? Each sheet
Strial 9aslTcwatet, �m1eT Jha
not be limited to, Total Organic Caiysis, Total Halogenated ComvoundLl
ar
d sealed by a North Carolina Professional Engineer. a plans must
te.s where any borings or hand auger samples were tak , al g with
Dans and the first age of the s ifications must be signed cased.
of the ypical wastewater nfifstrbe p �vided.' ?fieaannAethanes,
include,
COD, Chlorides, Phosphorus. Nitrates, Phenol, Total T
e. If lagoons arc a pact of the facilities and the recycle water is industrial, provide a hydrogeologic description of the subsurface to a
depth of 20 feet or bedrock, whichever is less. The number of borings shall be sufficient to define the following for the area
underlying each major soil type at the site: sigiuf6ant changes in lithology. the vertical permeability of the unsaturated zone, the
hydraulic conductivity of the saturated zone, and the depth of the mean seasonal high water table.
f. Five copies of all reports, evaluations, agreements, supporting calculations, ctc., must be submitted as a part of the specifications
which are signed and sealed by a North Carolina Professional.Engineer. Although certain portions of this required submittal must
be developed by other professionals, iticlusion of these materials under the signature and seal of a North Carolina Professional
Engineer signifies that he has reviewed this material and has judged it to be consistent with his proposed design.
g. Five (5) copies of the existing permit ifa renewal or a modiCcation.
FORM: RF 02195
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is form must be completed by the approprlate . D1 M . regional office and included as a part of the project
'_submittal -information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONAL - ENGINEER:
The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward).
in which the recycle facility will be constructed must be determined by the appropriate DEM regional office. Therefore, you
are required, prior to submittal of the application package,.- to submit this form, with items 1 through 7 completed,
to the appropriate Division of Environmental Management Regionai Water Quality Supervisor (see page 6 of 6). At a
minimum, you most include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topogtaphic Map which shows the
location of the recycle facility and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest downslope
surface waters on the attached map Copy. Once the regional 'office has completed' the classification,
reincorporate this completed page 'and the topographic map Into the complete application form and
subunit the application package.
1. Applicant (specify name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
2. Name & complete address of engineering firm:
Telephone number: ( )
3. Project name:
4. Name of closest downslope surface waters:
5. County(ies) where the recycle facility and surface waters are located:
6. Map name and date:
7. NC Professional Engineers Seal, Signature, and Date:
TO: REGIONAL NATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where these sewers will be constructed, as identified on the attnche,
map segment:
Name of surface waters:
Classification (as established by -du: Envirountcntal Management Commission):
Proposed classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel: Date:
(All attachments must be signed)
FORM: RF 42195
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Professional Engineer's Certitication:
attest that this application for
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has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge
the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with die applicable regulations. Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have
reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's'St 4 Signature, and Date:
Applicant's Certification:
1, Bill G. HeimIndustrial Taste Water
attest that this application for
has been reviewed y me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all Mquired parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomolece_
Signature
Date — /Z�3d� 2
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING Irll;~O1Z;tiATION AND
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS -AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
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F'AUL e i
;ION OF E'N'VIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGIONAL OFFICES (12/94)
Fayetteville Pegional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moon
59 Woodfin Place
Robeson
Asheville, NC 28801
Richmond
[phone]
Sampson
Fax [phone]
Scotland
Avery
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke ,
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Maywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancy
Jackson
Fayetteville Pegional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moon
Bladen
Robeson
Cumberland
Richmond
Harnett
Sampson
Hoke
Scotland
Montgomery .
Pitt
`�l�v�:' :g!,r: Re?i�nal �i�IQ Supervisor
Post Office Box 1jJ-1
Washington, NC 27889
.. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Bertie .
Lenoir'
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Currituck
Perquimans
Dom
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Winston Salem Regional WQ Supervi,or
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockinghgm
Alleghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Criswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie •
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
Wilson
FORM: RF 0-1195
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115 .
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alexander
Mecklenburg
Cabarms
Rowan
Catawba
Stanly
Gaston
Union
uedell
Cleveland
Lincoln
Wake
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Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warren
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Region. WQ Snpervisnr
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax(910)S50-2004
Brunswick New Hanover
Carteret Onslow
Columbus Pender
Duplin

State .of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 25, 1998
Mr. Bill G. Heim, Plant Manager
NACCO Material Handling Group, Inc.
2040 Morganton Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.
Subject:
Dear Mr. Heim:.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Governor's Award for
Excellence in Waste Reduction
Based upon my observation of NACCO's operation (related to
issuance of NACCO's wastewater recycle permit), the Company may
wish submit an entry in the program, Governor's Award for
Excellence in Waste Reduction. Attached are entry forms and
sheets describing the program.
Mr. James Rogers and Mr. Elmo Meeks were efficient and'
helpful in matters related to NACCO's recycle permit.
Your attention is appreciated. Please contact me at telephone
number 704 -251. -6208 -if there are questions or matters with I
could be of assistance.
Sincerely,
James R. Reid
Environmental Engineer
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer