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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0005207_Staff Report_20190220State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting Regional Staff Report FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 1 of 3 February 20, 2019 To: DWR Water Quality Permitting Section Central Office Application No.: WQ0005207 Attn: Ranveer Katyal Regional Login No.: From: Bev Price Asheville Regional Office I. GENERAL SITE VISIT INFORMATION 1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No a. Date of site visit: 3/15/18 CEI b. Site visit conducted by: Beverly Price & Mikal Willmer c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No d. Person contacted: Josh Carnes & Keisha Bridges and their contact information: 828-586-5534 e. Driving directions: From U.S. Hwy 23 south, take Exit 85 to Sylva. Right at second light onto Bus Hwy 23. Plant is approximately 100 yds on the right. II. PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR NEW AND MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS 1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit) 2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No If no, explain: 3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A If no, please explain: 4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A If no, please explain: 5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A If no, please explain: 6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A If no, please explain: 7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. 8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program: 9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B) DocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 2 of 3 III. EXISTING FACILITIES FOR MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS 1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #: 2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No If no, please explain: 3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately assimilating the waste? Yes or No N/A If no, please explain: 4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No If yes, please explain: 5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No If no, please explain: 6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No N/A If no, please explain: 7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program: 8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. 9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No If no, please explain: With the exception of the changes noted in the cover letter. 10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A If no, please explain: 11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary): Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ 12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No N/A Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: 13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No If yes, please explain: 14. Check all that apply: No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.) 15. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A If no, please explain: 16. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit? Yes No N/A If yes, please explain: DocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 3 of 3 IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No If yes, please explain: 2. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additional information request: Item Reason 3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued: Condition Reason Schedule I.1. Gauges have been installed. 4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued: Condition Reason 5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office Issue upon receipt of needed additional information Issue Deny (Please state reasons: ) 6. Signature of report preparer: Signature of APS regional supervisor: Date: V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS DocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B 2/20/2019 State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 March 21, 2018 Jeff Murphy, Vice President Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company PO Box 667 Sylva, NC 28779 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company - Sylva Site Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0005207 Jackson County Dear Mr. Murphy: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company - Sylva Site on 3/15/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0005207. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4685 or via email at bev.price@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Beverly Price, Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENT: Inspection Ec: Josh Carnes, Assistant Production & Quality Manager WQS - ARO Server LF 20180321_WQ0005207_CEI DocuSign Envelope ID: 2E9D1983-EA8A-4DB1-80EC-68AFB3C038BFDocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0005207 Effective:07/01/14 Expiration:06/30/19 Owner :Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Jackson Asheville Jeff Murphy Effective:Expiration:Facility:Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company - Sylva Site 152 W Main St Sylva NC 28779 Title:Phone:828-586-5534Vice President From U.S. Hwy. 23 south take Exit 85 to Sylva. Turn right at second light onto Business Hwy. 23. Plant is approximately 100 yards on the right. Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-site representative Kiesha Bridges 828-586-5534 On-site representative Josh Carnes 828-586-5534 On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 03/15/2018 09:00AM 10:15AM Beverly Price 828-296-4500 Mikal Willmer Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Closed-Loop Recycle Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Record Keeping Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Return pumps (See attachment summary) Page:1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2E9D1983-EA8A-4DB1-80EC-68AFB3C038BFDocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005207 03/15/2018 Compliance Evaluation Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Routine Inspection Summary: The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Mikal Willmer of the Asheville Regional Office. Ms. Keisha Bridges and Mr. Josh Carnes assisted with the inspeciton. The inspection was conducted to determine if the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with Non Discharge Permit No. WQ0005207. Freeboard gauges have been installed in the North & South Basins as required by permit Schedule I. 1. Freeboard in both basins was >4 feet. The South Basin is scheduled to be resealed within the next 2 years. Boiler ash is hauled to the R&B Landfill, Homer Ga. Hauling receipts were provided. The facility is appears to be very well maintianed and operated. Page:2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2E9D1983-EA8A-4DB1-80EC-68AFB3C038BFDocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005207 03/15/2018 Compliance Evaluation Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Routine Type Yes No NA NE Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Reuse (Quality) Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Drip Recycle/Reuse Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Page:3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2E9D1983-EA8A-4DB1-80EC-68AFB3C038BFDocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005207 03/15/2018 Compliance Evaluation Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company Routine Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Comment: Page:4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2E9D1983-EA8A-4DB1-80EC-68AFB3C038BFDocuSign Envelope ID: 1FE20EAB-D61F-42E6-8505-36A0EA481A8B Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 1FE20EABD61F42E6850536A0EA481A8B Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: 20190220_WQ0005207_STFRPT.docx, 20180321_WQ0005207_CEI.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 8 Signatures: 2 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 2 Initials: 0 Beverly Price AutoNav: Enabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Enabled Time Zone: (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) 217 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699 Bev.Price@ncdenr.gov IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Record Tracking Status: Original 2/20/2019 10:31:48 AM Holder: Beverly Price Bev.Price@ncdenr.gov Location: DocuSign Signer Events Signature Timestamp Beverly Price bev.price@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None)Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style Using IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Sent: 2/20/2019 10:34:09 AM Viewed: 2/20/2019 10:34:17 AM Signed: 2/20/2019 10:34:30 AM Freeform Signing Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via DocuSign G. Landon Davidson landon.davidson@ncdenr.gov Asheville Regional Office, Regional Supervisor DEQ, Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Regional Operatoins Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Signature Adoption: Uploaded Signature Image Using IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Sent: 2/20/2019 10:34:31 AM Viewed: 2/20/2019 10:50:11 AM Signed: 2/20/2019 10:50:16 AM Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via DocuSign In Person Signer Events Signature Timestamp Editor Delivery Events Status Timestamp Agent Delivery Events Status Timestamp Intermediary Delivery Events Status Timestamp Certified Delivery Events Status Timestamp Carbon Copy Events Status Timestamp Notary Events Signature Timestamp Envelope Summary Events Status Timestamps Envelope Sent Hashed/Encrypted 2/20/2019 10:34:31 AM Certified Delivered Security Checked 2/20/2019 10:50:11 AM Signing Complete Security Checked 2/20/2019 10:50:16 AM Completed Security Checked 2/20/2019 10:50:16 AM Payment Events Status Timestamps