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DENR/DEQ/DWR
FACT SHEET -- PERMIT RENEWAL
NPDES NC0003174
Table 1 -- Facility Information
Applicant/
Facility Name:
Garland C. Fulcher
Fulcher's Point Pride Seafood, Inc.
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 250, Oriental, NC 28571
Facility Address:
101 South Avenue, Oriental, NC
Permitted Flow
Not limited
Type of Waste:
Seafood Packing and Processing under 40CFR 408.22(b)
Facility/Permit Status:
Newly refurbished after destruction by fire (year 2000);
Seasonally Operational [dependent on catch]
County:
Pamlico
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Raccoon Creek
Regional Office:
Washington
Stream Classification:
SC-NSW-HQW
USGS Quad/ State Grid:
G 32 SW / Oriental, NC
303(d) Listed?
No
Permit Writer:
Joe R. Corporon. P.G.
Subbasin:
03-04-10
Date:
Updated 08Mar2019
Drainage Area (mil):
Tidal
Summer 7Q10 cfs
Tidal
Winter 7QI0 (cfs):
Tidal
Average Flow (cfs):
Tidal
IWC (%):
Primary SIC Code:
2092
DISCHARGE HISTORY
Fulcher's Point Pride [Fulcher's], is a seafood packing and processing facility historically employing
approximately 60 people seasonally. It was first permitted in 1980 but destroyed by fire in year 2000.
Since then, the Permittee has regularly requested permit renewal, but operations have remained dormant
through three permit cycles until recently.
Fulcher's historically processed and/or packed crab, shrimp and fish, in addition discharging boiler
blowdown and non -contact cooling water, via four (4) designated outfalls [species -specific under 40CFR
§408 Subparts L, B, and U]. Seasonal operations depend on the catch, most recently reported only at
Outfalls 001 and 002 [Outfalls 003 & 004 to date remain dormant]. However, recent reporting under the
permit suggests compliance compromises.
RECEIVING STREAM
This facility discharges under tidal conditions to the south side of Oriental Harbor [mouth of Raccoon
Creek, segment 27-129-8], ultimately flowing into the Neuse River Estuary. Raccoon Creek is located
within Oriental Restricted Area No. 2 and is classified SC; NSW; HQW (see permit map).
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COMPLIANCE
Recently without prior notice to the Division, Fulcher's accepted seafood for processing and packing and
reported discharging for two days during November and December 2017 [see BIMS database Jan2014-
Aug2018]. Fulcher's thereby ignored permit instructions to notify the Washington Regional Office
(WaRO) prior to startup.
Reporting was further non -compliant in that the Permittee submitted eDMRs that confused the
appropriate outfall with its permitted species. Confusion may have in part stemmed from several outfalls
listed as inactive due to long hiatus in seafood production (see Renewal Strategy).
On 17Aug2018 WaRO issued two Notices of Violation (NOVs) of monitoring frequency related to the
November and December discharges — "failure to monitor" Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) and pH at
Outfalls 001 and 002. While they were previously granted a DMR reporting waver, this waver expired
with the new discharge, and the Division has issued NOVs for Failure to Report DMRs during 2018
months since startup. To date, BIMS has no record of civil penalty assessment for these violations.
Fulcher's recent DMRs (Nov & Dec 2017) report seafood packing and processing activities that do not
match species -specific outfalls permitted under 40 CFR 408. Because these outfalls are located at
intervals along the same loading dock, DWR acknowledges that a change in activity location does not
likely impact the receiving stream. However, reporting a species -specific activity via eDMR at the wrong
outfall compromises compliance with state and Federal 40CFR regulations. DWR hereby revises the
permit to address this issue (see Renewal Strategy).
RENEWAL STRATEGY:
Limits and monitoring calculations presented herein consider the Permittee's reported seafood
production and wastewater characterization (see renewal application received 15Jan2018). Applicable
state regulations and categorical federal guidelines include 40 CFR §408 as summarized below.
Having as reference the renewal application and a two-day discharge record, the NPDES Permitting Unit
has opted to renew this permit based on past and recent limited production. Renewal hereby reinstates
four (4) outfalls (revising a previous permits), each outfall specific to seafood packing and processing
activities under 40CFR 408.22(b) as follows:
Outfall 001 — Boiler Blowdown; Seafood Washing and Packing Only [non -process wastewater]
Outfall 002 — Non -Breaded Shrimp Processing, Subpart L
Outfall 003 — Manually -Processed Bottom Fish, Subpart U.
Outfall 004 — Manually -Processed Blue Crab per, Subpart B
The permittee is admonished to report future species -specific activities in accord with the above.
CALCULATING PERMIT LIMITS:
Outfall 001 — Boiler Blowdown & Seafood Washing and Packing only [no process wastewater].
Discharges shall be limited monitored and reported by the Permittee considering the
parameters Flow, Oil & Grease, pH, and Temperature (effluent and upstream), see
permit section A (1.).
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Outfall 002 — Non -Breaded Shrimp Processing [Subpart L] Limits and monitoring requirements
production based, as summarized in Table 2. No changes from previous.
Table 2. Shrimp Processing Parameter Limit Calculations
40 CFR.408.122 (b)
Renewal Production
Previous Limits
Renewal Limits
Outfall 002
BPT (lbs./1000 lbs.)
(gross weight)
(lbs./day)
(lbs./day)
Parameter
For
For
Maximum
Average of
Daily
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Production
Daily Values
Max
Average
Max
Average
Max
Average
Day
for 30 Days
TSS
110
38
30,000 lbs.
3,000 lbs./ day
3,300
114
3,300
114
Oil & Grease
36
12
1 30,000 lbs.
3,000 lbs./ day
1,080
36
1,080
36
PH
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-
6.0-9.0
9.0
Outfall 003 — Manually -Processed Bottom Fish, Subpart U. Limits and monitoring requirements
production based, as summarized in Table 3. No changes from previous.
Table 3 Fish Processing Limit Calculations (results in lbs/day)
Outfall
40 CFR.408.22 (b)
Production Estimated
Previous Limits
Renewal Limits
003
BPT (lbs./1000 lbs.)
for Renewal (gross weight)
(lbs./day)
(lbs./day)
For
For
Maximum
Average of
Daffy
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Parameter
Daily
Monthly
Production
Daily Values
Max
Average
Max *
Average
Max
Average
Day
for 30 Days
TSS
3.6
2.0
10,000lbs
5,000lbs
360
20
360
20
Oil & Grease
1.0
0.55
10,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
10
2.75
10
2.75
PH
standard units
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
—
—
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
Outfall 004 — Manually -Processed Blue Crab per, Subpart B. Limits and monitoring requirements
production based, as summarized in Table 4. No changes from previous.
Table 4. Outfall 004 - Crab Processing (results in lbs/day)
Outfall
40 CFR.408.22 (b)
Production Estimated
Previous Limits
Renewal Limits
001
BPT (lbs per 1000 lbs.)
for Renewal (gross weight)
(lbs./day)
(lbs./day)
For
For Monthly
Maximum
Average of
Daily
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Parameter
Daily
Average
ge
production
Daily Values
Max
Average
Max
Average
Max
Da
for 30 Days
TSS
2.2
0.7
3,000
2,000
6.6
1.4
6.6
1.4
Oil & Grease
0.6
0.2
3,000
2,000
1.8
0.4
1.8
0.4
PH
standard units
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
—
—
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
6.8-8.5
— Outfall currently not active — monthly eDMRs and DMRs require reporting "No flow" or "No discharge."
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR ISSUANCE:
Public Notice:
Scheduled to Issue:
NPDES CONTACT:
January 9, 2019
March 20, 2019.
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please email Joe R.
Corporon, P.G. [e-mail]] or call his direct line [phone].
NAME: DATE:
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Effluent Reporting History -
Quiry: May2014 to Nov2018
Permit
Facility
Outfall
Month
Day
Year
Parameter
Sample
Units
Value
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
11
29
2017
00556 - Oil & Grease
Grab
Ibs/day
0.78
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
11
29
2017
50050 - Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
Instantaneous
mgd
0.002
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
11
29
2017
C0600 - Nitrogen, Total - Concentration
Grab
mg/I
59.4
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
11
29
2017
C0665 - Phosphorus, Total as P - Concentration
Grab
mg/I
5.58
Outfall 001 - Originally designated "Boiler Blowdown"
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
11
29
2017
QD530 - Solids, Total Suspended - Quantity Daily
Grab
Ibs/day
1.07
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
12
11
2017
00556 - Oil & Grease
Grab
Ibs/day
0.116
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
12
11
2017
50050 - Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
Instantaneous
mgd
0.002
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
12
11
2017
QD530 - Solids, Total Suspended - Quantity Daily
Grab
Ibs/day
0.417
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
001
12
11
2017
QY600 - Nitrogen, Total - Quantity (Yearly)
Calculated
Ibs/yr
0.99
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
11
29
2017
00556 - Oil & Grease
Grab
Ibs/day
1.63
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
11
29
2017
50050 - Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
Instantaneous
mgd
0.002
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
11
29
2017
C0600 - Nitrogen, Total - Concentration
Grab
mg/I
62.32
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
11
29
2017
C0665 - Phosphorus, Total as P - Concentration
Grab
mg/I
6.03
Outfall 002 - Originally designated "fish and shrimp processing"
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
11
29
2017
QD530 - Solids, Total Suspended - Quantity Daily
Grab
Ibs/day
1.85
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
12
11
2017
00556 - Oil & Grease
Grab
Ibs/day
0.116
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
12
11
2017
50050 - Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
Instantaneous
mgd
0.002
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
12
11
2017
QD530 - Solids, Total Suspended - Quantity Daily
Grab
Ibs/day
0.583
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
002
12
11
2017
QY600 - Nitrogen, Total - Quantity (Yearly)
Calculated
Ibs/yr
1.04
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
003
unused / unreported
Outfall 003 - Originally designated "crab washing"
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Fulcher's Point Pride :
004
unused / unreported
Outfall 004 - Originally designated "crab processing"
Note: no discharge during this time period until 29Nov2017