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Mr. Lawrence H. Swartz
UCS. Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
NOV-2011-PC-0034
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc
NPDES General Stormwater Pen -nit COC 9
NCGO50180
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Starutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the
Environmental Management Commission of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources to
protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has the
delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations.
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on December 29, 2010 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of the violations of the subject NPDES
permit ana North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention and Permit Sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty' five -thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation per day may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued
pursuant to G.S. 143-215"1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 28, 2011, addressing the
above -noted violations in the attached report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of
Ms. Marcia Allocco.
This purpose of this letter is also to notify you that this Office is considering sending a
Recommendation for Enforcement to the Director of the Division for the violations of GS. 143.215.1 and the
NPDES General Stormwater Permit COC No. NCG050180. If you have an explanation for the violation
that you wish to present, please include it in the requested response. Your explanation will be reviewed
N. C. division of LNa;er Quality
Mooresville Regional 01-5ce
610 East Center Avenue Mooresville. NC 28115
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Customer Service: 1-87-623-6748
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Surface Water Protection Section
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Permit: NCGC50180 Effective: C-6/C-1/08 Expiration_ Owner: UCS, Irc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: UCS Main P!ar,t
County: Gaston 511 Pcr-.an Rd
Region: Mooresville
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Contact Person: Lawrence &3hwar t Title: Phone: 7C4-735-C4$:1
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/29/2010 =' Entry Time: 09:1b.Q AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Donna Hood Ph one:
704-663-1599
Secondary Inspector(s): ' ' ' 'J ! ' / Ext.2193
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Apparel/Printing/Paper/Leather/Rubber Stormwater
Discharge COC
Facility Status: n Compliant M Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG0�0180 Gwner - Facility JCS, Inc
Inspection Date: 12/2912010 inspection Type: Comobance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
UCS. Inc was last inspected en January 22, 2010. The facility receives a Notice of Violation (NOV-2010-PC-0085) for
that inspection based on conditions at the site. The :aciliti's res'ense tc NOV-2010-PC-008E stated that a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan would be developed and required monitoring would be per -formed. As of this inspection the
permittee has nct implemented any part of the stormwater permit nor performed any cf the actions stated in his response
letter. (See attached) The permit has been in effect since 06I01f2008 with the permit application received on 01i31i2008.
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Permit. NC3050180 Owner - Facility: UCS, irc
Inspection mate: 12129i201r Inspection Type: Comeiiance-valuaiiar Reason `or `lisit: Routine
Stormwater Foiluticn Prevention Plan Yes No NA ME
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Dces the Plan include a Gereral Location (USGS) -nap' ,
Dces the Plan include a 'v° rrative Description of Practices'?
Does the Pian include a detailed site map including cattail locations and drainage areas?
Dces the Plan include a list of significan.L spills occur. inc: during the past 3 years?
# 'Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to currant practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a EMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
4 Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Flan been implemented?
Comment: No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has been developed as required
by the permit, or as stated by the permitee in the response to the last Notice of
Violation inspection. (See attached)
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: No qualitative monitoring has been performed.
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: No illicit discharge evaluation has been done.
Yes No NA NE
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511 Hoffman Road/PO Box 657 . Uncolnton, NC 28092 - 1.300.526.4856 ,
704.732.9922 d Fax: 704,732.9559 www.UcssDir,,,.com
February 15, 2010
North Carolina Department of Environment
& Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Attn: Marcia Allocco
610 East Center Ave
Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation Response
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS Inc. — Main Plant
Storm Water Permit No. NCG050180
NPDES Permit No. NCO022934
Gaston County, NC
Tracking #: NOV-2010-PC-0085
Dear firs. Allocco,
In response to the notice of violation for providing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and
Qualitative Monitoring Sections; UCS Inc and it's facility personal responsible for Storm Water Pollution
and Prevention have taken the following steps;
As of February 28� 2010 a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) will be completed and
implemented. It will be submitted to Nlr. Bell and his office for review and record.
All "blasting -type' material has been collected and properly discharged in a sealed container to
prevent future leaks of the material. All future disposal will be made in a similar container prior to be
placed in the dumpster for collection.
Visual monitoring has been performed and will continue to be performed on a monthly basis. A
schedule for the qualitative and visual inspection will be detailed in the forthcoming (SPPP) report. The
future scheduled will meet the required bi-annual inspection with a 60 day separation between
inspections. Qualitative monitoring results will be recorded on the sheet provided by Mr. Bell for future
reference.
As of February 28`', 2010 UCS Inc. will be in compliance with the analytical monitoring required
by it's permits conditions.
A copy of the certificate of coverage will be kept on file on -site for future inspections.
Sincerely. _
Jason Schwartz
UCS Inc
Vice President
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
January 29, 2010
Mr. Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc.
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject:
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Natural Resources
Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
UCS, Inc. — Main Plant
Stormwater Permit No. NCG050180
Gaston County, N.C.
Tracking #: NOV-2010-PC-0085
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 22, 2010 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the facility's failures to
develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, violations of the subject
Stormwater Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Qualitative Monitoring Sections of the attached
report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G. S.
143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by February 19. 2010.
addressing the above -noted violations in the attached report. In responding, please address your
comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco. The Division has developed a guidance
document for the qualitative/visual monitoring report form that can be found at the following
website address: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw-9DMR Forms NPDES.
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Sde 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: (704) 66N040 i Customer Service: 1-877-62 -6748
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The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone].
Sincerely,
�- Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosures:
Inspection Report
Stormwater Monitoring Report Form
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Gaston County Health Department
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG050180 Effective: 06/01/08 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: UCS, Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: UCS, Inc - Main Plant
County: Gaston 511 Hoffman Rd
Region: Mooresville
Lincclnton NC 28092
Contact Person: Lawrence Schwartz Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Keith Mortensen
Jason Schwartz
Certification:
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 Entry Time: 10:31 AM Exit Time: 11-52 Plot
Primary Inspector: Wesley N Bell i/A q/10 Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.2192
Reason for Inspection: Routine lnspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: ApparellPrinting/Paper/Leather/Rubber Stormwater
Discharge COC
Facility Status: Cl Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG050180 Owner -Facility: UCS, Inc
Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: NGG050180 Owner - Facility: UCs, Inc
Inspection Date: 01122/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance. Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a 5tormw2ter Pollution Prevention Plan? U ■ 0 0
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ❑ ■ rl fl
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a SMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the Plan indude a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) had not been developed
and implemented. Blasting -type material was observed adjacent to a dumpster and the
material's recovery system. The facility staff must ensure to incorporate good
housekeeping/preventive maintenance at these areas to prevent exposures to
stormwater runoff.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 171 ■ n i]
Comment: No qualitative/visual monitoring has been performed. Please be advised' (� 7
that qualitative monitoring must be performed twice per year (once - January to June
and once - July to December) on each outfall during a representative storm event (at
least 0.1 inches of rain). In addition, a minimum of 60 days must separate the
monitoring events of each time period and the documentation must be reported on the
Division's Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Qualitative Monitoring Report.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 n ■ f_I
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ El ■ n
Comment: The facility does not currently meet the permit's conditions regarding the
analytical monitoring associated with vehicle maintenance activities.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCGO50180 Owner - Facility: UCS, Inc
Inspection Date: 01122/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? n n n ■
# were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ n
# If the facility has representative outfail status, is it properly documented by the Division? n !� ■ n
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? n ■ 0 C1
Comment: The facility has two stormwater outfalls. Only one stormwater outfall was
observed discharging at the time of the inspection. The stormwater appeared clear with
no sheens. A copy of the Permit was given to the facility staff during the inspection;
however, the facility staff must also ensure a copy Certificate of Coverage is kept on -site.
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Lawrence Schwartz
UCS, Inc
511 Hoffman Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Permittee:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
July 17, 2008 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FEB - 2 2011
SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
LICS, Inc - Main Plant
COC Number NCG050180
Gaston County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG050000 the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit is reissued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of stormwater General Permit NCG050000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with respect to stormwater
discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all
the changes in the reissued permit.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since the your last Certificate of Coverage include the following:
• Permit cover page — Coverage is expanded to include industrial activities similar to the categorically identified industries.
• Part I Section A — This part explains that the No Exposure Exclusion from permitting option may be available to the
permittee.
• Part II Section A — Several minor expansions and clarifications of the required content of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan have been added. Please be sure that your plan is updated to comply with the new requirements.
• Part li Section B -- Qualitative monitoring must now be conducted during a representative storm event.
• Part ii Section B — The permittee is required to keep a written record of his response to problems identified by his
qualitative monitoring observations.
• Part II Section C - For facilities with vehicle maintenance activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month,
new provisions require that discharges from the vehicle maintenance areas be sampled twice per year, and that the
sampling results be compared to new numerical benchmark values. (The previous cutoff concentrations have been
eliminated.)
• Part II Section C — For facilities with vehicle maintenance activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month,
new provisions require the permittee to execute -tier One and Tier Two response actions, based on the first benchmark
exceedence (Tier One) and the second consecutive benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two requires that the
permittee institute monthly monitoring instead of twice -per -year monitoring, until three consecutive monitoring events
show no benchmark exceedences.
• Part li Section C — This part contains a new provision that four exceedences of any particular benchmark will trigger
increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWO may direct the
permittee to apply for an individual permit, or may direct the implementation or installation of specific stormwater control
measures.
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Permit Reissuance Letter— Permit NCG050180
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Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWO.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does it relieve
the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance,
order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Jennifer Jones of the DWO Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWO Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Mooresvi lle Regio nal Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG050000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050180
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
UCS, Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
UCS, Inc - Main Plant
511 Hoffman Rd
Lincolnton, NC
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River, a class WS-V waterbody in the Catawba
River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts 1, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG050000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective July 17, 2008.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 17, 2008.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee
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Overdue
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: NCGO50180
Gaston County
UCS, Inc - Main Plant
Annual Fee Period: 2005-05-01 to 2006-04-30
Invoice Date: 06/16/05
wale -timer Due Date: 07/16/05
UCS, Inc w ��
Annual Fee: $80,00
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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.
3. 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 cozntact the Annual Administering and Complian ator at
919-733-5083 extension 210
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ANNUAL PERNIIT INVOICE
(Return This Portion With Check)
Permit Number: NCGO50180
Gaston County
t1CS, Inc - Main Plant
Johnnie Turner
UCS, Inc
N Second St
Hartsville, SC 29550
Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 2005-05-01 to 2006-04-30
Invoice Date: 06/16/05
Due Date: 07/16/05
Annual Fee: $80.00
Check Number:

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 28, 2003
Johnnie Turner
Sonoco Products Co -Long Shoal
North Second Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Sonoco Products Co -Long Shoal
COC Number NCGO50180
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG050000, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This
permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NGG050000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitativel Monitoring Form
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG050000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050180
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Sonoco Products Co
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Sonoco Products Co -Long Shoal
NCSR 1556 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River, a class WSIV CA stream, in the
Catawba River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG050000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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NC DEPT, vJ' cNWRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
iFUNAL OFFIC;
April 28, 2003
Thomas R Wallace
Sonoco Products Co -Long Shoal
PO Box 717
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Permittee:
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Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Sonoco Products Co -Long Shoal WATT 1111 i 1 iTy SECTIP
COG Number NCG050180
Gaston County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG050000, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This
permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG050000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitativel Monitoring Form
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1 `, GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG050000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050180
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Sonoco Products Co
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Sonoco. Products Co -Long Shoal
NCSR 1556 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River, a class WS-IV CA stream, in
the Catawba River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, ill, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCGO50000
as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek; P. F_,,Director
Divisi in of Water Quality
September 4, 2002
THOMAS R WALLACE
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO -LONG SHOAL
PO BOX 717
LINCOLNTON. NC 28092
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Sonoco Products Co -long Shoal
COC Number NCG050180
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under General Permit NCG050000. This permit expires
on March 31. 2003. The Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by early spring of 2003. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in
advance that your permit coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must be completed and returned by October 2, 2002 in order to assure
continued coverage under the general permit. Due to staff and budget constraints, letters confirming our receipt of
the completed application will not be sent.
Failure to request renewal within the time period specified, may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00_
Larger penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stormwater from your
facility without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1
and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the I I categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
construction activities). If you feel your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the facility industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwater, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Office Stormwater Staff member listed below or check the Stormwater & General
Permits Unit Web Site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.htmI
If the subject stormwater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form_ You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Mike Parker of the Mooresville
Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext_ 578
Sincerely.
Bradley Bennett. Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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Customer Service
1- 800-623-7748

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 30,1998
THOMAS R. WALLACE
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO.- LINCOLNTO
PO BOX 717
LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
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Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for Certificate of Coverage No. NCGO50180
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the subject permit, the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit
is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency
dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
m A copy of the stormwater general permit.
w A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Form. This form certifies that you have -
developed and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) required in your
permit. This form must be completed and returned to the Division within 30 days of receipt of
this letter. DO NOT send the SPPP with the signed form.
■ Five copies of Analytical Monitoring forms.
m Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring forms.
m A copy of a Technical Bulletin on the stormwater program which outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
w A corrected Certificate of Coverage if you indicated a name or address change on the Renewal
Form returned to the Division.
Your certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division of Water
Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
DWQ or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Division of Air Quality, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit or other attached documents, please contact the
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at telephone number [phone]
Sincerely,
f oA. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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,. Stat'e of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 22, 1994
H. Walter Harvey III
Sonoco Products Co.
POBox 160
Hartsville, SC 29550
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG050000
Sonoco Product Co. - Lincolnton
COC NCG050180
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Harvey:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on May 6, 1994, we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Aisha Lau at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerer ,
gg ial signed g`'
Coleen H. Sullins
A_ Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCG050000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050180
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Sonoco Products Company
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Sonoco Products Company
511 Hoffman Road
Lincolnton
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent (imitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG050000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective July 22, 1994.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 22, 1994.
Original Signcd
Coieert H. $finis -
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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