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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
October 8, 2009
Mr. Kevin Black, Plant Engineer
Aplix Incorporated
12300 Steele Creek road
Charlotte, NC 26241
Subject: Follow-up Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Aplix Incorporated
12300 Steele Creek Road
Stormwater Permit Number COC NCG050284
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Black:
Enclosed is a copy of the Follow-up Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on July 15, 2009, by Ms. Aliyah Turner of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.
This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the
Division of Water Quality. In addition, the inspection was conducted on behalf of the City of Charlotte in
compliance with the City's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part 11 Section H. Thank you for your assistance and
cooperation during the follow-up inspection.
The follow-up inspection and subsequently submitted documentation (September 17, 2009) found that the Aplix
facility has implemented the corrective actions as stated in the subject facility's response letter dated June 11,
2008. The corrective actions included:
• The permittee has removed the die burn oven from the facility,
• The permittee has evaluated all non-stormwater discharges and concluded that the discharges are
air conditioner condensate, an allowable discharge, and
• The permittee has conducted the required semi-annual Qualitative monitoring,
• Updating and implementing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention flan in compliance with the
General permit.
The enclosed follow-up inspection report should be self-explanatory; however should you have any questions
concerning this report or have any questions regarding your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco
of this Office at [phone]. Y
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: NPS-ACO Unit Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County
Craig Miller, City of Charlotte
Mooresville regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresvile: NC 28115 One
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO50284 Effective: 06/01108 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: Aplix Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ap[ix Incorporated
County: Mecklenburg 12300 Steele Creek Rd
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28241
Contact Person: Kevin Mack Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Certification: Phone:
Inspection Date: 07/15/2009 Entry Time: 01:00 PM Exit Time: 02:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Meckenburg County Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: AppareUPrinling/PapedLeather/Rubber Stormwater
Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO50284 Owner - Facility: Aphx Inc
Inspection Date: 0711512009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description:
The Aplix Inc. facility manufactures hooks and loops, which are used in hygiene, automotive, athletics, and other
industries. The facility conducts all operation indoors; operations are not exposed to stormwater.
Compliance History. -
An industrial stormwater inspection was conducted by Ms. Aliyah Turner of Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) on February 24, 2009. A Notice of Violation was issued by the Division of Water Quality on March 19, 2009.
Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
No comments at this time.
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Permit: NCGO50284 Owner - Facility: Aplix Inc
Inspection Date: 07115/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
■ n n 0
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
■ f=l n n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
■ n n n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
■ n n n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
■ n rl ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
■ n n n
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
■ 0 D n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■ n n n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■ n n n
Comment: During the initial inspection the permittee's SPPP did not include a General
Location (USGS) map and the permittee could not provide documentation of a facility
inspection program. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) had not been
fully implemented.
During the follow-up inspection on July 15, 2009, the permittee provided a USGS map
to Ms. Turner. The permittee submitted documentation of a facility inspection program
to Ms, Turner of CMSWS via email on September 17, 2009. The permittee has fully
implemented the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ n 0 n
Comment: The permittee could not provide documentation of qualitative monitoring
activities during the initial inspection.
The permittee submitted documentation of qualitative monitoring activities to Ms. Aliyah
Turner of CMSWS via email on September 17, 2009. The permittee conducted
qualitative monitoring on August 5, 2009.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 fl ■ n
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Permit: NCGO50284 Owner - Facility: Aplix Inc
Inspection Date: 07115I2o09 Inspection Type: Corr,pliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Permit and Outfalls
Yes
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Comment: The initial inspection found that the permittee did not have a copy of the
permit and Certificate of Coverage on site. During the inspection, a non-stormwater
discharge was observed in a storm drain that ultimately discharges from Outfall 001. It
was determined that the discharge was from the facility's Die Burn Oven. Any
discharge generated from facility processes is considered wastewater and should be
discharged into the sanitary sewer system.
During the follow-up stormwater inspection a copy of the permittee's permit and
certificate of coverage were observed on site. Also, the permittee had removed the Die
Burn Oven from the site. However, a non-stormwater discharge was observed in a
storm drain. Further investigation by the permittee revealed the source of the discharge
was air conditioner condensate. Air conditioner condensate is an allowable discharge
into the storm sewer system.
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 19, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 3333
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Kevin Black, Plant Engineer
Aplix Inc.
12300 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 26241
Subject: Notice of Violation
Tracking Number: NOV-2009-PC-0256
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Aplix Inc.
Stormwater Permit Number COC NCGO50284
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Black:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 24, 2009, by Ms. Aliyah Turner of
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS). This inspection was conducted as part
of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water
Quality. In addition, the inspection was conducted on behalf of the City of Charlotte in
compliance with the City's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II Section H. Thank you for your
assistance and cooperation during the inspection.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the permittee's failure
to implement the subject Stormwater Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-
215.1, as detailed in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Qualitative Monitoring, and
Permit and Outfalls sections of the enclosed 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 April 17, 2009,
addressing the above -noted violations in the enclosed report. In responding to the violations,
please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address.
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: (704) 663-W401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 -One
Internet www.nmaterquality.org Naturally
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Mr_ K. Black, Aplix, Inc.
NOV-2009-PC-0256, Page 2
March I9, 2009
The subject facility will have 90 days from the letterhead date to come into compliance
with the above -noted violations. A follow-up evaluation will be conducted by CMSWS after
June 17, 2009, to ensure compliance with the facility's Stormwater Permit and/or compliance
with the City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however should you have any questions
concerning this report or have any questions regarding your permit, please do not hesitate to
contact Ms. Allocco of this Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosure
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Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County
Craig Miller, City of Charlotte
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG050284 Effective: 06/01/08 Expiration: 05131/13 Owner: Aplix Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Aplix Incorporated
County: Mecklenburg 12300 Steele Creek Rd
Region: Mooresville
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Contact Person: Kevin Black Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification:' Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02124/2009 Entry Time: 09:50 AM Exit Time: 11 A9 AM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Meckenburg County Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection. Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Apparel/Printing/PaperlLealherlRubber Stormwater
Discharge COC
Facility Status: %l Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG050284 Owner - Facility: Aplix Inc
Inspection pate: M2412009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description:
The Aplix Inc. facility manufactures hooks and loops, which are used in hygiene, automotive, athletics, and other
industries. The facility conducts all operation indoors; operations are not exposed to stormwater.
Compliance History:
The permitteelfacility does not have any prior compliance issues with the NC Division of Water Quality or with
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS).
Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
A non-stormwater discharge was noted in the facility stormwater collection system during the inspection. Please see the
Permit and Outfalls section of the report for more information.
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Permit: NGG050284 Owner - Facility: Aplix Inc
Inspection Date: 0212"12009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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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 facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: The permittee's SPPP did not include a General Location (USGS) map and
the permittee could not provide documentation of a facility inspection program. The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has not been fully implemented.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
11000
Comment: The permittee could not provide documentation of qualitative monitoring
activities.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Comment:
Permit and Outfatls
Yes
No
NA
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? n ■ 0 0
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ n 0 n
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n n ■ n
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? n ■ n n
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Permit: NCGO50234 Owner - Facility: Aplix Inc
Inspection pate: 02124120©9 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The permittee did not have a copy of the permit and Certificate of
Coverage on site.
During the inspection, a non-stormwater discharge was observed in a storm drain that
ulti1"ctc!y difl' VhUrgcG fr'4#U-lIf fVVV 41. !I►l dctcrmilncd that the "..'as f-1 CM
the facility's Die Burn Oven.
Any discharge generated from facility processes is considered wastewater and should
be discharged into the sanitary sewer system.
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12300 Steele Creek Road (28273)
APLIXINC. P OTe! 704) 588-1920 - Fax [phone]
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Ms. Marcia Allocco
NCDENR, Water Quality Division
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresvilie, NC 28115
Dear Ms. Allocco,
4/17/2009
APR 2 0 2009
DWO-Su,faceWater Prolicc- on
This letter is a response to the Notice of Violation dated
March 19, 2009; Tracking Number NV-2009-PC-0256. Our
Stormwater Permit Number is COC NCG050284. The following
issues have been addressed and are ready for a follow-up
evaluation.
- The SPPP has a General Location USGS map with the facility
highlighted
- Stormwater inspections at appropriate outfalls have been added
to our current site and building inspections list
- Qualitative monitoring of stormwater discharges will start at an
appropriate time
- The Stormwater Permit has been located and is available.
- The nonstormwater discharge from the die oven (the non -contact
water is used for a water seal vacuum pump, operated 2-3 hours
each week) has been rerouted and is now discharged to our
utility waste water system.
If you have questions please contact me at [phone] or by e-mail
at kbiack(&-aplixinc.com
Best Regards,
USA - CANADA - FRANCE - GERMANY - ITALY - ENGLAND - HONG-KONG

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TODD BROWNING
PREMTEC INCORPORATED
POST OFFICE BOX 399
CHINA GROVE, NC 28023
Dear Perinittee:
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North Carolina Department of EnJironirii n't-ancl.tfaturatlR'eso ces
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Alan W. Klimek;-P.E% Directory
Division o1 Water Quality,
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September4, 2002 $EP 6 2002
IAA i ER QUALUTY SECTION
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Premtec Incorporated
COC Number NCG050290
Rowan County
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 he 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 hup://h2o.enr.state.ne.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 pennit renewal procedures please contact Mike Parker of the Mooresville
Re,lional 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 ©'A
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1- 800-623-7748

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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Wiliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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April 28, 2003 REr VED
Todd Browning f
Premtec Incorporated APR 3 0 M3
Post Office Box 399
China Grove, NC 28023
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal q Premtec Incorporated WATER ER 001 Irf �. ' : j*; k.
COC Number NOG050290
Rowan 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 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
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
ACM
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. NCG050290
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,
Premtec Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Premtec Incorporated
823 Corporate Cir
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Town Creek, a class C stream, in the Yadkin - Pee
Dee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, lll, 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

NIArF Michael F. Easley, Governor
`O2� 17 G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
UJ Y Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
7 Division of Water Quality
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April 28, 2003 IMORESVILLF or-GIONAL OFFICE
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Kevin Black
Aplix Incorporated
P O Box 7505 3 0
Charlotte, NC 28241
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal"
Aplix Incorporated "ALITY,�i
COC Number NCG050284 IBM S�I.�i� ,
Mecklenburg 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:
• Anew Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG050000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitative[ 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
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
ill ; GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO50000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCGO50284
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,
Aplix Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Aplix Incorporated
12300 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Walker Branch, a class C 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

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Wan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 28, 2003
Kevin Black
Aplix Incorporated
P O Box 7505
Charlotte, NC 28241
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Aplix incorporated
COC Number NCG050284
Mecklenburg 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 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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Mooresville Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
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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. NCG050284
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,
Aplix Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Aplix Incorporated
12300 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Walker Branch, a class C 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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KEVIN BLACK
APLIX INCORPORATED
P O BOX 7505
CHARLOTTE, NC 28241
Dear Permittee:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 4, 2002
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal'
Aplix Incorporated
COC Number ncg050284
Mecklenburg County
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 he 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 4
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 he 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 1 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:Nh2o.enr-state.nc.us/su/stormwater.html
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
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NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748

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
September 4, 2002
KEVIN BLACK
APLIX INCORPORATED
P O BOX 7505
CHARLOTTE, NC 28241
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Aplix Incorporated
COC Number ncg050284
Mecklenburg 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 1 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.httnl
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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Mooresville Regional Office ® A
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
June 11, 1999
Mr. Pete Summerlin
Aplix, Inc.
Post Office Box 7505
Charlotte, North Carolina 28241
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Subject: General Permit No. NCGO50000
Aplix, Inc.
COC NCGO50294
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Summerlin:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on September, 22 1998 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
Water Quality. 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 the
Division of Water Quality 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 Aisha Lau at telephone number
919/733-5083 ext. 578.
Sincerely,
QRIGINAL SIGNED BY
OLLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T. Stevens
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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. NCG050284
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,
Aplix, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Aplix, Inc.
12300 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Walker Branch, a class C stream in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with
the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III, IV, V, and VI of
General Permit No. NCGO50000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective June 11, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day June 11, 1999.
OPJGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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