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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
August 18, 2010
Mr. Victor Czar, Director of Public Works
City of Sanford
PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27330
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NCO024147
Stormwater Permit Number NCG110032
Lee County
Dear Mr. Czar:
On June 17, 2010, Vicki Webb of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the City of Sanford Big Buffalo wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) with the assistance of
Mr. Jay Grainger, Superintendent and Mr. Scott Siletzky, Laboratory Supervisor of the facility. Their
help was appreciated as it facilitated the inspection process.
The following observations were made:
NPDES Permit Number NCO024147
1. The City of Sanford is authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at Big
Buffalo WWTP, 5327 iron Furnace Road, Sanford in Lee County. The facility discharges into
the receiving waters designated as Deep River, a class C waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
The permit expires September 30, 2011.
2. The City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP is permitted to discharge at a rate of 6.8 MGD and
consists of mechanical bar screen, grit removal device, two aeration basins, three clarifiers,
tertiary filtration, chlorination and de -chlorination facilities, sludge land application, and standby
power.
3. A review of the plant records indicated that all records are being kept as required. A comparison
of the August 2009 DMR indicated no discrepancies.
4. Flow meters were last calibrated on 09/12/2009.
5. Effluent Pollutant Scan was last done on 03/02/2010.
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Stormwater Permit Number NCG 110032
7. A compliance evaluation inspection was also conducted of the facility's Stormwater permit
NCGI 10032 during the June 17'" visit. The facility contains four Stormwater outfalls. All four of
the facility's stormwater outfalls were observed during the inspection.
S. Facility stormwater records were reviewed during the inspection. The Site plan, the storm water
management plan, and the spill prevention and response plan were presented and appeared
complete. Employee training was last held on 03/09/2009.
9. Qualitative and quantitative inspection records were available for review and appeared complete.
The overall conditions of the City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP are compliant with Division
standards. If you have questions regarding the attached report or any of my findings, please contact me
at: (919) 79I-4200 (or email: vicki.webb(u,ncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
Vicki Webb
Environmental Specialist
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Permit: NCG110032
SOC:
County: Lee
Region: Raleigh
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 07/18/08 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: City Of Sanford
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sanford City - Big Buffalo WWTP
5324 Iron Furnace Rd
Contact Person: Victor I Czar
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Re prose ntative(s):
Related Permits:
Sanford NC 27330
Title: Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone.
Inspection Date: 06/17/2010 Entry Time: 08:00 AM Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Vicki Webb /g!L Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s): "" J
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WWTP > 1 MGD, Stormwater Discharge, COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG110032 Owner - Facility: City Of Sanford
Inspection Date: 06/17/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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Comment: employee training done on 03/19/2009
Qualitative Monitoring
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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December 19, 2007
Mr. Larry Thomas, Director of Public Works
City of Sanford
PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27330
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
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NCO024147
Stormwater Permit Numbef NCG110032
Lee County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
On December 4, 2007, Ms. Vicki Webb of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the City of Sanford Big Buffalo wastewater treatment plant with the assistance of Mr. Jay
Grainger, Superintendent, Mr. Jeff Cummings, Chief Operator, and Mr. Scott Siletzky, Laboratory Supervisor
of the facility. Their help was appreciated as it facilitated the inspection process.
The following observations were made:
1. The City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP is permitted to discharge at a rate of 6.8 MGD and consists of:
mechanical bar screen, grit removal device, two aeration basins, three clarifiers, tertiary filtration,
chlorination and de -chlorination facilities, sludge land application, and standby power. The facility
discharges to the receiving waters designated as the Deep River in the Cape Fear River basin, which is
classified as Class C waters.
2. A review of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) data for the 12-month period from September
2006 through September 2007was performed prior to this inspection. The staff of this facility should be
commended for not having any permit limit or monitoring violations in this time 12-month period.
3. A review of the plant records indicated that all records are being kept as required. A comparison of the
February and June 2007 DMRs indicated no discrepancies.
4. A compliance evaluation inspection was also conducted of the facility's Stormwater permit NCG110032
during the December 041h visit. The facility contains four Stormwater outfalls. All four of the facility's
stormwater outfalls were observed during the inspection.
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Facility stormwater records were reviewed during the inspection. The Site plan, the storm water
management plan, and the spill prevention and response plan were presented and appeared complete.
Qualitative and quantitative inspection records were available for review and appeared complete.
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City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES NCO024147
NCG110032
Lee County
The overall conditions of the City of Sanford Big Buffalo WWTP are compliant with Division standards. If you
have questions regarding the attached report or any of my findings, please contact me at: [phone] (or
email: vicki.webb(a-),ncmail.net).
Sincerely,
Vicki Webb
Environmental Specialist
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Central Files

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG110032 Effective: 05/09/03 Expiration: 04/30/08 Owner: City Of Sanford
SOC. Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sanford City - Big Buffalo WWTP
County: Lee 5324 Iron Furnace Rd
Region: Raleigh
Sanford NC 27330
Contact Person: Jay Grainger Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone.
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12J0412007 Ent �""
Exit Time: 04:58 PM
Primary Inspector: Vicki Webb �`i d-PL� 7-oa7 Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Stormwater
Permit Inspection Type: Municipal WWTP > 1 MGD, Stormwater Discharge, COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG110032 Owner - Facility: City Of Sanford
Inspection Date: 12/04/2007 Inspection Type: Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: NCG110032
Inspection Date: 1210412007
Owner - Facility: City Of Sanford
Inspection Type: Stormwater
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP 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?
# 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 Plan been implemented?
Comment: No spills in the past three years.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment:
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:
Reason for Visit: Routine
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isMichael F. Easley, Governor
December 28, 2005
Larry Thomas
Director of Public Works
City of Sanford
PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
Sanford Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
NPDES Permits NC0024147 and NCGI 1032
Lee County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Forth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
I conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Sanford WWTP on December 16, 2005. Jay Grainger, Scott
Siletzky, and Dale Deaton represented the facility during the inspection. Their aid was greatly appreciated.
The Sanford WWTP consists of mechanical bar screens, a grit removal system, ultrasonic flow meter, aeration basins,
secondary clarifiers, tertiary filters, sludge digesters, chlorination, and dechlorination. The eight drying beds located on
the site are not included in the current permit. According to Mr. Grainger, the beds are still used by the City of Sanford's
collection system to place wastewater that has been pumped from the sewers. I observed a truck spraying liquid on a bed
during the inspection. Since these beds are currently in use, they must be included in the permit during the next renewal
period.
The wastewater NPDES permit expires on September 30, 2006. The .facility must submit an application for permit
renewal one hundred -eighty days prior to the expiration of the current permit. The DWQ NPDES Unit sent the City a
letter in November 2004 that stated the requirements for permit renewal.
The facility uses an ultrasonic flow meter in conjunction with a Parshall flume to measure flow. The meter was last
calibrated on August 18, 2005.
The facility has two aeration basins. Only one was in use at the time of the inspection. Mr. Grainger stated that the
facility switches between basins every two years. The basin not in use contained a significant amount of miilweed and
some vegetation which would need to be removed prior to using the basin.
The facility contains three secondary clarifiers. All were in use at the time of the inspection. Sludge levels of all clarifiers
were less than twenty-five percent of the sidewall depths. A significant amount of filamentous algae was observed in all
three clarifiers that was causing some blocking of the weirs. According to Mr. Grainger, the weirs are cleaned once a
week and the clarifiers are cleaned annually. It is recommended that the cleaning frequencies be increased in order to
keep the clarifiers clear.
The facility discharges the effluent into the Deep River, a Class C water within the Cape Fear river basin. Mr. Grainger
and I walked to the discharge point but we were unable to view the effluent since the discharge pipe was under water at
the time of the inspection.
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Sanford WWTP
NPDES Permits NCO024147 and NCC*32
Records were available for review as required by permit. The June DMR was compared to laboratory and operator bench
data. Three discrepancies were noted. The June 9`h influent and effluent pH numbers were transposed. On June 301h the
effluent COD was listed on the DMR as <10 but records indicated that the COD was actually measured as 26 mg/mL.
Mr. Grainger and Mr. Siletzky were informed of the discrepancies; however, an amended DMR is not requested at this
time.
Analysis is performed by Sanford laboratory personnel, Environment 1, and Meritech (toxicity testing). The sample
refrigerator as well as the fecal coliform and BOD incubators were maintained within the proper temperature ranges.
Calibration solutions for pH were in date at the time of the inspection.
A review of the DMRs from October 2005 through November 2004 was performed prior to the inspection. No limit
violations were noted during this twelve month period. The DWQ has no records of any incidents occurring at the facility
during this period.
A CEI was also conducted of the facility's stormwater permit (NCG1 1032) during the December 16`h visit. The facility
contains four stormwater outfalls. During a visual review, it was noted that all four outfalls contained dirt and/or
vegetation. Each outfall should be maintained to allow the free flow of stormwater. Mr. Grainger stated that the outfalls
would be cleaned out as soon as possible.
Facility stormwater records were reviewed during the inspection. The site plan, the stormwater management plan, and the
spill prevention and response plan were present and complete. According to Mr. Grainger, the plans are reviewed by the
pretreatment coordinator. This annual review should be documented within the records.
Inspection records were available for review and appeared complete. Qualitative inspections have been conducted semi-
annually as required by the permit.
Employee training was last conducted on February 23, 2005 according to the available documentation.
Please review the enclosed inspection checklist. If you have any questions or comments concerning the inspection, I can
be contacted at [phone] or by email at}[e-mail].
Sincerely, 1 k
' enure R. Atkins, Ph.D.
Environmental Chemist
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April 12, 2005
Mr. Larry B. Thomas, Public Works Director
City of Sanford
PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Stormwater Permit No. NCG110032
Lee County
Dear Mr. Thomas,
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division or Water Quality
This writer, of the NC Division of Water Quality, conducted a Stormwater Permit Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the
Big Buffalo WWTP on April 12, 2005. Mr. Jay Grainger (ORC) represented the Plant during the inspection and his
assistance was greatly appreciated.
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Qualitative Monitoring Results and Employee Training records, required as
part of the permit, were reviewed and found complete and up to date. (Except see recommendations below.) All four of
the Plant's stormwater discharge outfalls were viewed during this Inspection. There was no evidence of spills, overflows
or similar incidents.
Recommendations: Update Site Map to include all items required in the permit including drainage structures and
drainage areas for each outfall. Clean up sand and sediment in the gutter adjacent to the final effluent sampling location.
Please tail me at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
Sincerely,
Michael Dare
Environmental Technician
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, O.C. 20400
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compkance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31.98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1U 2 U3 I NCG110-032 11 12 -05 04/1z I17 18 19 Lsj 20
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211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _11 1 1 1 1 1 I_ I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 166
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CA -----------------Reserved--------------------
671 1 69 70 U 71 U 72 U, 73 W 74 751 J I I I I I 180
Section & Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 21A7 05/04/12
03/05/09
Sanford City - Rig Buffalo WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
532.4 iron Furnace Rd
Sanford NC 27330
10:00 AM 05/04/12
06/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Tille/Phone and Fax Number
Jay Grainger, 225 E Weatherspoon St Sanford trC Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Records/Reports E Facility Site Review E Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mike Dare RRO WQ///
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCG110032 I11 121 05/04/12 J17 18 1C1
Section a: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)

eermit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: Site Map should be updated to include all items required by the permit including drainage structures and
drainage areas for each outfall.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SANFORD
P. O. BOX 3729
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone] North Carolina 27331-3729 or 919-775-8231
April 28, 2005
Mr. Michael Dare, Environmental Technician
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1628
RE: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Stormwater Permit No. NCG110032
Lee County
Dear Mr. Dare:
In response to your letter, 1 am enclosing the updated site map that includes all drainage
structures.
If you have any questions regarding the map or need additional information, please call me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Vi or I. Czar, P.E.
City Engineer
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr, Kenneth Shuster, P.E.
Surface Water Protection
N.C. Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Subject: Notice of Violation — Stormwater Compliance
Dear Mr. Schuster:
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LARRY B. THOMAS, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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It would appear that there was a communication problem between the plant superintendent Mr.
Grainger and the inspector Mr. Dare. The training guideline was produced for the inspector at
his request, and no further documents were presented because they were not requested at that
time. The permit, stormwater management plan, spill prevention plan, response plan, and
employee training plan were stored on location in the superintendent's office. The site plan and
the qualitative monitoring files were located in the engineering department at City Hall. The
superintendent informed the inspector that the engineering department was overseeing the
stormwater program and gave the name and number of the City Engineer to the inspector for him
to be able to contact the City Engineer if necessary.
To correct this confusion, we have now located all of the information at both the wastewater
plant and the City Engineer's office for review at any time. The wastewater staff, along with the
engineering department, composed and submitted all referenced material to the State of North
Carolina to obtain approval for our permit. The staff at the wastewater plant strives to stay in
compliance and hopes that this will help clarify any questions you have regarding this issue.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at [phone]. Thank you
for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
ary omas, P.E.
Public Works Director

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
March 7, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Larry B. Thomas, Public Works Director
City of Sanford
PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
NPDES Stormwater Permit No. NCG110032
Lee County
Dear Mr. Thomas,
Mr. Michael Dare, of the NC Division of Water Quality, conducted a Stormwater Permit Compliance Evaluation Inspection
of the Big Buffalo WWTP on February 17, 2005. Mr. Jay Grainger (ORC) represented the WWTP during the inspection.
The assistance of Mr. Grainger was greatly appreciated.
This letter serves as NOTICE OF VIOLATION of the subject Stormwater Permit. At the time of this inspection, the only
stormwater permit related material produced by Mr. Grainger was a "Stormwater Pollution Training" outline. Please note
the requirements of the permit, which include a site plan, stormwater management plan, spill prevention and response
plan, annual employee training and qualitative monitoring. There are additional requirements if new motor oil is used in
excess of 55 gallons a month. This is a very brief overview of the permit requirements. Please see the attached permit
copy for details. Please inform this Office within 30 days of receipt of this letter as to the planned schedule to develop and
implement the requirements of this permit.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
Sincerely,
4e
Kenneth Schuster, P.E.
Regional Surface Water Protection Supervisor
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Lee County Health Dept.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG110000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
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, this permit
is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter permittees, which are covered by this permit
as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage by the Environmental Management
Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or
separate storm sewer systems conveying stormwater to surface waters in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this general permit is applicable to all owners or operators of stormwater point
source discharges associated with activities classified as Treatment Works treating domestic
sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater treatment device or system, used in the
storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sewage, with a design
flow of 1.0 million gallons per day or more, or facilities which are required to have an approved
pretreatment program under Title 40 CFR Part 403, including lands dedicated to the disposal of
sewage sludge that is located within the confines of the facility.
The General Permit shall become effective on May 1, 2003.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on April 30, 2008.
Signed this day April 15, 2003.
Pik
Division of Wat& Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCGI10000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: General Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
Section C: Permit Renewal
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Section C: On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
PART M STANDARD CONDITIONS
Section A: Compliance
and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
r. 8.
_Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General Conditions
1.
General Permit Expiration
2.
Transfers
3.
When an Individual Permit May be Required
4.
When an Individual Permit May be Requested
5.
Signatory Requirements
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6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
5.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
6.
Representative Outfall
7.
Records Retention
S.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting
Requirements
1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
5.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Bypass
S.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9.
Other Noncompliance
10.-Other
Information -
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VI DEFINITIONS
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Permit No. NCG 110000
PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE
All persons desiring to be covered by this General Permit must register with the Division of
Water Quality by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and applicable fees. The NOI shall be
submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any discharge of stormwater associated
with industrial activity that has a point source discharge to the surface waters of the state.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make
application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 15A
NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual
permit should be made at least 180 days prior to commencement of discharge.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES
permit until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any person conducting an
activity covered by an individual permit but which could be covered by this General Permit may
request that the individual permit be revoked and coverage under this General Permit be
provided.
Facilities submitting NOIs for coverage under this permit, prior to establishment or approval of a
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for a priority pollutant(s) for stormwater discharges (i.e.
wet weather flows), may be covered under this permit during its term. For such facilities
continued coverage under the reissuance of this permit is subject to the facility demonstrating
that it does not have a reasonable potential to violate applicable water quality standards for such
pollutants due to the stormwater discharge(s). For facilities that do have a reasonable potential
for violation of applicable water quality standards due to the stormwater discharge(s) the facility
shall apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration of this general permit. Once
the individual permit is issued and becomes effective the facility will no longer have coverage
under the general permit. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found
at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_TMDLs.htm.
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this permit.
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or separate storm sewer system which has
been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this General
Permit. All discharges shall be in accordance with the conditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
Water Quality Standards.
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This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
SECTION C: PERMIT RENEWAL
Dischargers covered by general permits need not submit new Notices of Intent or renewal
requests unless so directed by the Division. If the Division chooses not to renew a general
permit, all facilities covered under that general permit shall be notified to submit applications for
individual permits or notified to take other appropriate actions at the discretion of the Director.
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PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The Permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this general permit. The Plan shall include, at a minimum,
the following items:
1. Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expected to contribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall contain the following:
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted
equivalent map), showing the facility's location in relation to transportation
routes and surface waters, the name of the receiving water(s) to which the
stormwater outfall(s) discharges, or if the discharge is to a municipal separate
storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving
waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the point(s) of discharge.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practices.
(c) A site map drawn to scale with the distance legend indicating location of
industrial activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas
and loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each
outfall and activities occurring in the drainage area, building locations, existing
BMPs and impervious surfaces, and the percentage of each drainage area that is
impervious. For each outfall, a narrative description of the potential pollutants
which could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the 3 previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill
... _.�. _ _.. _ . �-------�•--impacts. _�_�. -- --..�� ....- _ .�.,..._�.,,.._.a.,,v._... _ _ _ . _ . __.,�
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The ceriificatioii statement will be signed in
accordance with the requirements found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section
B, Paragraph 5.
2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
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(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the -technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure
of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is
not practical, the stormwater management plan shall document the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away from areas of potential contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Schedule. A schedule to provide secondary containment
for bulk storage of liquid materials, storage of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority
chemicals, or storage of hazardous substances to prevent leaks and spills from
contaminating stormwater runoff. If the secondary containment devices are
connected directly to stormwater conveyance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices [which shall be
secured with a locking mechanism] and any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall
staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated
stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area. Records
documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a
period of five years.
(c) BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to be considered such as, but not limited to, oil and grease
separation, debris control, vegetative filter strips, infiltration and stormwater
detention or retention, where necessary. The need for structural BMPs shall be
based on the assessment of potential of sources to contribute significant quantities
of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through monitoring of
stormwater discharges.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the
SPRP shall be identified. A responsible person shall be on -site at all times during facility
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or
._exposure-ofmaterials•associated-with-the•facility-operationsr-The-SPRP must°be site-wT -
stormwater specific. Therefoie, a SPCC plan -may be a component of the SPRP, but may
not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common
elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance program shall be developed. The program shall document schedules of
inspections and maintenance activities of stormwater control systems, plant equipment
and systems. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of
these areas shall be incorporated into the program.
5. Employee Training. Training schedules shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and
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preventative maintenance activities for all personnel involved in any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in
design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
The Director may notify the permittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part in, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
8. Facility Inspection Program. Facilities are required to inspect all stormwater systems on
at least a semiannual schedule, once in the fall (September -November) and once during
the spring (April - June). The inspection and any subsequent maintenance activities
performed shall be documented, recording date and time of inspection, individual(s)
making the inspection and a narrative description of the facility's stormwater control
systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these inspections shall be
incorporated into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. .
Stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring as required in Part II of this permit shall
Pe performed in addition to facility inspections.
9. Implementation. The permittee shall document all monitoring, measurements,
inspections and maintenance activities and training provided to employees, including the
log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the
industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall
be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his
=authorized•rcpresentative•immediately-upon -request:=_--� -- -� • - � 4 -_-
SECTION B: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 1. Qualitative
monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests
are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls does not need to be performed during
a representative storm event.
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Qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April - June) and
once in the fall (September - November). -
Table 1. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Charactensticss
rr ON m f .J i. `ti
L. f. 5 �i+
3 1',t L� S- �.E 7-1 'j .f
1Frequeu
R i '+6�L �.. �.i 4':x ! a l i
if iW 1S kY .'. W .�
Momtoringa
t17'
Color
Senn -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Clarity
Semi -Annual
SDO
Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
.Floating
Sus ended Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
Semi -Annual
SDO
Footnotes:
1 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION C: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than
55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical monitoring as specified in Table 2. This monitoring shall be performed at all outfalls
which discharge stormwater runoff from the vehicle maintenance areas.
For each parameter, the arithmetic mean of all analytical sampling results collected during the
coverage of the permit shall be calculated for each individual outfall. The computed arithmetic
mean is then compared to the cut-off concentrations listed in Table 3. If the arithmetic mean is
less than the specified cut-off concentration for a parameter other than pH or within the specified
range for pH only, then the facility is not required to continue annual analytical monitoring for
that parameter (at that outfall) during the remaining coverage of the permit unless a significant
change,in facility. operations or. configuration occurs:=If=a'cut-off concentration results in
discontinued analytical monitoring at an individual discharge outfall, the permittee is required to
maintain facility operations that ensure the continuation of stormwater runoff quality.
The uermittee must perform analvtical samnlintr during the first vear that the facilitv becomes
subiect to this Section C and last vear of permit coverage regardless of cut-off concentration
conditions. Analytical results from sampling during the final year of permit coverage must be
submitted with the permit renewal application. All analytical monitoring shall be performed
during a representative storm event.
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Table 2. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
4i "Cd':.:tx:M tl f'ri." it[ cs '7fc di
Dascharge"Characieristics�
q Z"A 'a �t Fv'7h�
rUnits
F3`,7y^'.x iS%VAaRs�6 7
Measurement�Sample.
uen� -Tr.
;�v. a-•442i', y _
su f�if :� t xr fi? `^
4 i '.G 1r "7
rSample''
w :.evf?.vnrc w`e
H
standard
annually
Grab
SDO
Oil and Grease
m l
annually
Grab
SDO
Total Sus ended Solids
Mg/1
annually_Grab
SDO
New Motor Oil Usagegallons/month
annually
Estimate
SDO
Total Rainfa114
inches
annually-
-
Event Duration4
minutes
annually-
-
Total Flow4
MG
annually
-
SDO
Footnotes:
1. Measurement Frequency: Once per year during a representative storm event. A year is defined as the 12 month
period beginning on the month and day of issuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur, unless representative outfall status
has been granted.
4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation, storm duration, and total flow must be
monitored. Total flow shall be either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area
draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c)
estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
Table 3. Cut-off Concentrations for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Activities
Dischar a Charact ristacs :. wtF .'x �
�_ iv�t `��1Y1%� Piilh"-' CkT^1
,Cut'RO Concentration
Ht
within ran a 6.0 - 9.0
Oil and Grease
30 m
Total Suspended Solids . �....-_...�..�._.._�. y ....
100 MgA
Footnotes:
1 pH cannot be averaged due to the nature of the logarithmic pH scale. The most recent pH sample result shall be used
for cut-off concentration purposes.
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL
PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Existing Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and
implemented within 12 months of the effective date of the initial certificate of coverage
issued pursuant to this general permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis.
Secondary containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit,
shall be accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the initial certificate of
coverage.
Proposed Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and
implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial
activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as
specified in Part H, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit shall be accomplished prior
to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.
2. Duty to Comply.
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations
that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even
_. r-,if the,permit,has.not-yet,been.modified.to.incorporate,the.requirement.�_----T�� T
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,
318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a
permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program
approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to
exceed $27,500 per day for each violation. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who
negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction
for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000
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per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. Any person who
knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,
or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall
be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment
of not more than 6 years, or both. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of
such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he
thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon
conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15
years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not
more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA,
shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not
more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions.
(c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: NC General Statutes 143-215.6A].
(d) Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to'exceed $11,000 per violation, with the
maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $27,500. Penalties for Class II
violations are not to exceed $I 1,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues,
with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $137,500.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Y Except as provided in Section C of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control '
facilities, nothing in this general permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-
215.3,143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish
kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal
action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which
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the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
6. Property Ri tgf►ts
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or
personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or
local laws or regulations.
7. Severability
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general
permit, or the application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is
held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this general permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this
general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee shall
also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this
general permit.
9. Penalties for Tamperin
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
general permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
10. T Penalties for Falsification of Re orts
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of
compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,
or by both.
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SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
General Permit Ex iration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal
at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS § 143-2153.6 and 33 USC
1251 et. seq.
2. Transfers
The certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit is not transferable to
any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage to change the
name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean
Water Act. Permittee is required to notify the Division in the event the permitted facility
is sold or closed.
3. When an Individual Permit May be Required
The Director'may require any ownerloperator authorized to discharge under a certificate
of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for.and obtain an individual
permit or coverage under an alternative general permit. Any interested person may
petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual
permit may be required include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or
characteristics of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a
general permit;
c. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this generaf_pe t; „_
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices
for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
e. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general
permit;
A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such
point sources is approved after the issuance of this general permit.
g. The Director determines at his own discretion that an individual permit is
required.
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4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested
Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the
coverage of this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an individual
permit is issued to an ownerloperator the applicability of this general permit is
automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit.
5. SignatoEy Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and
certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as
follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of
this, Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a
principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the .-�.c:;r
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities �;inpsoyin rr
more than 250 persons or. having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority ,,-,
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accc-xe
with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the
proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a
principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the
Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
Y�(1) z The authorization is made in writing by a person+ described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity,
such as the position.of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or
position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the
company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
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C. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating
the general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40,
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.1 et. al.
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated
for cause. The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and
reissuance, or termination does not stay any general permit condition. The certificate of
coverage shall expire when the general permit.is terminated.
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
The certificate of coverage issued in accordance with this general permit may be
modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Y. 1. ry __ Prover Operation and Maintenance,
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit. Proper
operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate
quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or
auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the
operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the general permit.
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2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with
the condition of this general permit.
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee
for bypass unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage; and
b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
control facilities, retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime or dry weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods
of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
C. The permittee submitted notices as required under Section E of this permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director
may approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Representative Samplipg
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of
the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be
performed during a representative storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time
that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be taken before the discharge
joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring
points 4 specifien thrs rrtut_shall not be changed without,notification,to anda.z�..„
approval of the Director.
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2. Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected
pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
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b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The.results of such analyses.
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures
must produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
5. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater
discharges that are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for
representative outfall status. If it is established that the stormwater discharges are
substantially identical and the permittee is granted representative outfall status, then
sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
b. Records Retention
Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with
the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results shall
also be maintained on -site. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports required
by this general permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the
Director at any time.
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7. Infection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is
located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this
general permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this general permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this
general permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring general
permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any
substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Monitoring Reports
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the
Division on Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals
shall be received by the Division no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives
the sampling results from the laboratory.
Documentation of the qualitative monitoring associated with the initial analytical
monitoring event shall be included with the required analytical monitoring submittal for
the first_ year of the permit coverage,.,,_,,
Analytical results from sampling during the final year of the permit coverage shall be
submitted with the permit renewal application.
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2. Submittina Reports
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Availabili of Report
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality As
required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non-
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required
under the non-stormwater discharge permit and provide this information'with the
stormwater discharge monitoring report.
5. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
at the permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically
listed in the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part
122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncom liance
Theye shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
at the permitted facility which may resuh in noncompliance wi-tt the general—1 rm t--;--'---'--- ----
requirements.
7. ByRas
Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of
becoming aware of an unanticipated bypass.
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8. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral'report has
been received within 24 hours.
9. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour
reporting at the time monitoring reports are submitted.
10. Other .Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice
of Intent to be covered under this general permit or in any report to the Director, it shall
promptly submit such facts or information.
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PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
This general permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b)
(2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and 307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water
quality standard so issued or approved:
a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation
in the general permit; or
b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the general permit.
The general permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other
requirements in the Act then applicable.
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering; and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days.
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the Certificate of
Coverage.
PART VI DEFINITIONS
I. Act
See -Clean Water Act.
2.-•------Arithmetic-Mean
The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values
divided by the number of individual values.
3. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Nan-stormwater discharges which shall be
allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
(a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
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(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate
without added chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water,
waterline and fire hydrant fleshings, water from footing drains, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands.
(c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training.
4. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPs may take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure.
S. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating
mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a
single above ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or
with multiple above ground storage containers located in close proximity to each other
having a total combined storage capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
7. Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies the general
permit upon issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin,
effective date of coverage under the permit and is signed by the Director.
8. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
9. -Division or DWQ��
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources.
10. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
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11. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
12. Grab Sample
An individual samples collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly
analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of
discharge.
13. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act.
14. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and
which is not a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a
hazardous waste long-term storage facility or a surface storage facility.
15. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government
such as a city or town. '
16, Notice of Intent
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the
facility's notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit.
17. Overburden
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral
deposit, excluding topsoil or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not
disturbed by mining operations.
_... M_. 18. Pernvttee
The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this general permit.
19. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
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20. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72
hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm
event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2
hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then stops, a sample may be collected if a
rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
21. Representative Outfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is
representative of the discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative
outfall status. Representative outfall status allows the permittee to perform analytical
monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
22. Rinse Water Discharge
The discharge of rinse water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial
activity. Rinse waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process
wastewaters and do not include washwaters utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning
agent.
23.- Secondary_ Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment
structure plus sufficient freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
24. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III,
Section 313 reporting requirements; and
C. That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table II (organic
priority pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or
Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the
CWA at 40 CFR 116.4; or
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Permit No. NCG110000
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality
criteria.
25. Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which
causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property
damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.
26. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents,
and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in
food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of
CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title
III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that
have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
27. Significant Svills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of
reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and
CFR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
28. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
29. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying
stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material
storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial
activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not
include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
..�.�._�.._.n30. � Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan --.s.,_�,�.�..�.._..�._�.�R�.,_.._......�,�.,....�.._..�.a .._�._.,..
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce
stormwater pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
31. Ten Year Design Storm
The maximum 24 hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the
average once in ten years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North
Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.
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32. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs.
Total flow shall be either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount
of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total
amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals
during the rainfall event.
33. Total Maximum Daily Load TMDL
TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all
seasons, for a specific waterbody and pollutant. (A list of approved TMDLs for the state
of North Carolina can be found at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usltmdl/General_TMDLs.htm)
34. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
35. Upset
Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment
or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
36. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning
operations, or airport deicing operations.
37. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported
by, water,,air,,gravity,,or ice from its site ..of,origin, which can be seen ,_with.the:unaided w-•
eye.
38. 25-year, 24 hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the
average, once in 25 years.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C.2046o
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31.98
Section A: National Data System Coding i.e., PC5
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fat Type
1 1,, 2 u 31 NCG110032 1 11 121 05/02/17 1 17 18 LJ 19 20 Lj
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Remarks
2111111111 111111111111111111111111 1111111111,1111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA671
1 69 70 U 71 U 72 LJ 73 W 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 05/02/17
03/05/09
Sanford City - Big Buffalo WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
5324 Iron Furnace Rd
Sanford NC 27330
12:00 PM 05/02/17
08/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaVTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Jay Grainger,225 E Weatherepoon St Sanford NC Contacted
T40
27331//919-775-8305/9197765037
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection Check only those areas evaluated)
Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mike Dare RRO WQ///
2 - 1 7-
Signature of Management fkA Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
2� qtq 571 `-�70�) 3 16
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type
NCG110032 111 12I 05/02/17 117 18 l„l
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
August 5, 2003
Memo To: NCG110032 File
From: Aisha Lau
NCDENR
Subject: Site visit to determine whether or not Sanford's Wastewater Treatment
Plant had a point source discharge
On Wednesday, July 30, 2003 myself and Ken Pickle from the Central Office and Mr.
Myrl Niseiy from the Raleigh Regional Office met Ms. Mae Loftin of the Big Buffalo
Wastewater Treatment Plant to determine whether or not stormwater left the site as a
point source discharge.
An examination of the facility determined that there were three separate outfalls, two of
which were point source discharges. The primary outfall that they will need to monitor
was at the North side of the plant, just north of the effluent filters. The other point source
was on the northwestern side of the plant and discharged into the railroad ditch. This
outfall won't need to be monitored for since it is not very accessible and discharges into
the railroad's right of way. The third outfall sheet flowed off of the southeastern side of
the plant, near the aeration basins, so there won't be any monitoring from there either.

Mr. Leonard O. Barefoot, City Manager
City of Sanford
225 E. Weatherspoon Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Dear Mr. Barefoot:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 9, 2003 tv
7 n i
Subject: General Permit No. NC6110000
Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant
COC NCG 110032
Lee County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 25, 2003, 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 G, 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 Mack Wiggins at telephone number 919/733-
5083 ext. 542.
Sincerely,
,,, ,injt,;0risinaI Signed By
'- I PY,a; I ;iWILLIAM C. MILLS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
CC: Raleigh Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
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Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG110000
CERTIFICA'CE OF COVERAGE No. NCG110032
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,
City of Sanford
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Big Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant
5324 Iron Furnace Road
Sanford
Lee County
to receiving waters designated as Deep River, a class C water in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11. I11,
IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCGI 10000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 9, 2003
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 9, 2003
I.:, Original Signed By
��'�� •,; ,.rls- WILLIAM C. MILLS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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device or system, used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or
domestic sewage, with a design flow of 1.0 million gallons per day or more, or required to have an
approved pretreatment program under Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 403,
including lands dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge that is located within the confines of
the facility.
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1) Mailing address of ownerloperator:
Name --_CITY OF SANQ,_ATjZNTIOT!I ENFINEFBI-___—_-
Street Address 225 E . WEATHERSPOON STREET
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Telephone No. _ 919 —775-8010 — —_ _ Fax: _912__—Z_7_4_=$119_...
Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name BIG BUFFALO', -WASTEWATER_ TREATMENT_ PLANT
Facility Contact JAY GRAhNGER
Street Address 5324 IRON FURNACE ROAD
City SANFORD — State_ NC— ZIP Code County LEE
_ LEE
Telephone No. 919 775-8305 - — Fax_ —ZZf7,AQ31--------- —�
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). US 15-501 north from US1 -0_2j rgjles,—
left on SR1448 (Beechtree Drive) 0.35 miles._ri�ht on SR1401OQ>:eQa�) ,
(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this apptication)
2.25 miles, right on SR1463 (IrQR F rpaC Road), facility on left.
4) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which o the F Ilowfng :
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
}U Existing
5) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the. primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 4 9 5_ 2
k FEB 2 S ZU03
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NCG110000 N.O.I.
6)
Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at
this facility: Municipal wastewater treatment_ fac_ilitv_which _produces biosolids
which are land -applied and treated wastewater_effluent _which _is discharged
Co the Dee River ox used for irri ation_at the munici all -owned_ olf course.
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7)
Discharge points ! Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property? -__ 4 _
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end up in? DEEP RIVER
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
8)
Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
❑ No REUSE - WQ0020248
ZZYes DISCHARGE - NCO024147
LAND APP . - WQ000
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current ry D S permits for this facility:
9)
Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
jj No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:--
10) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
Zx No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe: -"_
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11) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
rUj No
❑ Yes
-- If yes, when was it implemented?
12) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
U No ❑ Yes
13) Hazardous Waste:
-- a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposai Facility?
KXNo ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
KNO ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
KXNo ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
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10000 N.O.I.
Type(s) of waste: _ __
How is material stored:
Where is material stored: _
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor:___
Vendor address:
tification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (€) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report,
plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: LEONARD 0. BAREFOOT _
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Title: nn j CITY MANAGER
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(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $80.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $80 made payable to NCDENR
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
_w ❑ Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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The City of Sanford
built, the Big Buffalo
Wastewater Treatment
Plant 141 1973 with an
effluent capacity of five
mi,lhorr gallons per day.
The plant serves all of the
City of Saaaford and
provides treatm.eiit for the
Portion's of Lee County
scruiced by city seiner:
Combined growth irt.
Sanford and Lee County,
along with more stringent
treatment regulations,
required a plant expansion
and upgrade in the late
1980s. In 1988 citizens
approved a $21 million
bond referendum for such
im:provemelits.
The City spent
approximately S14
millionfrom the bond to
upgrade and expand the
wastewater treatment
plant and make additional
improvements to the
Collection systei'n,
The upgraded plant
provides a capacity of
6.8 million gallons
per day and ivill
accommodate the
growth, in. Sanford
and Lee County over
the next 20 years.
The City of'Sanford
rnain-tains more th-arz
170 miles of seiverli:n.es
and several lift stations.
The collection system
brings wasteivater
from the San ford area
to the Big Buffalo
Wastewater Plant.
The plant upgrade brought
many benefits to the Lee
County area including more
capacity for local industries
and better water quality in
the Deep River.

Theoperah,011
building at the plaid
hollses lll'o offices, a
laboralont, a control
rooln, two shop.5 and a
con f ,r'en.ce 1classroom
The control r'oorn
moll for'S all a('trl!it1' in
thc plant and alerts
operators to (1111V plant
elller'tiertci(',5. l.Ci1)oTCitoi:1,
per:4onncl monitor the
of f uerll dclllv 1)�, testing
uppr'o,aim(itel.v 20 waste-
uvater perimeters.
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Ill addition to monitoring
treatment Plant
perforinance, technicians
observe wa.steivater
discharge at all local
�- industries inorder to
monitor compliance uvith.
pretreatment require-
ments. The Big Buffalo
Wasteivater Plant is a
Grade IV plant, and a
{ certified operator is on,
duty 24 hours a day,
seven (lays a week.

astewater enters the plant
through the Big Buffalo Creek interceptor.
A screen catches large debris from the
wastewater, and sand and grit are removed
before the wastewater reaches the influent
pumps. Influent pumps have the capacity
for peak wastewater flows at more than 27
million gallons per day.
After the wastewater passes through the
influent pumps, it moves to the aeration
basins where it mixes with recycled solids to
form mixed liquor. The aeration basins add
oxygen to the mixed liquor to help
bacteria and other organisms breakdown.
the organic matter. The aeration basin
discharges mixed liquor to the clarifiers,
solids in the mixed liquor settle to the
bottom, and the clarified effluent travels to
the filters. The solids thenreturn to the
aeration basin.
Filters downstream of the clarifiers remove
much of the remaining organic matter and
solids. Effluent from, the filters is
disinfected, transferred through an outfall
pipe, and discharged to the Deep River.
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