HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0002071_Permit (Issuance)_20190408DocuSign Envelope ID: Al 3B7F71-3A47-4857-9085-8D908FC1 1 F08
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN r '
Secretary �*s
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director NORTH CAROLINA
Errvor'onfherrrO Qualay
Don Cross, Owner 4/8/2019
Pamlico Packing Company, Inc.
P.O Box 336
Grantsboro, North Carolina 28529
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0002071
Pamlico Packing Company
28 North First Street, Vandemere
Pamlico County
Dear Mr. Cross:
The Division of Water Resources (the Division or DWR) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the
subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
Changes for Renewal. The Division understands that you have made no significant changes in your
wastewater treatment processes. Therefore, for renewal we have made only minimal changes to your
permit by updating your facility description and site map. We have also considered permit limits based on
your previously stated production estimates, in accord with federal regulations 40CFR applicable to each
subcategory [see permit Sections A. (1.) through A. (5)].
Limits and Reporting. The Division further understands that your production is intermittent based on
seafood availability. Please be advised that renewal requires you to continue to submit monthly Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) indicating "no discharge" for those months of non -production. Failure to
submit a monthly DMR may result in assessment of civil penalties.
Division records show that you have successfully registered with the eDMR Program. Please be reminded
that until the state's eDMR application is approved compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic
Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), all permittees must continue to submit hardcopy of DMRs as backup
to eDMR reporting [see permit section A. (8)].
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within thirty
(30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a
demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 -- 919.707.9000
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Don Gross, Owner
Pamlico Packing, Inc.
Permit Renewal, Issuance
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This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Resources. The Division may
modify, revoke and/or re -issue this permit. Please note that this permit does not affect your legal
obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Resources, the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local governments.
If you have questions, or if we can further assist you, please contact Joe R. Corporon PG at
[ioe.corporon@ncdenr.gov] or call his direct line (919) 707-3617.
Respectfully,
( DocuSiiggned by:
Lin a3 p a eE9pp er, Director
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC00002071 (renewal issuance final)
hc: Central Files
NPDES Program Files
ec: DWR/WaRO, Robert Tankard
OCU Maureen Kinney
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
uv 1
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NZDES)
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,
Pamlico Packing Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Pamlico Packing Company, Inc.
28 North First Street, Vandemere
Pamlico County
to receiving waters designated as the Bay River within the Neuse River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2023.
Signed this day 4/8/2019 DocuSCi/gned by:
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8328B44CE9EB4A1...
Linda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions described herein.
Pamlico Packing Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue operating treatment facilities for fish -packing wash -down wastewater (Outfall 001); fish -
processing wastewater (Outfall 002); shrimp -processing wastewater (Outfall 003); crab -processing
wastewater (Outfall 004), and boiler blowdown (Outfall 005), from facilities located at the Pamlico
Packing Company, Inc., 28 North First Street, Vandemere, Pamlico County and,
2. discharge from said packing and processing works via respectively designated outfalls, as located on
the attached map, into the Bay River [Stream Segment 27-150-(1)], a waterbody currently classified
SC, Sw; NSW within Subbasin 03-04-13 of the Neuse River Basin.
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WIND"
Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge fish packaging wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited, monitored, and reported' by the Permittee as specified below [to be amended as need
before start-up]:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
[PARAMETER CODES]
LIMITS AND MONITORING' REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
Monthly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
C0530
30.0 mg/L
60.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Settable Solids
00545
5.0 mL/L
10.0 mL/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
00300
Not < 5.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
pH [standard Units]
Not < 6.8 or > 8.5
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
00010
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fnntnnte
1. Beginning on the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. [See Special
Condition A. (8.) for eDMR submittal requirements.]
C onditions-
• Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam.
• For clean-up procedures see Best Management Practices (BMPs), Special Condition A. (6.)
• For use of biocides, see Special Condition A. (7).
• For potential TMDL implementation, see Special Condition A. (9).
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge fish -processing wastewater from Outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited,
monitored, and reported' by the Permittee as specified below [to be amended as need before start-up]:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
[PARAMETER CODES]
LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
Monthly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
(TSS)
QD530
2.0 lbs/day
64.8 lbs/day
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Settable Solids
00545
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Oil and Grease
00556
0.55 lbs/day
18 lbs/day
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
50060
28 µg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature 3
00010
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
pH [standard units]
00400
Not < 6.8 or > 8.5
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
00300
Not < 5.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2-N + NO3-N + TKN)
C0600
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
C0665
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Beginning no the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. [See Special Condition
A. (8.) for eDMR submittal requirements.]
2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) - the Permittee shall monitor for chlorine only if chlorine is used to disinfect. The
Division shall consider compliant all TRC values reported below 50µg/L, however the Permittee shall continue to
submit all test results reported by North Carolina -Certified test method (including field certified) even if these results
are below 50µg/L.
3. Effluent temperature shall not increase receiving stream temperature more than 0.8°C (1.44°F) during June through
August, and not more than 2.2°C (3.96°F) during September through May. In no case shall effluent temperature
cause receiving stream temperature to exceed 32°C (89.60F).
Cnnditinns-
• Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam.
• For clean-up procedures see Best Management Practices (BMPs), Special Condition A. (6.)
• For use of biocides, see Special Condition A. (7).
• For potential TMDL implementation, see Special Condition A. (9).
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge shrimp -processing wastewater from Outfall 003. Such discharges shall be
limited, monitored, and reported' by the Permittee as specified below [to be amended as need before
start-up] :
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
[PARAMETER CODES]
LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
Monthly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
(TSS)
QD530
49.4 lbs/day
1,100
lbs/day
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Settable Solids
00545
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Oil and Grease
50060
15.6 lbs/day
316 lbs/day
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
50060
28 µg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature 3
00010
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
pH [standard units]
00400
Not < 6.8 or > 8.5
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
00300
Not < 5.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2-N + NO3-N + TKN)
C0600
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
C0665
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Beginning no the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. [See Special Condition
A. (8.) for eDMR submittal requirements.]
2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) - the Permittee shall monitor for chlorine only if chlorine is used to disinfect. The
Division shall consider compliant all TRC values reported below 50µg/L, however the Permittee shall continue to
submit all test results reported by North Carolina -Certified test method (including field certified) even if these results
are below 50µg/L.
3. Effluent temperature shall not increase receiving stream temperature more than 0.8°C (1.44°F) during June through
August, and not more than 2.2°C (3.96°F) during September through May. In no case shall effluent temperature cause
receiving stream temperature to exceed 320C (890F).
Conditions:
• Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam.
• For clean-up procedures see Best Management Practices (BMPs), Special Condition A. (6.)
• For use of biocides, see Special Condition A. (7).
• For potential TMDL implementation, see Special Condition A. (9).
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
A. (4.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.]
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge crab -processing wastewater from Outfall 004. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored, and
reported' by the Permittee as specified below [to be amended as need before start-up]:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
[PARAMETER CODES]
LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
Monthly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
QD530
1.68 lbs/day
17.6
lbs/day
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Settable Solids
00545
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Oil and Grease
00556
0.48 lbs/day
4.8 lbs/day
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
50060
28 µg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature 3
00010
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
pH [standard units]
00400
Not < 6.8 or > 8.5
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
00300
Not < 5.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2-N + NO3-N + TKN)
C0600
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
C0665
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Beginning no the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. [See Special Condition
A. (8.) for eDMR submittal requirements.]
2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) - the Permittee shall monitor for chlorine only if chlorine is used to disinfect. The
Division shall consider compliant all TRC values reported below 50µg/L, however the Permittee shall continue to
submit all test results reported by North Carolina -Certified test method (including field certified) even if these results
are below 50µg/L.
3. Effluent temperature shall not increase receiving stream temperature more than 0.8°C (1.44°F) during June through
August, and not more than 2.2°C (3.96°F) during September through May. In no case shall effluent temperature cause
receiving stream temperature to exceed 320C (89.6°F).
Conditions:
• Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam.
• For clean-up procedures see Best Management Practices (BMPs), Special Condition A. (6.)
• For use of biocides, see Special Condition A. (7).
• For potential TMDL implementation, see Special Condition A. (9).
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
A. (5.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 0213.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through the expiration date,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge boiler blowdown wastewater from Outfall 005. Such
discharges shall be limited, monitored, and reported' by the Permittee as specified below [to be amended
as need before start-up]:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
[PARAMETER CODES]
LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
50050
Monthly
Estimate
Effluent
Oil and Grease
00556
15 mg/L
20 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
pH [standard units]
00400
Not <6.8 or >8.5
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
00010
Monthly
Grab
E, U, D
Footnotes:
1. Beginning no the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically
using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. [See Special Condition
A. (8.) for eDMR submittal requirements.]
2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) - the Permittee shall monitor for chlorine only if chlorine is used to disinfect. The
Division shall consider compliant all TRC values reported below 50µg/L, however the Permittee shall continue to
submit all test results reported by North Carolina -Certified test method (including field certified) even if these results
are below 50µg/L.
3. Effluent temperature shall not increase receiving stream temperature more than 0.8°C (1.44°F) during June through
August, and not more than 2.2°C (3.96°F) during September through May. In no case shall effluent temperature cause
receiving stream temperature to exceed 32°C (890F).
Crenditions-
• Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam.
• For clean-up procedures see Best Management Practices (BMPs), Special Condition A. (6.)
• For use of biocides, see Special Condition A. (7).
• For potential TMDL implementation, see Special Condition A. (9).
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
A. (6.) OPERATING CONDITIONS - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)
[G. S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
(a) BMP Requirements:
(1) The Permittee shall discharge no fish parts or floating solids. Discharge shall contain no
foam visible in other than trace amounts.
(2) Permittee shall direct employees and provide resources to implement, at a minimum, such
practices that wastewater volume and wastewater constituents are reduced, as follows:
• Dry cleanup to be performed prior to washdown of the facility;
• Personnel shall be instructed to stop water flow through idle
equipment;
• All process and washdown equipment shall be fitted with high
pressure/low volume nozzles;
• All on -demand water delivery hoses shall be fitted with automatic
shut-off nozzles.
(b) Dry Clean-up Requirements:
(1) All batter drippings shall be collected in pans under the breading tables;
(2) Spilled batter shall be squeegeed off the floor prior to wet cleanup;
(3) Permittee shall not allow batter residuals to be discharged to surface waters; all left over
batter and solids shall be collected in a container and disposed properly;
(4) Where practical, trays shall be placed under machines and conveyor belts to collect
particles of breading or other food products;
(5) Employees shall be instructed to remove, by hand or other method, leftover breading
from sifters and other machines prior to these solids entering the drainage system;
(6) Flooring shall be brushed with a stiff broom prior to wet cleanup.
A. (7.) USE OF BIOCIDES
[G. S. 143-215,143-215.1 ]
The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division prior to using any biocide or anti-scalant that
may be toxic to aquatic life. The Permittee shall notify the Director in writing no later than 90 days prior
to using any biocide not already approved for this facility. The Permittee shall provide such notification
by completing a Biocide Worksheet, Form 101 to include a map indicating the receiving stream and the
effluent discharge point. Concentrations of additives to as anti-scalants or biocides such as chromium,
copper, or zinc shall not exceed applicable water quality standards or action levels in the receiving
stream, as determined by calculations using the biocide Work Sheet, Form 101 and the Supplemental
Analysis Worksheet. Submit biocide/anti-scalant Application Worksheet, attention:
NC DENR / DWR / ATB
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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WWTP Class PC-1
A. (8.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G. S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program
reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December
21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
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Permit NC0002071
WWTP Class PC-1
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time
of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the
initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity
(EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for
each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the
appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: 21.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to
the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data
and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting
waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may
submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved
reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on
the following web page: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
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4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"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. "
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
A. (9.) PERMIT RE -OPENER: TMDL IMPLEMENTATION
[G. S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
The Division may, upon written notification to the Permittee, re -open this Permit to incorporate or
modify effluent limitations, monitoring and reporting requirements and other permit conditions when it
deems such action is necessary to implement Total Maximum Daily Load [TMDL] approved by the
USEPA.
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Pamlico Packing Company, Inc.
State Grid/Quad: D 32 NW / Vandemere Sub -Basin: 03-04-13
Latitude: 35° 11' 00" N Drainage Basin: Neuse River Basin
Longitude: 76° 39' 40" W Stream Segment: 14-22-1-3-2
Receiving Stream: Bay River Stream Class: SC; Sw; NSW
HUC: 03020105
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Outfalls 001, 0029
0039 004, and 005
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Facility
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment 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 excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Up -set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA 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 if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 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 $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA 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 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knomingly 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.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. 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. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $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. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. 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 $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part H. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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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.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this 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 [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
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 such information, 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 subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications 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 manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance 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 [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . 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 Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"/ 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."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f ].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the 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 214.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 214.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. 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 permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. 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 permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) 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 effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
H. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority 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;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment 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 Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
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. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or htW://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
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 CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this 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 than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
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.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), 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 permit;
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b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public 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 cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabilityoports
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. As required by the Act, effluent 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 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA 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 permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
214.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass ThrouVh
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POTW's NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs�
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 214.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference;
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP, including slug loads and
other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. 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 discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates
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and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
Sewer Use Ordinance (SILO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (fl (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
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updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 214.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (!UP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall
contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions,
and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that
their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee
shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from
all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial
users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 214.0908 (d); 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all SIUs at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all SIUs at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited pollutants, once during the period
from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except
for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year. For the purposes of this
paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3 (a), Tables IC,
ID, and IF, as amended.
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H.0908. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) (v) and (2) (iii); 40 CFR
122.44 0) (2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307 (b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge
standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 214.09091 and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (7) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 214.0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H.0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all SIUs in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the SIU. These analytical results must
be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the
Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public
notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of SIUs that were in SNC as defined in the Permittee's Division -
approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous
twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
[15A NCAC 2H.0903 b) (35), .0908 b) (5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8 W (2) (dW
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW. [15A NCAC 2H.0908 (f); 40 CFR 403.12 (o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (3), 403.9 (b) (3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their SIUs, and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit
modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H.0114 and 15A NCAC 2H.0907.
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FACT SHEET
NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL
Pamlico Packing Company, Inc. - NPDES Permit NC0002071
Table 1 Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Pamlico Packing Company, Inc.
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 308 Vandemere, North Carolina 28587
Facility Address:
28 North First, Vandemere, North Carolina 28537
Permitted Flow
Not limited
Type of Waste:
discharge from seafood packing and processing
(WW Code Prim. 25; Second.30, Treatment Unit Code 0000)
Facility/Permit Status:
Class I Minor/Renewal
County:
Pamlico County
Miscellaneous
Drainage Basin
Neuse River
Receiving Stream:
Bay River
Regional Office:
Washington
Stream Classification:
SC; Sw; NSW
State Grid /
USGS To o Quad:
G32NW /
Vandemere, NC
303 d Listed?
No
Permit Writer:
Joe R. Corporon, LG
Subbasin:
03-04-13
Date:
Updated 08Mar2019
Drainage Area (mi2):
<5 sq. mi.
Summer 7Q 10 (cfs)
Tidal
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Tidal
30Q2 (cfs)
Tidal
Average Flow (cfs):
Tidal
IWC (%):
N/A
Primary SIC Code:
2092
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Permit Renewal. This facility was first permitted in 1980. The most recent permit became
effective February 1, 2014 and expired May 31, 2018. The Division has received appropriate
documentation to renew. Pamlico Packing wishes to maintain the permit for continued
intermittent use. BIMS effluent monitoring database shows no record of discharge for the period
Jan2014 through Sep2018. Therefore, renewal has considered the seafood production estimated
on the renewal application, received NPDES on December 5, 2017. Current DMR records report
no discharge from this facility since August 2016. This facility is registered for eDMR.
Permitting History and Facility Description. Pamlico Packing sits on the north western shore
of the Bay River where local topography is flat and low-lying (— 0.5 feet above MSL). When
active, The Permittee operates a five -to -six -day per week seafood packing and processing facility
that utilizes both year-round and seasonal processes. Considering all waste streams, total
discharge flow when active averages between 3,000 and 4,000 gallons per day (gpd) via five (5)
outfalls. A previous WaRO Staff Report noted that each of five (5) outfalls discharges from the
same loading dock where all wasteflow discharges within a lateral distance of 10-meters.
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Outfall 001 -- fish packing (without processing) operates under General Permit conditions
Outfall 002 -- fish processing (bottom fish) per 40CFR 408.212(b), Subpart U.
Outfall 003 -- shrimp processing per 40CFR 408.122(b), Subpart L,
Outfall 004 -- crab processing per 40CFR 408.22(b), Subpart B.
Outfall 005 -- boiler blowdown associated with crab cooking (not process -contact wastewater)
Peak production (daily) has reached 6,000 lbs/day (shrimp), 6,000 lbs/day (fish), and 800 lbs/day
(crab), during summer months. Pamlico removes solids by physical screening through containers
called "drain buckets" (a minor, Class I treatment facility). This facility discharges to the Neuse
River estuary and is not a member of the Lower Neuse River Basin Association.
Waste Load Allocation (WLA). The Division prepared the last Waste Load Allocation in
1991. Effluent limits were based on Guidelines (pH on saltwater guidelines). The Division views
this allocation appropriate for renewal except as noted herein.
Verification of Receiving Stream Conditions. The Division verified discharge to the Bay
River, located within sub -basin 03-04-13 [stream segment 27-150-(1)]. This waterbody has been
classified SC; Sw; NSW where both lunar and wind tides influence stream flow. This waterbody
is not listed as an "impaired" on the Division's 303 (d) list. This facility discharges upstream in
proximity, but not within, a waterbody classified High Quality Waters (Sa, HQW; NSW), see
revised map.
PERMITTING HISTORY AND APPROACH (2014 - 2018)
Seafood Production. The Permittee's application estimated gross weights for processing fish (Table
2), shrimp (Table 3), and crab (Table 4), as required under federal regulations §40CFR 408, Subparts
U, L and B, respectively. Production data provided by the Permittee on December 6, 2017 updates
production (see tables below, "Renewal Limits." Therefore, for this renewal, the Division has revised
production -based permit limits (Tables 2, 3, and 4):
Table 2. Fish Processing Subpart U - Parameter Limit Calculations
Outfall 002
40 CFR.408.212 (b)
Renewal Production
Previous Limits
Renewal Limits
BPT (lbs./1000 lbs.)
(gross weight)
(lbs./day)
(lbs./day)
For
For
Maximum
Average of Daily
Daily
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Parameter
Daily
Monthly
Production
Values for 30
Max
Average
Max
Average
Max
Average
Day
Days
TSS
3.6
2.0
18,000 lbs.
1,000 lbs./ day
82.8
20.2
64.8
2.0
Oil & Grease
1.0
0.55
18,000 lbs.
1000 lbs./ day
23
5.6
18
0.55
PH
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
-
1 6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
Table 3. Shrimp Processing Subpart L - Parameter Limit Calculations
Outfall 003
40 CFR.408.122 (b)
Renewal Production
Previous Limits
Renewal Limits
BPT (lbs./1000 lbs.)
(gross weight)
(lbs./day)
(lbs./day)
For
For
Maximum
Average of
Daily
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Parameter
Daily
Monthly
Production
Daily Values
Max
Average
Max
Average
Max
Average
Day
for 30 Days
TSS
110
38
10,000 lbs.
1,300 lbs./ day
1540
91.2
1,100
49.4
Oil & Grease
36
12
10,000 lbs.
1,300 lbs./ day
504
28.8
316
15.6
PH
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
—
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
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Table 4. Crab Processing Subpart B - Parameter Limit Calculations
Outfall 004
40 CFR.408.22 (b)
Renewal Production
Previous Limits
Renewal Limits
BPT (lbs./1000 lbs.)
(gross weight)
(lbs./day)
(lbs./day)
For
For
Maximum
Average of Daily
Daily
Monthly
Daily
Monthly
Parameter
Daily
Monthly
Production
Values for 30
Max
Average
Max
Average
Max
Average
Da
Da s
TSS
2.2
0.7
8,000 lbs.
2,400 NJ day
40.7
8.5
17.6
1.68
Oil & Grease
0.6
0.2
81000 lbs.
2,400 lbs./ day
11.1
2.4
4.8
0.48
pH
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
—
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
Renewal reflects the Permittee's application to renew only. The application dated 06Dec2017
states that the site has been dormant in "the recent past," with "expectations to resume
processing in the near future." BIMS monitoring database has no record of discharge from this
facility since Aug2017.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice: October 31, 2018
Estimated Permit Issue: - March 15, 2019
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