NCS000101_ROS_20120202

A: • Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year Month Day
NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
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REQUEST FORM
If a facility is required to sample multiple discharge locations with very similar storm water discharges, the
permittee may petition the Director for Representative Outfall Status(ROS). DWQ may grant Representative
Outfall Status if storm water discharges from a single outfall are representative of discharges from multiple
outfalls. Approved ROS will reduce the number of outfalls where analytical sampling requirements apply.
If Representative Outfall Status is granted,ALL outfalls are still subject to the qualitative monitoring
requirements of the facility's permit—unless otherwise allowed by the permit(such as NCG020000)and DWQ
approval. The approval letter from DWQ must be kept on site with the facility's Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan. The facility must notify DWQ in writing if any changes affect representative status.
For questions,please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area(see page 3). o
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1) Enter the permit number to which this ROS request applies: 4 1 i a
Individual Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage c>
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2) Facility Information: 1 1 Q
Owner/Facility Name J 0 I E R �V 11 O IJ R 1 1.O R1 A) tl
Facility Contact !
Street Address 1S 65 :TO I1 I_ + / I;c I 12 p '
City Q 116 S(,WOO b. State &)C ZIP Code 2.g 4 5�
County Cot hA /YI $US E-mail Address IA4 (.LRCc•CO(N,M1-1.i iPil-e Q.aalr
Telephone No. 1 10 3 E 2 - Fax:
3) List the representative outfall(s) information (attach additional sheets if necessary):
Outfall(s) is representative of Outfall(s) J
Outfalls' drainage areas have the same or similar activities? s ❑ No
Outfalls' drainage areas contain the same or similar materials? r,(es ❑ No
Outfalls have similar monitoring results? s ❑ No o No data*
Outfall(s) j_ is representative of Outfall(s) J
Outfalls' drainage areas have the same or similar activities? roves o No
Outfalls' drainage areas contain the same or similar materials? e'1'es ❑ No
Outfalls have similar monitoring results? 'es ❑ No ❑ No data*
Outfall(s) is representative of Outfall(s)
Outfalls' drainage areas have the same or similar activities? ❑Yes ❑ No
Outfalls' drainage areas contain the same or similar materials? o Yes ❑ No
Outfalls have similar monitoring results? ❑Yes ❑ No ❑ No data*
*Non-compliance with analytical monitoring prior to this request may prevent ROS approval. Specific
circumstances will be considered by the Regional Office responsible for review.
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Representative Outfall Status Request
4) Detailed explanation about why the outfalls above should be granted Representative Status:
(Or, attach a letter or narrative to discuss this information.) For example, describe how activities and/or
materials are similar.
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5) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation,or certification in any application, record,
report, plan,or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this
Article;or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case
under this Article;or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device
or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the[Environmental Management]
Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed
ten thousand dollars($10,000).
I hereby request Representative Outfall Status for my NPDES Permit. I understand that ALL outfalls are still
subject to the qualitative monitoring requirements of the permit, unless otherwise allowed by the permit
and regional office approval. I must notify DWQ in writing if any changes to the facility or its operations
take place after ROS is granted that may affect this status. If ROS no longer applies, I understand I must
resume monitoring of all outfalls as specified in my NPDES permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: J-2aYi2
Title: "LA.✓1
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(Signatore of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Please note: This application for Representative Outfall Status is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for compliance with the
conditions of the permit prior to that approval.
Final Checklist for ROS Request
This application should include the following items:
❑ This completed form.
n Letter or narrative elaborating on the reasons why specified outfalls should be granted representative
status, unless all information can be included in Question 4.
❑ Two (2)copies of a site map of the facility with the location of all outfalls clearly marked, including the
drainage areas, industrial activities, and raw materials/finished products within each drainage area.
❑ Summary of results from monitoring conducted at the outfalls listed in Question 3.
❑ Any other supporting documentation.
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Representative Outfall Status Request
Mail the entire package to:
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
at the appropriate Regional Office (See map and addresses below)
Notes
The submission of this document does not guarantee Representative Outfall Status(ROS) will be granted as
requested. Analytical monitoring as per your current permit must be continued,at all outfalls, until written
approval of this request is granted by DWQ. Non-compliance with analytical monitoring prior to this request
may prevent ROS approval. Specific circumstances will be considered by the Regional Office responsible for
review.
For questions,please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area.
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Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778 Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Phone [phone] Washington, NC 27889
FAX [phone]
Phone [phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office FAX [phone]
Systel Building,
225 Green St., Suite 714 Wilmington Regional Office
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone] Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave. Winston-Salem Regional Office
Mooresville, NC 28115 585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
FAX [phone] Water Quality Main FAX [phone]
Raleigh Regional Office Central Office
1628 Mail Service Center 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
FAX [phone] FAX [phone]
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Representative Outfall Status Request
For NPDES Permit Number NCS000101
Explanation of Requests
January 27, 2012
Basin S
Basin S was added to the mill SWPPP in May, 2008, after inspection by Linda Willis of the
Wilmington Regional DWQ office. Ms. Willis requested analytical data for Basin S before
consideration for representative status. However, sampling has proved difficult because the
outfall does not flow during normal representative rain events. To discharge, runoff passes
through a collection pond and a meandering stream through low-lying woods. Runoff rarely
flows as far as the outfall. Twice samples were collected to establish some data; these were both
collected after multi-day rain events that were not representative events. The results for these
Basin S samples are similar to analytical results for Basin I. Please refer to the attached analysis
comparison for Basins I and S. Please note that in 2010 and in early 2011, Basin I exceeded
benchmarks. After investigation, the basin was repaved, eliminating loose material washoff
and allowing improved housekeeping. Analytical results were within benchmarks after that
improvement.
Basins S and I are both used for storage of trailers, empty and full. Basin I trailers contain
finished product, and Basin S trailers store wood chips and logs. Runoff from both basins
eventually drains to Livingston Creek, a tributary of the Cape Fear River. As stated in the
current NPDES stormwater permit, Basin I is currently representative of Basins K,M, L, P, and
R.
Basin J
Basin J Was omitted from the list of representative outfall sampling points in Section B of the
existing NPDES permit. Per site visit by Aisha Lau, formerly of DWQ Basin J was to have been
represented by Basin I. During review of the current permit, in a letter dated November 20,
2006(attached), specification of representative sampling points was requested to be included in
the permit for clarity. Basin J was the only basin out of 18 that was not specified. Please add it
to the list of outfalls represented by Basin I. Basin J is in the same general vicinity as Basin I,
and transfer or storage of materials is the main activity in both basins. Basin I is used for
storage of trailers and finished product, and in Basin J the main activity is transfer of wood chips
and logs. Visual inspection results are similar for both outfalls and are attached.

STORMWATER RESULTS: FALL 2007 - SPR 2010
ANALYTICAL RESULTS for Representative Basin I
Parameter(Permit Benchmark)
BASIN (BOLD), SEMESTER
COMMENTS
(F=Fall; S=Spring) BOD (30) COD (120) TSS (100) pH (6-9)
F 07
2/1/2008 10 435 597 7.5 Drought caused late sampling
2/26/2008 2 51 42 7.5
S08
6/21/2008 7 30 29 8.1
F08
11/29/2008 2 2 45 7.6
S09
5/11/2009 4 45 51 6.8
F09
9/22/2009 12 27 72 6.9
S10
11/17/2010 17 322 996 8.4
F10
11/4/2010 8 301 770 8.4
S11
7/5/2011 38 36 130 7.8
F11
11/16/2011 12 69 34 7.2
S12

STORMWATER RESULTS: FALL 2007 - SPR 2010
ANALYTICAL RESULTS for Basin S
Parameter(Permit Benchmark)
BASIN (BOLD), SEMESTER
COMMENTS
(F=Fall; S=Spring) BOD (30) COD (120) TSS (100) pH (6-9)
S
F07 Basin S added in May, 2008
S08 _
no flow no flow no flow no flow
F08
11/29/2008 3 44 12 7.0 Not a qualifying rain event
S09
5/18/2009 2 81 14 6.1 Not a qualifying rain event
F09
9/22/2009 no flow [no flow no flow [no flow
S10
11/17/2010 no flow [no flow [no flow [no flow
F10
11/4/2010 no flow [no flow no flow [no flow
S11
7/5/2011 no flow no flow [no flow no flow
F11
11/16/2011 no flow no flow [no flow [no flow
S12
I

STORMWATER RESULTS: FALL 2007 - SPR 2012
VISUAL INSPECTION: 1-10 SCALE (I BEST) [2010 scale 1 -5], OR Y/N
EROSION/
BASIN(bold),SEMESTER COLOR It,med, FLOATING SUSPENDED DEPOSITION
(F=fall,S=Spr) dk(I,m,d) CLARITY SOLIDS SOLIDS ODOR FOAM OIL SHEEN 2010-12 ONLY
1
F 07 med gra 6 2 6 n n n n/a
508 [gra 4 1 4 n *sl,at cascade n n/a
F08 It gra-tan 5 4 5 n n n n/a
S 09, F09 off-wh 2 1 2 n n n n/a
F09 off-wh 3 2 3 n n n n/a
new NCDENR quantitative rating scale 1-5 for clarity,float sol,susp. sol.
S10 med gra 8 1 8 n n n y
F10 med br 4 1 4 n n n y sl
S11 It tan 3 1 3 n n n n
Fil very It yel 2 1 1 n n n n
S12
J
F 07 It br-y 3 2 3 n n n n/a
S 08 It yel 2 1 1 n n n n/a
F08 off-wh 2 1 2 n n n n/a
S 09 It br 6 1 6 n n n n/a
F09 It gra 5 1 4 n n n n/a
new NCDENR quantitative rating scale 1-5 for clarity,float sol, susp. sol.
S10 clear 1 1 1 n n n n
F10 med br 4 1 4 n n n y
S11 It yel 2 1 2 n n n n
F11 very It yel 1 1 1 n n n n
S12
* slight bubbling where runoff exits pipe; dissipates quickly
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER
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RIEGELWOOD MILL
JOHN L.RIEGEL ROAD
RIEGELWOOD NC 28456
PHONE [phone]
November 20, 2006
Ms. Aisha Lau
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Certified Mail: 7004 2890 0001 4365 7707
Subject: IP Response to NPDES Stormwater Permit No.NCS000101
Dear Ms. Lau:
We have reviewed the International Paper Riegelwood Mill Draft Permit and submit the comments
below.
Section B,Table 1
Footnote 3 does not verify representative status of our permitted stormwater basins,nor does it list
which basins are considered representative. The only mention of this is in the in the cover letter
accompanying the draft permit,under significant changes,the first bullet item. During your visit to
the mill,we discussed this topic,and you explained that you were interested in analytical sampling
from Basins B, E,and I. As it is written,it is not clear that Basins B, E, and I are the only basins that
require analytical monitoring. For clarification,and to prevent future confusion,please include this
designation in the body of the permit,or as an attachment to the permit.
Thank you for considering this request. You may contact me at 910-362-4590 for any additional
information. I look forward to receipt of our new permit.
Respectfully,
OIAZ
Wallace H. Coverdale