NC0048151_Permit (Modification)_20230331 (2)

Permit NCO048151
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions 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,
Willie R. Etheridge,'ik
is hereby authorized to discharge waste t r from a cility located at the
Etheridge Sea f Co any, c.
4561 Mill La ding oa Wanch e
ou
to receiving waters designate as andi r i in Pasquotank River Basin, in
accordance with effluent 1' i ions, o itori r ire n , and other conditions set forth in Parts
1, II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shal ome effe i 2023.
This permit and the a h rization t disc arge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2027.
Signed this day
for Richard E. Rogers,Jr.,Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO048151
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.
Willie R. Etheridge, III
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate existing wastewater treatment facilities for wastes generated during fish
packing and manual processing of bottom fish [40CFR 408 a part U] consisting of
• refrigeration ice melt
• screened seafood packing and wash-dow w r
• fish-processing wastewater
these facilities located at Etheridge S ood Co , 4561 Mi nding Road, Wanchese,
Dare County, and
2. discharge fr aid trea e r s via Out all 002 [Fish Packing ONLY], Outfall 003
ash processin d Out fa 04 a packing], as located on the attached map, into Mill
Landing Creek [ in index 3 -2 1- , a waterbody currently classified SC waters within
hydrological unit 0 - -55 [ U : 03010205] of the Pasquotank River Basin.
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Permit NCO048151
PART I
A. (1.) EFFLUNT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING CONDITIONS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq.,02B.0500 et seq.] Class PCNC [15A NCAC 08G.0302]
During the period beginning on the permit effective date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge Fish Packing(ice-melt wastewater) from Outfall 002. Such discharges shall
be limited monitored and reported 1 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING
CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
[PARAMETERS CODES] Average Maximum Frequency Type Location
Flow 2 50050 ually Estimate Effluent
pH 00400 Not<6.8 or Annu y Gr Effluent
8.5 s.u.
Settleable Solids 00545 15.0 ml/l 15. /1 ually Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Beginning on the pe t fectiv d te,th e ttee a mit discharge monitoring
reports electronically 1 g the N WR's ctronic D charge Monitoring Report(eDMR)
program [See 'al '6 A. ]
2. Flow m e stim is at r-use r r ing periods of no discharge,the Permittee
shall sub i o the Div1 'o a o thly Disc ge Monitoring Report(DMR) and/or eDMR
stating"No w"or"No ch "
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A. (2.) EFFLUNT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING CONDITIONS
[15A NCAC 0213.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.] Class PCNC [15A NCAC 08G .0302]
During the period beginning on the permit effective date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated fish processing wastewater from Outfall 003. Such discharges shall
be limited monitored and reported 1 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING
CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
[PARAMETERS CODES) Average Maximum Frequency Type Location
Flow 2 50050 Monthly 3 Estimate Effluent
Total Suspended C0530 2.0 lbs/da 7.2 lbs/da
ffl
Solids Y Y Monthly Grab Effluent
Oil and Grease 00556 1.0 lbs/day 1.1 lbs/day Monthly Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Not<5.0 mg/L M nthly Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 4 50060 13 µg/L Mo h Grab Effluent
pH 00400 1 Not<6.8 or> u. Monthly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Beginning on the permit effective date,t e ttee s a submit discharge monitoring
reports electronically usinglflhj DW ' Ele o 'c D' c rge Monitoring Report(eDMR)
program [See Special o itio (6.)]
2. Flow may be estimate ' - s a water recor s.
3. During peri s o n is c ,t e 'ttee 11 submit to the Division an electronic
monthly is rge o 'to ' g eport ating"No Flow"or"No Discharge."
4. Total Res' 1 Chlorin R : onitor only if chlorine is used to disinfect. The Division
shall consid mpliant a e flu t RC values reported below 50 µg/L. However,the
Permittee shal tinue to c rd a submit all values reported by North Carolina-certified
test-methods(in u 'ng feel -c rtified), even if the reported values fall below 50µg/L.
Conditions:
• Effluent temperature shall not increase receiving water temperature by more than 0.8 degrees
C during summer(June-August),nor more than 2.2 degrees C during the winter(September-
May). Moreover, at no time shall effluent temperatures cause receiving water temperature to
exceed 32 degrees C.
• The Permittee shall implement and maintain Best Management Practices(BMPs)and Clean-
up Procedures [see Special Condition A. (4.)]
• The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Water Resources prior to
utilizing any biocide(See Special Condition A. (5.)].
• The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids,fish parts, or foam visible in other than
trace amounts.
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A. (3.) EFFLUNT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING CONDITIONS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 02B.0500 et seq.] Class PCNC [15A NCAC 08G.0302]
During the period beginning on the permit effective date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge fish-packing wastewater from Outfall 004. Such discharges shall be limited
monitored and reported 1 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING
CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
[PARAMETERS CODES] Average Maximum Frequency Type Location
Flow 2 50050 Annually Estimate Effluent
Total Suspended C0530 30.0 m /1 60.0 m /1
ffl
Solids g g Annually Grab Effluent
Settleable Solids 00545 5.0 ml/1 10.0 ml/l An al Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300 Not< 5.0 mg/L u ly Grab Effluent
Total Residual 50060 13 µg/L
Chlorine 3 Monthl Grab Effluent
pH 00400 Not<6.8 or>8.5 s. Aqually Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Beginning on the pe it fectiv d te,th ee s mit discharge monitoring
reports electronically s1 g the N WR's ctronic ' charge Monitoring Report(eDMR)
program [See ial n iti A
2. Flow ma a im a a -use or
3. Total Re 'd al Chlori R all be monitored only if chlorine is used to disinfect. The
Division sh nsider co ian a effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L. However,
the Permittee a continue to reco nd submit all values reported by North Carolina-
certified test-me o s(incl i g field-certified), even if the reported values fall below 50 µg/L.
Conditions:
➢ Effluent Temperature. The effluent temperature shall not increase receiving
water temperature by more than 0.8 degrees C (June-August)nor more than 2.2
degrees C(September-May). In addition, effluent temperature shall not cause
receiving water temperature to exceed 32 degrees C.
➢ The Permittee shall implement and maintain Best Management Practices(BMPs)
for clean-up procedures [see Special Condition A.(4.)
➢ The Permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Water Resources
prior to utilizing any biocide(See Special Condition A.(5.).
➢ The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam.
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A. (4.) SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
(a) Best Management Practice (BMP) Requirements:
(1) The Permittee shall discharge of fish parts, fish offal, or floating solids. Foam shall not
be visible in other than trace amounts.
(2) The Permittee shall direct/train employees and provide resources to minimize waste and
wastewater volume such as:
• Perform dry-cleanup prior to facility washdown;
• Fit high-pressure/low-volume nozzles on all washdown equipment;
• Fit all on-demand water delivery hoses with automatic shut-off nozzles;
• Stop flow of water through any idle equipment.
(b)Dry Clean-up Requirements:
(1) Collect all batter drippings in pans under breading tables;
(2) Prior to wet cleanup, squeegee spilled b r off th oor;
(3) Allow no batter residuals to dischar o rface wa r collect and dispose all left
over batter and solids in a contain f proper disposa
(4) Place trays under machines and con e or bel collect o d particles, wherever
practical;
(5) Employees shall be instruc emove,b and or other method, leftover breading
from sifters and other machi e ' to th e olids entering the drainage system;
(6) Flooring shall be s d wit a sti r m 1 to wet cleanup.
A. (5.) USE O
[G. 1 -215.1
The Permittee sha u e no bioc s) r than those approved in conjunction with this permit.
If the Permittee wish use alt to o additional biocide(s), a request must be submitted to the
Division at least 90 da or to it t use. Each request shall be accompanied by a completed
Biocide Form 101 and a c MSDS for each biocide to be approved.
Send biocide approval requests to:
Aquatic Toxicology Branch
NC DENR—DWQ—ESB
4401 Reedy Creek Road,
Raleigh,NC 27607
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A. (6.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 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.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
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) sh ummarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR syste 1 permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically usin to e The eDMR system may be
accessed at: https:Hdeg.nc.gov/about/divisions/wat -re urces/e
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system u to a demonstrate ardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than erc t f the house olds have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from th ES el ni eporting req ments may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be su e on pa MR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. u c e si a copies shall be submitted to the
following address:
NC DEQ/Divis n f Wate esour e /Water uality Permitting Section
ATTENT Ce r F' es
1617 ail c Ce ter
Rale h orth C o ' a 99-161
See "How to Requ t Waiver r e ronic Reporting" section below
Regardless of the sub i ion me d, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the perm' in e ase of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of dischar e.
Starting on December 21, 2 , 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).
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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: hops://www.federalre ig ster.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-
24954/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-s. st�pdes-electronic-reporting-rule
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Re ortin
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting w ' e rom the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit n onic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic repo in aive ust be submitted in writing to
the Division for written approval at least sixty (60 da prior to th e the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting in'
n' oring data and re o s. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and sha t ere on xpire. t ch time, monitoring data
and reports shall be submitted electronicall o the D' i o nless the pe ee re-applies for and is
granted a new temporary electronic report:
eport ver b h Division. Approved electronic reporting
waivers are not transferrable. On ermitt e ap ed reporting waiver request may
submit monitoring data and r o aper the iv 'on o the period that the approved
reporting waiver request i ff tive. rma 'o o e the application for a temporary
electronic reporting waiver found he fo o ing we age:
ht ://de .nc. ov/ab visi w er- urce mr
Si natory Re i ments 1 �Secti11. b & Supersedes Section B. 11. d
All eDMRs submi e to the pe it is g authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) o b a dul)at oriz representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A e on, of a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.For eDMR submissions, th igning 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:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
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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:
7 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."
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].
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