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❑ COMPLIANCE
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Parnell, David
From:
Pickle, Ken
Sent:
Monday, May 26, 2014 4:01 PM
To:
Parnell, David
Cc:
Bennett, Bradley; Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject:
Bridgestone Tires
Hi Dave,
We discussed Bridgestone last Friday, and I still agree with our decision to release them from monthly monitoring of
zinc as the reasonable approach for them. However, based on my recent discussions with another tire and rubber
facility 1 want to re-emphasize the importance of recording a basis for the decision to release Bridgestone from monthly
monitoring in your letter to them.
This comes to mind now because I'm currently engaged in discussions with Oliver Rubber company (owned by Michelin
NA), and I was surprised that their consultant was familiar with Bridgestone's permit. Oliver Rubber makes the rubber
for re -tread operations. They also use zinc in the compounding of rubber, and they already expect to have zinc
exceedances once they start testing for zinc under new permit conditions we are about to impose.
As part of their submittal to us for an individual permit, Oliver's consultant pulled Bridgestone's already existing permit
which they found somewhere on the internet, I'm not sure where. So, the folks at Oliver know what we asked
Bridgestone to test for in their permit. Presumably, they may one day know how we treated Bridgestone when they
asked for our evaluation of their fourth zinc exceedance. In this sophisticated industry I think we will find that we will be
talking to several of the facilities about zinc exceedances. For these facilities where zinc is a key component in the
manufacturing process, even if we excuse them from monthly monitoring, I want us to be careful not to attribute the
zinc results to background concentrations or galvanized roofs without significant substantiating data. Which
Bridgestone does not have, as I recall their data set. I don't want this industry coming to us immediately upon the
fourth exceedance saying, "It's background" because they saw it in our letter to Bridgestone. Unless of course they have
gathered the data to substantiate such an assertion.
Thanks,
Ken
Ken Pickle
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DEMLR I Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: ken.pickle* ncdenr.gov
Website: http://portal,ncdenr.org/web/ir/stormwater
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Date
Incoming at South
West fence
Incoming North
of south outfall
South outfall culvert (outgoing
on South side of Firestone
parkway road)
2/11/2013
0.120
2/27/2013
,
0.010
5/23/2013
0.080
0.124
0.059
7/10/2013
0.207
1 0.016
1 0.053
7/25/2013
1 0.010
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Parnell, David
From: Parnell, David
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:16 PM
To: 'Villegas, Irma'
Subject: FW: Bridgestone Wilson Plant
This is a re -send:
From: Parnell, David ,
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:12 PM
To: 'Villegas, Irma'
Cc: [e-mail]; Holley, John
Subject: RE: Bridgestone Wilson Plant
Ms. Villegas,
Thank you for your patience today. I was in the field this morning and have been in discussions with the
Stormwater Permitting Program in the Central Office this afternoon. No one in the Central Office can
account for the letter that was signed for on August 27, 2013. It was probably signed by staff in the mail
center and may be making it's way to my office. We wanted to make sure th1t no other staff was working
on this other than me.
Please notify me my e-mail when the implementation of the BMP is completed. Your letter states that the
BMP should be completed by the end of September. After notifying me, you must capture the samples
during a representative storm event, as described by your permit. Please capture your samples as soon
as possible after the notification. The next sample period, outlined in your permit, will not be affected by
this agreed upon delay.
Thank you again for notifying our office of this delay, and do not hesitate to contact me during the interim
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period.
Sincerely,
Dave Parnell
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Minerals, and Land Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
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From: Villegas, Irma [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 8:50,AM
To: Parnell, David
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: Bridgestone Wilson Plant
Importance: High '
Mr. Parnell,
Per our phone conversation yesterday, attached you can find the letter with returned receipt and pictures of the current
cleanout work we are doing. Please feel free to contact me at anytime on my mobile number.
I really appreciate your comments about the extension requested.
Regards,
Irma Villegas
Environmental Leader
Bridgestone Wilson Plant
0: [phone]
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BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS
TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCPRIVATE
August 23, 2013
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Attn: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Year 3, Period 2 (Sample 6) Stormwater Sample
Dear Sir or Madam:
The BATO-Wilson facility operates under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit number NCS000370. The permit requires semi-annual
quantitative sampling of stormwater at the facility's two outfalls. The outfalls are named
by their geographic locations, South and East. The year 3, period 2 (sample 6)
stormwater sample is due between March 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013. The purpose of
this memorandum is to request an extension for sampling. The facility is requesting an
extension to allow them to complete additional Best Management Practices (BMPs)
which resulted from completion of the Tier 1 BMPs as detailed below.
Based on the last stormwater sampling event (sample 5), the facility was required to
begin implementing Tier 1 Best Management Practices (BMPs) in accordance with
Section B of their permit for Zinc at the East outfail. The plant environmental engineer
identified two BMPs including installing additional drain filters on drains which lead to
the east outfall and hiring a consultant to identify sources of Zinc and provide
suggestions on additional site specific BMPs. The facility completed installation of
additional drain filters in January 2013. The facility also hired Mr. Scott Hall of Environ
on February 1, 2013. Environ reviewed available data and conducted on -site
assessment of the outfalls and contributing drainage systems. The on -site review
waswas conducted on April 9, 2013, and a report of his findings was issued. The report
included several suggested BMPs, as follows:
Bailing and covering in plastic all empty supersacks containing ZnO pigments
prior to placing in waste receptacles outside;
Identifying additional potential sources of Zinc by quantitative analysis including
samples of dust on mixing building roof, material collected by exhaust fan filters
in the mixing area, sediment in the storm grating filters, sediment in manholes
and underground piping;
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BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS
TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCPRIVATE
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
• Determining the background Zinc concentration by sampling the western part of
the property since it is removed from the production area and is upstream of
prevailing winds;
• Investigating the amount of Zinc (if any) in fertilizer used on the property; and
• Investigating all building drains to ensure no drains exit to the stormwater system
from the mixing area.
The facility is still in the process of pursuing these BMPs and based on some of the
sampling results we are also initiating a clears out of sediment in several manholes and
underground piping. We would like the opportunity to complete these activities prior to
conducting the next sampling . We are proceeding with this work and anticipate
finishing by the end of September. We will take the next stormwater sample after
finishing this work. The facility requests a formal response from the North Carolina
Department of. Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) — Division of Water
Resources (DWR) regarding this extension request.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Irma Villegas at (252)
246-7485.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 24, 2010
Individual NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal Transmittal Cover Page
To: Raleigh Regional Office, Mitch Hayes
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit No. NCS000370
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Wilson, NC (Wilson County)
Attachment Description
Staff Report
Draft Permit
Renewal Application
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Please provide comments on the facility, draft permit, and staff report and sign/return
if acceptable.
Return to Brian Lowther at the Central Office by June 24, 2010.
Brian Lowther
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Tyson Foods, Inc. - Monroe Complex
Storm Water Sample Annalysis 2009
Tyson Foods, Inc. - Monroe complex
spared By: Rodney Hopper
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Date
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ;
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Facility Name:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC. (BATO)
NPDES Permit Number:
NCS000370
Facility Location:
3001 Firestone Pkwy, Wilson, NC (Wilson County)
Type of Activity:
Industrial — Rubber Manufacturing (Tire & inner Tubes)
SIC Code:
3011
Receiving Streams:
See Figure 1
River Basin:
Tar -Pamlico River Basin, Sub -basin 03-03-03, and
Neuse River Basin, Sub -basin 03-04-07
Stream Classification:
C-NSW and C-Sw-NSW
Proposed Permit Requirements:
See attached draft permit.
Monitoring Data:
See Table 1
Response Requested by (Date):
Central Office Staff Contact:
Return to: Brian Lowther, [phone]
Special Issues:
Issue
Rating Scale: 1(easy) to 10 hard
Compliance history
3
Benchmark exceedance
6
Location (TMDL, T&E
species, etc
3
Other Challenges:
4
Difficulty Rating:
16140
Description of Onsite Activities:
• Consumer tire manufacturing plant- passenger and light truck tires for automotive manufacturers and
after -market stores.
• The facility manufactures rubber for tire and inner tube production. All manufacturing takes place
inside the facility. The solvent unloading and storage areas and process oil unloading area are covered and
diked. The process oil and lube oil storage areas are covered and diked. All onsite generators have doubled
wall fuel containment tanks. All Vehicle maintenance takes place in a building. Used oil is recycled on site.
The tire shredding operation has been moved off site. (based on inspection summary 9/17/09)
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NCS000370 .
Documents Reviewed:
• NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Materials
• National Heritage Program (NHP) Threatened and Endangered Species Database
• SPU File
• Central Files
• EPA Sector -Specific Permit, 2008
• 303(d) List, 2010 draft, 2008 final
• 2009 Neuse Basinwide Plan, 2004 Tar -Pamlico Basinwide Plan
History:
• April 9, 1999: Date permit first issued. Included annual monitoring for Total "Zinc, TSS, COD, pH, Total
Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous.
• June b, 2005: Date permit re -issued. Included semi-annual monitoring for Total Zinc, TSS, Oil&Grease, and
pH.
• December 7, 2009: Renewal application letter sent.
• January 5, 2010: Date permittee submitted renewal application.
• September 17, 2009: Compliance inspection done by Mitchell Hayes.
• April 12, 2010: The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources named Bridgestone Americas
Tire Operation in Wilson as one of the state's 14 Environmental Stewards as part of the department's
Environmental Stewardship Initiative.
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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LILC
Latitude: 350 45'34" N
Longitude; 770 5Z 8" W
County: Wilson
Receiving Stream: White Swar-rip/Tcisrilot Swarrp PT)
Stream Class: C-NSW/C-Sw-NSW
Sub -basin: 03-03-03 (Tar Pamlico River Ba§n)/
03-04-07 (Neise River Basin)
Facility Location
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Central Office Review Summary:
1. Owner's Other Permits: No other permits in BIMS.
• Air Permit - 3710500043
2. General Observations:
• The diesel tanks are double -walled, but the fuel unloading area is not covered or diked.
• Tire -shredding operation in the east outfall's drainage area. It does not produce fine particulate; area is
also swept periodically to reduce SW contamination.
• The TRI report shows in the past (before 2003) they had large releases of n-hexane. The previous staff
report notes the company replaced the use of n-hexane/hexane isomer solvent with naphtha/heptanes-
based and pure heptanes solvent (not exposed to SW). The TRI report shows significant on -site releases
of Zinc (1,249.3 lbs in 2008)
3. Impairment: Neither White Swamp (Tar -Pam) nor Toisnot Swamp (Neuse) is on the 2008 303(d) list or 2010
draft 303d list; however, both are nutrient sensitive waters (NSW). The Neuse Basinwide Plan notes that Toisnot
Swamp [AU# 27-86-11-(5)b; C; Sw; NSW] from UT 09 miles south of US 301 to Contentnea Creek (12 miles)
is Supporting aquatic life and recreation. It also noted the instream macro invertebrate habitat was sparse at this
location; however the biological integrity has steadily improved since the 1996 fair bioclassification at this site.
There are two fish community sites assessed on this segment of Toisnot Swamp. Both sites are currently Not
Rated due to the fact that the Coastal Plain ecoregion assessment criteria is not complete. The Toisnot Swamp
has a supplemental classification of swamp water so this area is not assessed for DO because swamp waters are
known to have naturally occurring low DO levels. The Tar -Pamlico Basinwide Plan did not have specific
recommendations for White Swamp. Both basinwide plans address NSW stormwater management for major
communities and counties covered by the rules. Bridgestone is not a member of either basins' Nutrient Trading
Association or Coalition.
Toisnot Swamp is in a water supply watershed, covered under the Water Supply Watershed rules (administered
by local governments), and is an EEP (Ecosystem Enhancement Program) targeted local watershed.
4. Threatened and Endan ered: Based on the Natural Heritage virtual workroom there are not threatened or
endangered species within two miles of the facility.
5. Location: The surface runoff at the facility is collected on -site and discharged to two surface water bodies. The
South outfall is surface runoff water which is collected in the drainage ditch located near the southwest property
corner and discharges to an unnamed tributary to Toisnot Swamp. The East Outfall is from two stormwater
retention ponds located near the northeast property corner and discharges to White Swamp.
South Outfall potential sources of SW contamination are drum and used oil storage, air compressor condensate,
lube oil storage area, gasoline storage tank, and truck loading/unloading areas.
6. Industrial Changes Since Previous Permit: In 2009, BATO installed a dust collection control of the previously
uncontrolled discharge of a large final mix rubber mixer. BATO expects the system to be operational in early
2010 but is waiting for their air permit modification to be issued.
Changes included with the renewal application:
• Three new 2-megawatt generators and associated integral storage tanks were installed.
• A 500 gallon diesel fuel AST was added and is located in a process oil containment area. This tank
provides fuel for the rail car switch engines which are in the process oil tank truck unloading area when
they are refueled.
• Reclaimed water use was added as one of the water services provided by the City of Wilson.
• Bagged carbon black storage in East Drainage Area was removed.
• Storage of organic liquid in the East Drainage Area was added at the facility. This organic liquid is
stored in totes located beside the hazardous waste 90-day storage area. This area has a dike around it
except for the entrance. Flow to a storm drain would be north, then east and then south. A spill in this
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area can be isolated by berming the entrance to the area, This area is also under roof.
A used oil tote storage area was added for used oil generated in the maintenance shop which is stored for
recycling in the Lube Oil Storage Building, It is inside containment and located in the South, Drainage
Area.
7. Analytical Monitoring Notes: See Table 1 for monitoring results.
The previous reviewer (Bethany Gcorgoulias) recommended maintaining Zinc, TSS, and pH. All of these were
parameters above or outside the current benchmarks. The previous reviewer recommended removing COD,
Total Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous monitoring, which values had averaged below benchmark
concentrations. The previous monitoring results indicate the site is not a significant contributor to nutrients (TN
ranged from 3-4mg/l, and TP averaged below 0.2 mg/l). The previous permit included Oil and Grease (O&G).
There are several storage areas onsite with waste oil sludge storage, oily fluid transfer, etc. (see site map), as well
as diesel fuel transfer/storage (for generators) that prompted O&G monitoring. The renewal addressed tire -
shredding operations by retaining TSS and Zn monitoring requirements (EPA Multi -Sector Permit includes
grinding operations for this Sector). The current EPA Multi Sector General Permit, in Sector Y, (Rubber,
Miscellaneous Plastic Products, and Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries) recommends monitoring for Total
Zinc. Based on the previous reviewer's recommendations and EPA MSGP the current reviewer suggests
maintaining parameters Zinc, TSS, and pH.
Oil & Grease was originally added based on several storage areas onsite with waste oil sludge storage, oily fluid
transfer, etc. (see site map), as well as diesel fuel transfer/storage (for generators), O&G has been used at sites
handling, storage or use of petroleum products. O&G, by definition, is composed of fatty matter from animal
and vegetable sources and hydrocarbons of petroleum origin. TPH is a better measure for petroleum
hydrocarbons. Therefore TPH will be used instead of O&G because the facility is only expected to discharge
petroleum based hydrocarbons (Note: Petroleum fuels from gasoline through No. 2 Fuel Oil maybe partially lost
in the solvent removal step and because some crude oils and heavy fuels oils contain significant amounts of
materials that are not soluble in n-hexane, recoveries may be low. See Benchmark Rationale Document for more
information). The reviewer recommends replacing O&G with TPH.
Based on the newly added storage of organic liquid the reviewer recommends adding COD to the monitoring
because this parameter is a good indicator of general organic compounds.
The inspection report (9/17/09) point outs the analysis of pH was originally done by test strips. Monitoring of
pH must be conducted in accordance to test procedures approved under federal regulations in 40 CFR 136.
Also, TN and TP were not included because past monitoring (cycle before last) had values way below
benchmark concentrations.
8. Qualitative Monitoring Notes: Permittee sent results from 2005-2009. Colors vary from light brown to gray.
Some floating solids were noted. The South Outfall had one sample that was gray with clarity of 7 out of 10.
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Table 1: Analytical Monitoring
Required
Sampling
a
Sample
Date
Precipitation
(in)
Duration
(hours)
TSS
Oil&Grease
H
"Benchmark:Benchmark:
100 m IL
Benchmark:
30 m IL
BenchmarkRan
6-9
East Outfall
11/15/2005
0.1
2.0
14
6.5
6/21 /2006
1
2.0
-
8/16/2006
0.1
0.5
7
11/7/2006
1.5
24.5
7
6/20/2007
0.1
150.0
44
<5
6
11/15/2007
0.3
5.8
13
<7
6
7/15/2008
0.3
3.2 0.054
9
<5
6
11/13/2008
0.3
5.D
5
<5
6
7/31/2009
0.55
6.5 0.041
13
<5
6
11/18/2009
0.7
117.2
32
<5
6.82
South Outfall
11/15/2005
0.1
2.0
15
<5.6
6/21/2006
1
2.0
-
<5.3
8/16/2006
0.1
0.5
30
11 /712006
1.5
24.5
13
19.1
6/20/2007
0.1
150.0
28
<5
6
11/15/2007
0.3
5.8
<5
6
7/15/2008
0.3
3.2
27
<5
6
11/13/2008
0.3
5.0
32
<5
6
7/31/2009
0.55
6.5
<5
6
11/18/2009
0.7
17.2
-
<5
6.9
Over Current Benchmark
Data Not Collected
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NCS000370
Revised Permit Recommendations: Analytical Monitoring:
1. Maintain analytical parameters Total Zinc, TSS, and pH. Add COD and TPH.
a. TSS — equipment and truck traffic potential source. Fairly standard addition to permit;
b. COD — this parameter is a good indicator of general organic compounds and is a fairly standard addition
to permits.
c. TPH — several storage areas onsite with waste oil sludge storage, oily fluid transfer, as well as diesel
fuel transfer/storage (for generators),
d. Zn — added due to significant onsite releases/disposal of zinc compounds and potential exposure of zinc -
plated (galvanized) steel wire used to make tire tread. EPA MSGP also recommends Zn monitoring.
e. pH — standard in individual permits; important for interpreting other parameters. ,
2. All analytical monitoring remains at semi-annually during a representative storm event as defined in Part II
Section B. The permittee must also document the total precipitation for each event. If no discharge occurs
during the sampling period, the permittee must submit a monitoring report indicating "No Flow" within 30 days
of the end of the six-month sampling period. Additionally, samples must be taken a minimum of 60 days apart,
as specified in Table 2.
3. Exceedances of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions,
increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program.
4. The permittee is required to collect all of the analytical and qualitative monitoring samples during representative
storm events as defined in Part II Section B. Qualitative monitoring is required regardless of representative
outfall status.
5. The permittee is responsible for all monitoring until the renewal permit is issued. See Footnote 1 of Tables 1, 4,
and 5.
6. Vehicle maintenance monitoring has been revised to semi-annually in order to coincide with analytical and
qualitative monitoring.
7. Annual summary DMR will be due to RO in March of every year.
Discussions with permittee: Joel Lee, [phone]
Leslie Pearce 252-246-7485, or 919 461-1471, on 5111/10 Consultant -URS
1. How is pH being measured? Was measured by litmus paper but has switch to digital meter after inspection
2. You are outside the current benchmarks for zinc, pH, and TSS. Why? The permittee believes the zinc could be
comingfrom a vent from the mixing of dry chemicals. They are installing a dust collection control device. They are
also considering added rip rap to the East Outfall that drains a large parking lot.
3. What is the organic liquid stored in the East Drainage Area that was added at the facility? The generic description of
the material on the MSDS is: Alkoxysilane. The chemical is just a mix of different chains of silanes.
4. You noted "Reclaimed water use was added as one of the water services provided by the City of Wilson." What is
that water used for? Used for steam and process cooling water. Not currently getting this water from the city
because it doesn't match the specifications they need.
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Recommendations: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on January 5, 2010
sufficient to issue an individual Stormwater Permit.
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NCS000370
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
In compliance with the provisions of North CarolinaiGenei•al Statute`l43-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted byythe,North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Poll tiori Control Act, as amended,
Bridgestone Amet;ic"asiTirrf Operations, LLC.
is hereby
stormwater from a facility located at
cas Tire Operations, LLC.
irestone Pkwy
ilson, NC
.son County
to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary to Toisnot Swamp, a class C;Sw,NSW
stream in the Neuse River Basin and White Swamp, a class C;NSW stream in the Tar -Pamlico
River Basin, in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V and VI hereof.
Note: Draft Permit Dates are Approximate
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2010.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2015.
Signed this day July 22, 2010.
for Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: Individual Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
Section C: Location Map
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGESV/
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Analytical Monitoring Requirements,
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Section C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Section D: On -Site Vehicle Masntenanc , onitoring Requirements
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL
PERMITS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1. Compliance Schedule
2. Duty to Comply
3. Duty to Mitigate
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6. Property Rights
7. Severability
8. Duty to Provide Information
9. Penalties for Tampering
10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General Conditions
1. Individual Permit Expiration
2. Transfers
3. Signatory Requirements
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4. Individual Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
5. Permit Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling r
2. Recording Results
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3. Flow Measurements
4. Test Procedures
5. Representative Outfdll
6. Records Retention'?
7. Inspection andEntry
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Section E: Reporting Requirements:
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports
2. Sub�m' ittingtReports
3. Availability of Reports
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
5. Planned Changes
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
7. Spills
8. Bypass
9. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
10. Other Noncompliance
11. Other Information
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VI DEFINITIONS
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PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this permit.
If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40
CFR § 122.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stonnwater
discharge permit requirements. Any owner or operator wishingto obtain a No Exposure
Certification must submit a No Exposure CertificationMI orm to the=Division; must receive
approval by the Division; must maintain no exposure conditons unless authorized to discharge
under a valid NPDES stormwater permit; and must r'ea p y for the=No Exposure Exclusion once
every five (5) years. .
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVIT
Until this permit expires or is modified'or 'revoked; the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of N rrth'Caro Tina or separate storm sewer system that has been
adequately treated and managed in -accordance with the terms and conditions of this individual
permit. All stormwater discharges sha Re in accordance with the conditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
The stormwater discharges allowed by this individual permit shall not cause or contribute to
violations of Water Quality Standards.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
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PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The Pennittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this individual permit. The Plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following items:
1: Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expected to contribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall conta n the following;
(a) A general location map (USGS qt
equivalent map), showing the faci
and surface waters, the name of tl
outfall(s) discharges, or if the disc
system, the name of the municipa;
accurate latitude and longitude of
map (or altematively,the-site map
impaired (on the state',�,303`(d),li,
or appropriately drafted
n relation to transportation routes
receiving.water(s) to which the stormwater
irge its to a municipal separate stone sewer
y acid the ultimate receiving waters, and
.e point{s} of discharge. The general location
,hall identify whether each receiving water is
of impaired waters) or is located in a
watershed for wlii`ch`a TMDL has been established, and what the parameter(s)
of concern are.
(b) A narrative d""c ption of storage practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process s, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants which
could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall.
(c) A site map drawn to scale (including a distance legend) showing: the site property
boundary, the stonnwater discharge outfalls, all on -site and adjacent surface
waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including storage of materials,
disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and haul roads), site
topography, all drainage features and structures, drainage areas for each outfall,
direction of flow in each drainage area, industrial activities occurring in each
drainage area, buildings, existing BMPs, and impervious surfaces. The site map
must indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is impervious.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the three (3) previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate
spill impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be signed in
accordance with the requirements found in Part I11, Standard Conditions, Section
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B, Paragraph 5. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the stormwater
outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges.
2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure
of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, material"handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations. In arcas 'where elimination of exposure is
not practical, the stormwater management plan shall-,do/c/ument the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away frm areas of -potential contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Requiremeritsand
R rds. Secondary containment is
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required for: bulk storage of liquid materials; storage in any amount of Section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Arhendme is and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
water priority chemicals; and.storage.in any amount of hazardous substances, in
order to prevent leaks and -:spills jfrom contaminating stormwater runoff. A table
or summary of all such tank and stored materials and their associated secondary
containment area�s/,shaif'�be-maintained. If the secondary containment devices are
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connected to stormwater, conveyance systems, the connection shall be controlled
by manually activated valves or other similar devices (which shall be secured
closed with a(locking:mechanism), and any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area -shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall
staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated
stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontaminated by any material. Records documenting the individual making the
observation, the description of the accumulated stormwater, and the date and time
of the release shall be kept for a period of five years.
(c) BMP Summary. A listing of site structural and non-structural Best Management
Practices (BMP) shall be provided. The installation and implementation of BMPs
shall be based on the assessment of the potential for sources to contribute
significant quantities of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected
through monitoring of stormwater discharges. The BMP Summary shall include a
written record of the specific rationale for installation and implementation of the
selected site BMPs. The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated annually,
Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or the team) responsible for implementing the
SPRP shall be identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP and signed and dated
by each individual acknowledging their responsibilities for the plan. A responsible
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person shall be on -site at all times during facility operations that have the potential to
contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or exposure of materials associated with the
facility operations. The SPRP must be site stormwater specific. Therefore, an oil Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan (SPCC) maybe a component of the SPRP,
but may not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The
common elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the
SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance and good housekeeping program shall be developed. The program shall list
all stormwater control systems, stormwater discharge outfalls, all on -site and adjacent
surface waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including material storage areas,
material handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and
haul roads), all drainage features and structures; and'existing structural BMPs. The
program shall establish schedules of inspections, maintenance,fand housekeeping
activities of stormwater control systems, as well as facility -equipment, facility areas, and
facility systems that present a potential for stormwater exposure or stormwater pollution.
Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of these areas shall
be incorporated into the program. Timely compliance with the established schedules for
inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping recorded in writing and maintained
in the SPPP. {
5. Employee Training. Train ro" ams.shall be developed and training provided at a
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minimum on an annual basis -for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response
and cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations
that have the potentia(to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel (or team)
responsible for implementing the training shall be identified, and their annual training
shall be documented by-the'signature of each employee trained.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in
design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. All aspects of the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual
basis. The annual update shall include an updated list of significant spills or leaks of
pollutants for the previous three years, or the notation that no spills have occurred. The
annual update shall include written re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been
evaluated for the presence of non-Stormwater discharges. Each annual update shall
include a documented re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the BMPs listed in the BMP
Summary of the Stormwater Management Plan.
The Director may notify the permittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
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submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
Facility Inspections. Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as
part of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on
a semi-annual schedule, once during the first half of the year (January to June), and once
during the second half (July to December), with at least 60 days separating inspection
dates (unless performed more frequently than semi-annually). These facility inspections
are different from, and in addition to, the stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring
required in Part II B and C of this permit,
9. Implementation. The permittee shall impleme
shall include documentation of all monitoring
activities, and training provided to employees
of actions taken to implement BMPs associate
vehicle maintenance activities. Such docume
five years and made'available to the Directori
immediately upon request. /'I //
tion of the Plan
ons, maintenance
ig the fog of the sampling data and
ie industrial activities, including
hall be kept on -site for a period of
rector's authorized representative
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SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Analytical monitoring of stormwater discharges shall be performed as specified in Table 1. All
analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of ten analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO).
A representative storm event is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall. The time
between this storm event and the previous storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches must be at least
72 hours. A single storm event may have a period of no precipitation of up to 10 hours. For example, if
it rains but stops before producing any collectable discharge, a sample may be collected if the next rain
oroducina a discharge begins within 10 hours.
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements/. > \ '//
Discharge
Characteristics
Units
Measurement Frequencyl
Sample
Type2
Sample
Location3
Zinc, Total Recoverable
m L
semi-annua%l
Grab
5D0
Oxygen Demand
m L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
m r L
�/ % semi-annual
Grab
SDO
TPH
EPA Method 1664 SGT-HEM
\mIIL
i \
semi-annual
\
Grab
SDO
H
standard
> semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfall4
inches
semi-annual
ain Gauge
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Footnotes:
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I Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event.
7 Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall
status has been granted.
4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge or local rain
gauge reading must be recorded.
The permittee shall complete the minimum ten analytical samplings in accordance with the
schedule specified below in Table 2. A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and
Period 2 sample dates unless monthly monitoring has been instituted under a Tier Two
response.
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Table 2. Monitoring Schedule
Monitoring periodt'Z.
Sample Number
Start
End
Year 1 — Period I
l
August 1, 2010
December 31, 2010
Year 1 — Period 2
2
January 1, 2011
June 30, 2011
Year 2 — Period 1
3
July 1, 2011
December 31, 2011
Year 2 — Period 2
4
January 1, 2012
June 30, 2012 .
Year 3 — Period 1
5
July 1, 2012
December 31, 2012
Year 3 — Period 2
6
January 1, 2013
June 30, 2013
Year 4 —Period 1
7
July 1, 2013A
December 31, 2013
Year 4 — Period 2
8
January 1 �20i4
June 30, 2014
Year 5 -- Period 1
9
July 1,-,L0.14� �,
December 31, 2014
Year 5 — Period 2
10
January 1, 201.5
July 31, 2015
Footnotes:
I Maintain semi-annual monitoring during permit
Permit, the permittee has submitted an applicati
the permittee will be considered for renewed o
monitoring until the renewed permit is issued:/
2 If no discharge occurs during the samplingperic
"No Flow" within 30 days of the end of the�six-
1f at the expiration of the Individual
coverage before the submittal deadline,
.cant must continue semi-annual
permittee must submit a monitoring report indicating
sampling period.
The permittee shall report the analytical results from each sample within the monitoring period. The
permittee shall compare monit ring results to the benchmark values in Table 3. The benchmark
values in Table 3 are not peg pit WrO.ts but should be used as guidelines for the permittee's
Stormwater Pollution Preventioii=Plan (SPPP). Exceedences of benchmark values require the
permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or
install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See below the
descriptions of Tier One and Tier Two.
Table 3. Benchmark Values for Analytical Monitoring
Discharge Characteristics.
Units
Benchmark
Zinc, Total Recoverable
mg/L
0.067
Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
120
Total Suspended Solids,
mg/L
100
TPH
mg/L
15
pH
standard
6-9
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Tier One
If: The first valid sampling results are above a benchmark value, or outside of the benchmark range, for any
arameter at any outfall;
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Conduct a stormwater management inspection of the facility within two weeks of receiving
sampling results.
2. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark value exceedence.
3. Identify potential and select the specific: source controls, operational controls, or physical
improvements to reduce concentrations of the parameters of cooneem, or to bring concentrations
within the benchmark range. ' 0 �.\/<
4. Implement the selected actions within two months/off the inspection
5. Record each instance of a Tier One response in the ,Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Include
the date and value of the benchmark exceedence, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the
inspection, the selected actions, and the date the- ected�actions were implemented.
Tier Two
If: During the term of this permit, the -first valid samplii results from two consecutive monitoring periods
are above the benchmark values, or outside -off the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at a
specific discharge outfall; r5;--,,
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Repeat all the required ac' lions outlined above in Tier One.
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2. Immediately institute monthly�monitoring for all parameters at every outfall where a sampling result
exceeded the benchmark value for two consecutive samples. Monthly (analytical and qualitative)
monitoring shall continue until three consecutive sample results are below the benchmark values or
within the benchmark range.
3. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee is required to submit a monthly
monitoring report indicating "No Flow" to comply with reporting requirements.
4. Maintain a record of the Tier Two res onse in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
During the term of this permit, if the valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring periods
exceed the benchmark value, or are outside the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at any specific
outfall on four occasions, the pernuttce shall notify the DWQ Regional Office Supervisor in writing within
30 days of receipt of the fourth analytical results. DWQ may but is not limited to:
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring frequency for the remainder
of the permit;
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures; or
• require that the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for the No Exposure Exclusion.
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SECTION C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified in Table 4, during the analytical
monitoring event. [If analytical monitoring is not required, the permittee still must conduct semi-
annual qualitative monitoring.] Qualitative monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the
effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of
stormwater pollution.
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the
discovery. This documentation will be maintained with the SPPP.
Table 4. Qualitative Monitoring Requirement"s
Discharge Characteristics
-Frequencyl.
Monitoring,
Location2
Color
semi-annual
/ SDO
Odor
semi-annual
SDO
Clarity
serrii-annual
SDO
Floating Solids -y,
A semtffiannual
SDO
Suspended Solids
#semi-annual
SDO
Foam 1'�r
;semi-annual
SDO
Oil Sheen : f
semi-annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall''
semi-annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
semi-annual
SDO
of stortwater pollution
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event, for each year until either another
permit is issued for this facility or until this permit is revoked or rescinded. If at the end of this permitting cycle
the permittee has submitted the appropriate paperwork for a renewal permit before the submittal deadline, the
permittee will be considered for a renewal application. The applicant must continue semi-annual monitoring until
the renewed permit is issued. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods through the end of this permitting
cycle.
2 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55
gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 5. This monitoring shall be performed at all
stormwater discharge outfalls which discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle maintenance
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areas, and in accordance with the schedule presented in Table 2 (Section B). All analytical
monitoring shah be performed during a representative storm event.
Table 5. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Fre uenc 1
T O
Location3
H
standard
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
TPH
mg/l
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
EPA Method 1664 SGT-HEM
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfall4
inches
semi-annual,/
Rain Eauge
-
New Motor Oil Usagegallons/month
semi�annuaN
Estimate
-
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a re
permit is issued for this facility or until this permit is
the permittee has submitted the appropriate paperwo
permittee will be considered for a renewal applicatio
the renewed permit is issued. See Table 2 for scheda
Cycle.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a storm tE
pond shall be collected within the first:30.minutes-of
m event, for each year until either another
ikd. If at the end of this permitting cycle
iermit before the submittal deadline, the
must continue semi-annual monitoring until
periods through the end of this permitting
r detention pond a grab sample of the discharge from the
I
ischarge from the pond.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall Ibe collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s)lwhere vehicle maintenance activities occur.
4 For each sampled representative stoim event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site or local rain
gauge reading must be recorded.
Monitoring results shall be compared to the benchmark values in Table 6. The benchmark
values in Table 6 are not permit limits but should be used as guidelines for the permittee's
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). Exceedences of benchmark values require the
permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or
install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), as provided in Part II Section B.
Table 6.
Benchmark Values for Vehicle Maintenance Analytical Monitoring
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Benchmark ,F ,
pH
standard
6-9
TPH
[EPA Method 1664 (SGT-HEM)]
mglL
15
Total Suspended Solids
mg/L
100
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage for the first time: The Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the effective date of the
initial permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part II,
Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit, shall be accomplished withins12 months of the effective date of
the initial permit issuance.
New Facilities applying for coverage for the first time ai7� d existi g'facilitie p eviously permitted and
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applying for renewal under this permit: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and
implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the`o
`peration of the industrial activity and be
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updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment; as�specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph
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2(b) of this permit shall be accomplished prior to the,beginning,of discharges from the operation of the
industrial activity.
Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all'condiri6nsof this individual permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean.Water AUand is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and rei ua ce;`or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal application.
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a. The permittee shall comply.with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act foretoxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil
penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any
permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to 25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit
conditions 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. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum
amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR
122A 1(a)]
C. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: NC General Statutes 143-215.6A].
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating section 301,
302, 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. Administrative penalties for Class
I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I
penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed
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$10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of
any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
individual permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in Part III, Section C of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control facilities,
nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-
215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319, Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended. /j �\ 17
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to-precfude 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 3���f the;FederaLAct, 33 USC 1321.
6. Property Rights-/�
The issuance of this individuah� i does notconvey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor d'oes,tt authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
7. Severability
The provisions of this individual permit are severable, and if any provision of this individual permit, or the
application of any provision of this individual permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this individual permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director
may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the
permit issued pursuant to this individual permit or to determine compliance with this individual permit. The
permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this
individual permit.
9. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsities, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate,
any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this individual 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 person is for a violation committed after a first
conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
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10. Penalties for Falsification of Reuorts
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this individual
permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years
per violation, or by both.
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
Individual Permit Expiration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date./In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee''&ll submit forms and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no latdithan 180'days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration; or any permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested`-enewal at Ieast-180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCG$,§1'43-215.36 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
2. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person ezcept'afte�notice to and approval by the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation,and,reissuance of the permit to change the name and
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incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. The Permittee is
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required to notify the Division .wwriting,in,the event the permitted facility is sold or closed.
3. Signatory Re uirements
All applications, reports, 6i,informati6n submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All applications tb..be-covered under this individual permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) In the case of a corporation: by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice-
president, or his duly authorized representative, if such representative is responsible for
the overall operation of the facility from which the discharge described in the permit
application form originates;
(2) In the case of a partnership or limited partnership: by a general partner;
(3) In the case of a sole proprietorship. by the proprietor;
(4) In the case of a municipal, state, or other public entity: by a principal executive officer,
ranking elected official, or other duly authorized employee.
b. All reports required by the individual permit and other information requested by the Director shall
be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(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
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responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
C. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification:
9 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,kncowing violations."
The issuance of this individual permit does not
individual permit, revoking and reissuing the it
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations cone
and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Adini
General Statute 143-215.1 et al. A !�
Permit Actions
The permit may be modifies
changes or anticipated non {
SECTION C: OPERATION AND
Proper Operation and Maintenance
actor from.reopening and modifying the
or terminating the individual permit as
, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122
Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina
-issued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
not stay any individual permit condition.
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ANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
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 individual permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of
back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation
is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this individual permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this individual permit.
3. Bypassina of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and
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b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities,
retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry
weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
The permittee submitted notices as required under, Part III, Section E of this permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may approve an
anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required. hereingshal�echa a teristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling,shall be performed during a representative storm
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event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is.claracteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be
taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance.
Monitoring points as specified in this permit shallmot be, changed without notification to and approval of
the Director."
2. Recording. Results
For each measurement, sample tinspectiori'o%maintenance activity performed or collected pursuant to the
requirements of this individual permit,.the petmittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and til4l�&sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
b. The individual(s) who,performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
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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.
Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges.
Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation
40 CFX 136.
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To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this individual permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum
detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
5. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stonnwater discharges that are
required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status. if it is
established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is granted
representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
Records Retention
Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at theffacility along with the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results.shall also be maintained on -site. The
permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information; including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous mo toring•instiumentation, and copies of all
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reports required by this individual permit for a period ofat:least 5 years -from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be -extended by request of the Director at any time.
IV \
Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor
acting as a representative of the Director),ior in the,case of a facility which discharges through a municipal
separate storm sewer system, an authorized,repre"sentative of a municipal operator or the separate storm
sewer system receiving the discharge, upon_ the,presentation of credentials and other documents as may be
required by law, to -
a.
a. Enter upon the perm�ttee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where recordsImust be kept under the conditions of this individual permit;
b. Have access to and•eopy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of
this individual permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment),
practices, or operations regulated or required under this individual permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring individual permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Monitoring Reports
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the Division on
Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals shall be delivered to the Division
no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
The permittee shall submit an Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report to the appropriate DWQ Regional
Office in February of each year. The submittal shall be on forms supplied by the Division.
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When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the report period, the permittee is required to
submit a discharge monitoring report, within 30 days of the end of the six-month sampling period, giving all
required information and indicating "NO FLOW" as per NCAC TI5A 02B .0506.
The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SDO Qualitative
Monitoring Report form provided by the Division, and shall retain the completed forms on site. Visual
monitoring results should not be submitted to the Division, except upon DWQ's specific requirement to do
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Submittinit Reports
Two signed copies of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shall be submitted to:
Central Files
Division of Water
1617 Mail Service
Raleigh, North Carolina/
In addition, a separate signed Annual Summary DMR
Office (RO) by March I of each year. ell
Addresses for each RO and the counties
on site. Visual monitoring results should �riot be
specifically requested by DWQA\
Availability of Reports
be submitted to the local DWQ Regional
.Ocan be found here:
'he permittee shall retain the completed originals
to the Regional Offices or Central Files unless
Except for data determined'to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal
Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection
at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Kiowi gly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6E or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
Non-Stormwater Discharizes
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this Individual Permit coincides with a non-stormwater
discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under the non-stormwater
discharge permit and provide this information with the stormwater discharge monitoring report.
5. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification
requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the Individual Permit or subject to
notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. . Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the Individual Permit requirements.
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Shills
The permittee shall report to the local DWQ Regional Office, within 24 hours, all significant spills as
defined in Part VI of this permit. Additionally, the permittee shall report spills including: any oil spill of 25
gallons or more, any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters, any oil spill
regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters, and any oil spill less than 25 gallons that
cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
Bypass
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of an
unanticipated bypass.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from
the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances- A written submission shall also be provided
within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the, circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description (o-If.th)e/noncompliance, and its causes; the period of
noncompliance, including exact dates and t"c4an&if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time compliance s'expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and
prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance
'` The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been received
within 24 hours.
Other Noncompliance �-
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour reporting at the time
monitoring reports are submitted.
Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice of Intent to be
covered under this Individual Permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information.
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PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
This individual permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable
effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under provisions of the Clean Water Act, if the
effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved:
a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the individual
permit; or
b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the individual permit.
The individual permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph. shall also, co, ntain,any other requirements in the
Act then applicable.
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
The permittee must pay the administering and comph4nce7'moniforing fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee in,timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the�Iiit.
PART.VI DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the
stormwater conveyance system are:
(a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
flushings, water from footing drains, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training.
3. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may take the
form of a process, activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found at:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/storrnwater/menuofbmps/index.cfm.
Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
5. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above ground
storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage
containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage capacity of greater than
1,320 gallons.
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6. Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies the Individual Permit upon
issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage under
the permit and is signed by the Director.
7. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC
.1251, ct. seq.
8. Division or DWO
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
9. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the
10. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
I.I. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be analyzed (quantitatively or
qualitatively) must be taken within the first 30 min�u^teq,of discharge.
12. Hazardous Substance,
Any substance designated under,40 CFR Part �1'16 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
13. Landfill j' A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a land
treatment facility, a surface unpoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste Iong-term storage facility or
a surface storage facility. L--
14. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or town.
15. No Exposure
A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm
resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, or runoff.
Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
DWQ may grant a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting requirements only if a
facility complies with the terms and conditions described in 40 CFR § I22.26(g)
16. Notice of Intent
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the facility's notice of
intent to seek coverage under an Individual Permit.
17. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this Individual Permit.
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18, Point Source Dischar e of S ormwa cr
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch,
channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or maybe discharged to waters
of the state.
19. Re resentative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall. The time between this storm event and the previous
storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches must be at least 72 hours. A single storm event may have a period of
no precipitation of up to 10 hours. For example, if it rains but stops before producing any collectable discharge, a
sample may be collected if the next rain producing a discharge begins within 10 hours.
20. Representative Qutfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
21. Secondar ry Containment ,\
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank,wt�thin the -containment structure plus sufficient
freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event
22. Section 313 Water Priori Chemical `✓
A chemical or chemical categorywhich:
a. is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 343 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986,"`�>�
b. Is present at or above tlireshold,levels at a facility subject to SARA title Ill, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
C. Meets at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in appendixjD of 40 CFR part 122 on Table lI (organic priority pollutants), Table
III (certain metals ;cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and
hazardous "substances);
(2) Is listed as a'hazardous substance pursuant to section 3 1 1(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40
CFR 116.4; or
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
23. Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused
by delays in production.
24. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production;
hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to
report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes,
slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
25. Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities
under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and CFR 117.21) or section 102 of
CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
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26. Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
The point of departure of stormwater from a discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including but not
limited to, storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, channels, spillways, or channelized collection areas, from
which stormwater flows directly or indirectly into waters of the State of North Carolina.
27. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a
result of snowmelt.
28. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is
directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities
considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14).
The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
29. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures%and practices,to reduce stormwater pollution and
is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the situ
30. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) V
TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintainingwater quality standards, in all seasons, for a specific
water body and pollutant. (A list of approved'TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found at
http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/tmdt/)
31. Toxic Pollutant \.
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
32.
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or
airport deicing operations..--
33. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air,
gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
34. 25- ear 24 hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 25
years.
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MCDENR
Nc•rth Carolina Department of Environment and Naiural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
cc:
September 19, 2011
Mr. Gary Williamson
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
PO Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894
Subject:
Dear Mr. Williamson:
Final NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit NCS000370
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Wilson County
In response to your submitted Construction Plants required in your NPDES stormwater permit
NCS000370, the Division of Water Quality (Division) is sending this approval Ietter. The selected
BMPs shall be installed, operating, or implemented not later than February 29, 2012.
PIease remember the benchmarks will be activated two years after the permit was issued. The
approval and implementation of the BMP Management Plan does not change permit conditions. If
any samples are above the benchmarks, then the tiered system may lead the company to implement
other measures in addition to the selected BMPs in the BMP Management Plan.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this permit, contact Brian Lowther at (919) 807-
6368 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Brian C. Lowther
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
5tormwater Permitting Unit
Central Files
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Subject: Final NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit NC5000370
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Pridgen:
In response to your request for extension of the deadline for additional information needed for your
BMP Management Plan as well as extension of the deadline for the required Construction Plans
received on August 5, 2011, the Division of Water Quality (Division) is sending this approval letter.
Your request indicates the construction plans will be submitted no later than September 16, 2011 and
the requested additional information will be submitted no later than September 30, 2011. This
timeframe is approved; however, please remember the benchmarks will be activated two years after
the permit was issued. If any samples are above the benchmarks, then the tiered system may lead the
company to implement other measures in addition to the selected BMPs in the BUT Management
Plan.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this permit, contact Brian Lowther at (919) 807-
6368 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Brian C. Lowther
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Central Files
ec: Irma Villegas, Bridgestone
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 9IM07-63001 FAX: [phone] L Customer Service:1.877-623-6748
Internet: www,ncwaterqualit .org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July -.14, 2011
Mr. James S. Pridgen
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
PO Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894
Subject:
Dear Mr. Pridgen:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
JUL 2 0 2011
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Final NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit NCS000370
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Wilson County
In response to your submitted BMP Management Plan required in your NPDES stormwater permit
NC5000370, the Division of Water Quality (Division) is sending this approval letter. The permit
required evaluating and selecting BMP options based on the assessment of the potential for sources to
contribute significant quantities of pollutants to stormwater discharges, and based on stormwater
discharge monitoring data. The submitted Plan meets these requirements.
The Division is requesting additional information. Please provide the data the facility used to
determine that other locations and materials did not warrant further action for zinc controls (under
Potential Sources of Zinc and TSS Contamination). Also, what were the reasons for ruling out these
areas? Were samples not as high, or were the sources deemed not controllable as other areas?
The BMP Management Plan does a good job identifying potential pollution sources and trying to
eliminate them. However, we encourage the facility to start considering structural stormwater BMPs
in case these initial efforts do not effectively reduce the problem. Structural BMPs are not required at
this time, but the Plan should address possible options. The Plan should also discuss whether
particulates that have accumulated outside may contribute to stormwater pollution and what can be
done to clean up affected areas, if feasible.
Please take notice, upon receipt of this approval you shall develop construction plans for the selected
and approved BMPs. Construction and/or installation plans, including a narrative description, an
implementation schedule, and supporting design calculations, must be submitted for each BMP not
later than August 31, 2011.
Please remember the benchmarks will be activated two years after the permit was issued. The
approval and implementation of the BMP Management Plan does not change permit conditions. If
any samples are above the benchmarks, then the tiered system may lead the company to implement
other measures in addition to the selected BMPs in the BMP Management PIan.
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterqualit .org
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Please submit the additional information by August'31, 2011. If you need an extension, please contact
us. The BMP Management Plan is considered approved as long as the company provides this
supplemental information. If you have any questions or comments concerning this permit, contact
Brian Lowther at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
7f -L C. z J�'
Brian C. Lowther
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Central Files
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March 24, 2011
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Attn: Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dear Sir or Madam:
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS
TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
CI IN 0129
APR - 4 2011
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Raleigh Regional Office
The facility is submitting this documentation of their current efforts and proposed
continuation of effort to fulfill the requirement for the BMP Management Plan. This
BMP Management Plan includes a description of how the facility has evaluated the
potential sources of storm water pollutants through facility inspections, sampling, and
review of historical data. Furthermore, the Plan describes BMPs that have been already
been initiated at the facility in response to these studies, and planned BMPs. Finally,
this plan closes with a suggested path forward and requests for approval of the BMP
Management Plan.
The facility welcomes dialogue with NC DWQ about the contents of this plan. If you
have any questions or concerns, please contact Irma Villegas of BATO-Wilson at
252.246.7485 or Leslie Pearce and Steven McLeod of URS at 919.461.1100.
Sincerely,
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.lames S. Pridgen
Plant Manager
BATO — Wilson Plant

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Best Management Practice
Management Plan
Prepared for
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) — Wilson Plant
March 23, 2011
Prepared by
URS Corporation
Morrisville, NC

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
BATO
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
BMP
Best Management Practice
COD
Chemical Oxygen Demand
DMR
Discharge Monitoring Report
DWQ
Division of Water Quality
MSDSs
Material Safety Data Sheets
NPDES
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NC,
North Carolina
SWP3
Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan
TSS
Total Suspended Solids '
TPH
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon
USGS
United States Geological Survey

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Introduction
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO), previously named Bridgestone Firestone
Inc., operates under an individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit, number NCS000370. The original permit was issued in April 1999 and the permit went
into effect on May 1, 1999 with the renewal expiring June 30, 2010. A renewed permit was
issued August 27, 2010 with an effective date of September 1, 2010 and an expiration date of
August 31, 2015. The current permit has a requirement for the development and submittal of a
Best Management Practice (BMP) Management Plan as described in Section ILE of the permit
(which can be found in Attachment i for reference). The contents of this document are intended
to fulfill this requirement of the permit.
This BMP Management Plan includes a description of how the facility has evaluated the
potential sources of storm water pollutants through facility inspections, sampling, and review of
historical data. Furthermore, the Plan describes BMPs that have been already been initiated at the
facility in response to these studies, and planned BMPs. Finally, this plan closes with a
suggested path forward and requests for approval of the BMP Management Plan.
Site Description
The surface runoff at the facility is collected on -site and discharged via two outfalls to separate
surface water bodies. The first drainage system is collected in the ditch located near the
southwest corner of the property and is discharged to a tributary of Toisnot Swamp. This outfall
is referred to as the South outfall. Surface runoff from the northern portion of the site is collected
in a ditch located on the north side which drains to a series of two storm water retention ponds
located near the northeast property corner. Runoff from the eastern portion of the site is
collected via an enclosed drainage system which outlets into the same retention ponds. These
ponds discharge to White Swamp via the East outfall. Refer to the map in the figures section of
this report for a visual layout of the facility. The map displays the locations of industrial
activities, including: storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and loading/unloading
areas; drainage areas for each of the two outfalls (South and East), building locations, and
impervious surfaces.
Background Information
The current permit is effective from September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2015. The permit
has monitoring requirements for several analytes including zinc, chemical oxygen demand
(COD), TSS, total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), and pH. The permit also has 10 prescribed
monitoring periods, with the first of the two semi-annual monitoring events required between
September and February, and the second event occurring between March and August of the
respective calendar year. The permit requires that all analytes, be compared to their benchmark
values, as shown in the table below. However, zinc is not required to be compared to its
benchmark until monitoring event 5 which will occur during Year 3, Period 1 (between
September 2012 and February 2013). The tables below show the benchmarks for this permit as
well as the results for the monitoring event which has been completed in accordance with the
monitoring schedule.

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The previous version of the permit which was effective from July 1, 2005 and expired June 30,
2010 required sampling of zinc, TSS, oil/grease, and pH. The permit required 9 sampling events
which had to occur between September and November and between April and June. The
benchmarks and monitoring results for this permit are also presented in the tables below.
Table 1. Benchmark values for the current and previous permits.
Dischar ` e Characteristics; '
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=`Benchmark
Zinc, Total Recoverable
m L
0.117 / 0.067
COD
m L
NIA / 120
TSS
m L
100
TPH
mg&
15
Oil/Grease
m L
30
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Standard
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1) The zinc benchmark in the previous version of the permit was 0.117 mg/L. Additionally, zinc does not have
to be compared to the current benchmark until monitoring period for Year 3, Period I (September 2012 —
February 2013).
2) Monitoring for COD was included as a new requirement in the permit issued in 2010. This parameter was
not required to be monitored for the last version of the permit.
3) The previous version of the permit required analysis of oil and grease, while the new version of the permit
requires monitoring of TPH.
After evaluating the sampling results, zinc and TSS have been identified as compounds of
concern at the facility. Although the facility has experienced some high oil/grease results,
exceedances of the benchmark has not occurred for several years and is believed to be controlled
by the facility's activities under its SWP3. The facility experienced a result slightly above the
benchmark for COD in the South outfall, however since it is only one result, the parameter is not
a compound of concern. The facility has also seen few instances of pH exceedances which may
be attributed to the acidic nature of ambient rainfall and is therefore also not a parameter of
concern. Additionally, the,facility has and will continue to monitor for sources of low pH and
high COD through its SWP3, analytical monitoring program, and visual monitoring and
inspection program.
The following section documents the facility's aggressive efforts to determine the source of the
zinc and TSS contamination.

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Potential Sources of Zinc and TSS Contamination
In the facility's SWP3, the potential sources of zinc are identified as coming from handling of
dry chemicals in the mixing and receiving departments. This determination was made after a
review of the chemical constituents of BATO's raw materials as reported on MSDSs. A pigment
material used to manufacture tires was identified to have some of the highest zinc concentrations
of all raw materials used at the facility. The ways in which these materials are utilized in the
manufacturing process may result in air emissions which could be contributing to zinc and TSS
concentrations in storm water runoff. The following describes how the materials are used in the
mixing department and why this has been isolated as a key contributor of zinc.
The mixing and receiving departments are located the east side of the facility (refer to map in the
figures section of the document, the department location is labeled Receiving Building). The
building has 3 floors and a mezzanine floor. The first floor of the department includes an indoor
railcar unloading area, and also includes an area in which mixed rubber is coated with a liquid
material and palletized. The mezzanine floor, second floor, and third floor have areas where dry
chemicals and other raw materials are handled for pre -weighing and loading into one of four
mixers. Particulates of the dry chemicals are generated from loading of chemicals into the
mixers, from the mixing process (agitation of the materials inside the mixers as the materials are
combined into a semi -solid state), and from the mixed rubber material discharge from the mixers.
These emissions are vented through various emissions points in the roof and through fan
exhausts in the building which create air flow to the outside. All of the emission points from the
mixers (which duct to the roof) had been constructed with dust collectors for particulate control,
except for the 621 mixer discharging area, which was identified as a potential sources of zinc.
Additionally, exhaust fans pull ambient air through the department by drawing air into the
building on the north side and pushing it out of the building on the south side. This fan system
improves indoor air quality, but could be pushing fugitive particulate emissions including
pigment out of the building. The mixing area's emission points (controlled and uncontrolled) and
fugitive emissions have therefore been documented as a potential source of zinc.
Furthermore, the facility initiated informal facility inspections in addition to the required formal
inspections to investigate further potential sources of zinc. The informal inspections consisted of
walking around outside the facility and surveying for potential sources of storm water
contamination. The formal inspections, as required in the SWP3, occur semi-annually after the
storm water rain event for quantitative analysis and also involve surveying the facility for
potential storm water contamination sources, housekeeping issues, and containment areas for
outdoor tank farms. In 2007 and 2008, the facility identified and tested additional potential
sources of zinc in the storm water drainage identified during these inspections, including:
• Standing puddles of water on the powerhouse roof,
• Standing puddles of water on the warehouse roof,
• Runoff from gutter and drains exiting the warehouse roof,
• Furnace slag along the railroad tracks,
• Sand/gravel along the railroad tracks and gravel parking area near the warehouse, and

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• Final mix discharging area on the 621 mixer roof vent (uncontrolled emission point of
dry chemical handling)
The results of this sampling indicate that the final mix discharging area on the 621 mixer roof
vent could be contributing to the zinc concentrations in the storm water outfalls. Although the
run off for the mixing area discharges to the East outfall, the ditch draining the southern portion
of the facility originates close to the Receiving building. Therefore, particulate emissions during
dry weather may drift into the drainage basin of the South outfall and affect this outfall also. In
addition to the point source emissions from this uncontrolled roof vent, the facility also
determined that fugitive emissions are being exhausted out of the south side of the mixing
department (in the direction of the South outfall drainage ditch) using fan systems which are in
place to improve indoor air quality. The facility determined that the other locations and materials
which were sampled did not warranted further action for zinc control at this time.
The facility has also evaluated potential sources of TSS within the drainage to the South outfall.
During the inspections, it was determined that additional controls were likely needed in sections
of the south drainage ditch which are located near a gravel trailer parking lot. This parking lot
experiences a lot of truck traffic which generates dust. Additionally, the railroad spur upon which
the facility receives some raw materials, is located in this area.
The following section documents the facility's implemented and proposed BMPs which include
structural controls for potential sources of zinc and TSS.
Implemented and Proposed BMPs
As documented in the previous section, the facility determined that an uncontrolled emissions
point associated with the dry chemical handling on the 621 mixer could be contributing to the
storm water zinc concentrations. The facility determined that an air quality device was needed to
control the 621 mixer emission. The facility submitted a permit application for a baghouse on
this emission point to the North Carolina Division of Air Quality in November of 2009. An air
quality permit authorizing the construction and installation of this dust collector was issued on
January 4, 2010 under air quality permit 1D # 01660T60. The facility attempted to install this
dust collector, but encountered engineering issues with the installation.
The facility's Engineering Department determined that a different type of control device would
have to be installed to overcome the engineering challenges with the dust collector. It was
determined that a baghouse would better control the discharging (BD-1) emission point on the
621 mixer. The Environmental Engineering Department submitted another permit application in
April of 2010 proposing to install a baghouse which would control emissions from both sources.
The facility was issued a permit authorizing the construction and installation of this baghouse on
June 28, 2010 under air quality permit ID # 01660T62. The facility has worked to construct,
install, and engineer this equipment for successful operation. The installation is currently on-
going and the anticipated startup date of this equipment is April 15, 2011. The baghouse is
expected to control > 95%particulate, therefore it is expected that zinc emissions from this
emission point would be reduced by this percentage as well.

In addition to the installation of the baghouse, the facility installed rip -rap in the ditch adjacent to
the railroad tracts leading to the South outfall. The rip -rap was installed on 12/2/2010. The
facility anticipates that the rip -rap will settle more solids before the water reaches the South
outfall, reducing zinc and TSS concentrations at the outfall.
In addition to the two BMPs described, the facility is planning an additional structural BMP to
further control zinc emissions. As discussed above, there is a fan exhaust system in the mixing
and receiving department to maintain healthy indoor air quality. The facility has concluded that
the fan system may result in fugitive emissions of dry chemicals (including pigment). In order to
control these emissions, the facility is proposing to install fabric filters over the fan screens to
capture particulate emissions prior to the air stream being vented to the ambient air. The filters
would be maintained and changed on a regular basis to ensure their effectiveness.
Conclusion and Requests Moving Forward
As demonstrated by the contents of this plan, the facility proactively initiated investigations to
identify potential sources of elevated zinc and TSS concentrations in the storm water outfalls and
has implemented the dust collector and rip -rap structural controls and increased training on
pollution prevention practices. Additionally, the facility proposes to install filters on the exhaust
fan system to the Receiving Building. Whereas the dust collector and rip -rap controls were
recently installed, no storm water sampling to evaluate their efficacy has yet been completed.
BATO is also planning to install fabric filters on the fan exhaust system of the Receiving
Building. BATO believes these controls will significantly reduce the zinc and TSS discharged in
both the South and East outfalls.
In light of the schedule included in the requirements for the BMP Management Plan in Part ILE
of the permit, BATO requests DWQ review and approve the plans to implement the fabric filters.

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BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS
TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
January 26, 2011
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Attn: Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed is Stormwater Discharge Outfall Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report for
the Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) Wilson Plant. The report
summarizes the semi-annual Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Monitoring Reports
for its two outfalls. The permit revision which incorporated new benchmarks and the
requirement for this annual summary report was effective September 1, 2010, therefore
this report covers the sampling events which occurred after the effective date of this -
permit.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Irma Villegas at (252)
246-7485.
Sin rely,
James S. Pridgen
Plant Manager
BATO — Wilson Plant

STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO)
ANNUAL SUMMARY DATA MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Calendar Year ,�ZO �Q
Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS �� UUUU O❑ or
Certificate of Coverage (COC) No. NCG❑❑❑❑❑❑
This monitoring report summary of the calendar year is due to the DWO Regional Office no later than March 16' of the following year.
Facility N
County:
Phone Number:
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Total no. of SDOs monitored -
Outfall No. t L5�Y1
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑ No�
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑ No
If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Received approval from DWQ to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
Other ❑
Was this SDO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities? Yes ❑ No
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Outfall No.
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑ NoA
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑ No�
If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Received approval from DWO to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
Other ❑
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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 pos 'bility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Signature
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Mail Annual DMR Summary Reports to:
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
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225 Green Street
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
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Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Raleigh, NC 27609
Washington, NC 27889
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
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0.239
0.075
0.078
0.192
0.054
0.155
0.041
0.28
0.055
0.069
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NIA
N/A
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
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14
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13
9
5
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6.72
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NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
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6.5
56.8
58.4
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6.84
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0.169
0.235
0.221
5.77
0.188
0.404
0.22
0.488
3.05
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NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
N/A
NIA
NIA
NIA
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15
30
13
28
154
27
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NCDENR.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 16, 2010
Joel Lee
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
PO Box 1139
Wilson, NC 27894
SUBJECT: Delinquent Annual Fees
Permit Number NCS000370
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Lee:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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AUG 19 ,
2010 [
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All NPDES permittees must pay an Annual Compliance Monitoring Fee. This requirement is documented
in your permit in Part V (*or, in the case of Mining Activities, Part VI). As of the date of this letter, fees for
your facility have not been paid. The total amount presently owed is $860.00. Please return your
payment to the address listed below by September 16, 2010.
In addition, please be advised that failure to pay the annual fee is grounds for revocation of your permit,
as documented at 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b)(4). This letter serves as notice that the Division will refer
uncollected fees to the North Carolina Attorney General's Office for collection through the courts unless
payment in the amount of 8$ 60.00 is received by September 16 2010. Further enforcement action
[ including the revocation of the permit, imposition of civil penalties, and notification of the county health
department] may also occur if the fees remain unpaid.
Make checks payable to NC DENR, include the permit number on the check, and send the fee payment
to:
Fran McPherson
Annual Administering & Compliance Fee Coordinator
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have questions regarding this matter, contact me at [phone] or Niki Maher at (919) 807-
6367.
Sincerely,
John Hennessy
Nonpoint Source Assistance & Compliance
Oversight Unit Supervisor
cc: DWQ Central Files
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office- Surface Water Protection Section
nWQ mPc.A(-nl I flip
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 7, 2009 ID
John McQuade ( ..DEC. — 9 2009
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
PO Box 1139
Wilson, NC 27894 LTC';^'k"C"{
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Permit Number NCS000370
Wilson County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under NPDES Permit NCS000370. This
permit expires on June 30, 2010. To assure consideration for continued coverage under your individual
permit, you must apply to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit. Enclosed
you will find an individual permit Renewal Application Form, Supplemental Information request, and
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification for your facility.
Filing the application form along with the requested supplemental information will constitute your
application for renewal of this permit. Until your permit renewal is completed and you receive a new
permit, please continue to comply with all conditions and monitoring requirements in your expired
NPDES stormwater permit.
The application and supplement must be completed and returned to DWQ by March 1, 2010. Failure to
request renewal within this time period will result in delay of your permit renewal and may result in a
civil assessment. Discharge of stormwater from your facility without coverage under a valid
stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in
assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any -questions regarding permit renewal procedures please contact Brian Lowther of the
Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919)-807-6368 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Cc: Central Files
SPU Files
Faayetttai to Regional Office
M ti i�
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91M07-63001 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1.877.623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Renewal A13151ication Form
at National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number
Stormwater Discharge Permit NCS000370
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully and
make all correction sladditions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
Owner Affiliation Information *Reissued Permit will be mailed to the owner address
Owner / Organization Name
Owner Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
John McQuade
PO Box 1139
Wilson, NC 27894-1139
[phone]
FacilitvlPermit Contact Information
Facility Name: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Facility Physical Address: 3001 Firestone Pkwy
Wilson, NC 27893
Facility Contact: John McQuade
Mailing Address: PO Box 1139
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Wilson, NC 27894-1139
[phone]
Discharge Information
Receiving Stream Toisnot Swamp and White Swamp
Stream Class: C;Sw,NSW and C;NSW
Basin: Neuse and Tar -Pamlico River Basins
Sub -Basin: 03-04-07 and 03-03-03
Number of Outfalls:
Impaired Waters/TMDL
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't Know
( for information on these waters refer to http.y/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/Impaired Waters 7'MDL/. )
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, complete and accurate.
Signature
Print or type name of person signing above
Date
Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to: Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attn: Brian Lowther
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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�(IJ A TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
9QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina De Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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a} � Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
-i Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION RRO
NFDES Stormwater Permit
Facility Name:
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT)
NPDES Permit Number:
NCS000370
Facility Location:
Wilson, NC (Wilson Co.)
Type of Activity:
Industrial —Rubber Manufacturing (Tire & Inner Tubes)
SIC Code (if applicable):
3011
Receiving Streams:
UT to Toisnot Swamp, index no. 27-86-11-(5), and
White Swamp, index no. 28-83-1
River Basin:
Neuse River Basin, Sub -basin 03-04-07, and
Tar -Pamlico River Basin, Sub -basin 03-03-03
Stream CIassification:
C-Sw-NSW & C-NSW
Proposed Permit Requirements:
See attached draft permit.
Compliance Schedule:
See Part V, Section A of the attached draft permit
Basis for Monitoring:
See attached Monitoring Data Analysis, Removed COD, TN, and TP
monitoring, based on results. Site is a not a significant nutrient source.
O&G and naphthalene monitoring requirements added to address (1)
oily sludge/oily fluid transfer areas and (2) diesel generator fueling
activities at the site.
Monitoring frequency changed to quarterly in 4" year only because
data did not indicate persistent problems. This will allow discharge to
be characterized seasonally at least once during permit term.
Total Flow monitoring has been'removed per DWQ revised strategy
(Total Rainfall and Event Duration parameters retained). Instead, Part
1I. Sec. A clarifies that SPPP site map include drainage area for each
outfail in acres and percent impervious area in each drainage area
(should flow ever need to be estimated).
Basis for Other Requirements:
Removed cutoff concentrations per DWQ revised monitoring strategy
for individual Stormwater permits (implemented for all second term
permits with analytical monitoring requirements). Monitoring data are
instead compared to benchmark concentrations during renewal review.
uested
y' 25; - 2005 - .
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
MA
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Ncs000370
Central Office Staff Contact: Bethany Georgoulias, [phone], ext. 529
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Materials
S/W Permit File
Analytical &Qualitative Monitoring Results summary
Neuse and Tar -Pamlico Basinwide Plans (rev. July 2002 & March 2004
Central Office Review Summary:
Facility discharges stormwater to two different water bodies —in two different basins. Neither White Swamp (Tar -
Pam) nor Toisnot Swamp (Meuse) are listed on the 303(d) list of impaired waters; however, both are nutrient
sensitive waters (NSW). The Neuse and Tar -Pamlico Basinwide Plans address NSW Stormwater (S/W)
Management strategies for major communities and counties covered by the rules, but do not have specific
recommendations for individual S/W dischargers to the stream segments in BFNT's permit. BFNT is not a
member of either basin's Nutrient Trading Association or Coalition. Based on BFNT's annual TN and TP
monitoring results, this site is not a significant contributor to nutrients (TN ranged from 3.4 mg/l, and TP averaged
below 0.2 mg/1); the reviewer recommends removing TN and TP monitoring in the next permit term.
It is worth noting that Toisnot Swamp is in a water supply watershed, covered under Water Supply Watershed
Stormwater Management rules (administered by local governments), and is an EEP (Ecosystem Enhancement
Program) targeted local watershed. Monitoring results showed Nitrate + Nitrite levels at the South Outfall that
drains to Toisnot were well below the 10 mg/l benchmark concentration, based on the drinking water standard.
Since last renewal, the company has replaced the use of n-hexane/hexane isomer solvent with naphtha/heptane-
based and pure heptane solvent (not exposed to S/W). The company also replaced solid ethanol producing
pigments with a liquid ethanol producing pigment (stored inside and not exposed to S/W). The company noted a
tire -shredding operation that was left out of the prior permit application; that operation is in the east outfaIl's
drainage area and does not produce fine particulate; area is also swept periodically to reduce S/W contamination.
In addition, four diesel -fired generators have been installed on the site (BFNT installed 3; City of Wilson installed
the other). The diesel tanks are double -walled, but the fuel unloading area is not covered or diked.
Qualitative Monitoring Results: Permittee sent results from 2000-03. Some floating and suspended solids, as well
as decrease in clarity'becasionally observed. Color varied from brown to gray. Appropriate BMPs; stormwater
detention pond captures runoff from east outfall.
Analytical Monitoring: See attached Monitoring Data Analysis. Reviewer recommends retaining Zinc
monitoring requirements because first two observations at the East Outfall (#1) were above the benchmark
concentration, and because the average was above the acute toxicant Ievel (1/2 FAV = 0.067 µg/1) for total Zn,
based on EPA's Nov. 2002 Recommended WQ Criteria. Also retained TSS requirement to monitor generator
activities, and because some solids were noted in site's visual observations, pH values ran below 6 su at times,
particularly at south outfall, and so monitoring was retained (though NC WQ standards recognize that pH in
Swamp waters can be as low as 4.3 su in some natural conditions). Recommend removing COD, Total Nitrogen
(TN), and Total Phosphorus (TP) monitoring, which had values averaging well below benchmark concentrations.
The draft renewal incorporates monitoring for Oil and Grease (O&G) and Naphthalene. Several storage areas on
site with waste oil sludge storage, oily fluid transfer, etc. (see site map), as well as diesel fuel transfer/storage (for
generators) prompted O&G monitoring. Naphthalene is a parameter in the Wastewater General Permit for fuel -
contaminated groundwater remediation discharge (includes diesel fuel); however, naphthalene is typically present
in diesel fuel in very small amounts. If naphthalene is not detected (or amounts are very low), it is reasonable to
remove monitoring at next renewal. The renewal will address tire -shredding operations by retaining TSS and Zn
monitoring requirements (EPA Multi -Sector Permit includes grinding operations for this Sector).
Follow-up with the company contact (D. Hargens, 252-246-7485) on 1 /4/2005:
* Verified on -site vehicle maintenance operations did not exceed 55 gallons of new motor oil per month.
9 Naphtha-heptane or heptane solvent potentially exposed to S/W? No. According to the contact, these

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solvents unload to tanks through an underground pipe (in a concrete vault) and are not likely to be
exposed to S/W. Also, the four 10,000 gal. storage tanks each have a containment area that could hold
entire capacity, so it is unlikely any solvent would reach storm drain.
• What were company's responses to qualitative observations that showed color change, solids, etc.? Gray
sediment observed at south outfall likely from gravel parking lot where shipping vans are parked.
Brown/red color likely result of off -site runoff (soil -colored). Will recommend company's StormwaterPollution
Plan consider BMPs to minimize sedimentation from the gravel lot in the future.
Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on October 31, 2003
is sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit?
Prepared by (Signature)
Stormwater Permitting Unit Supervisor
Concurrence by Regional
Water Quality Supervisor
Date I —7 7 U
Date
Date 1 i
Date 7 1 6�

NCS000370
Regional Office Staff Comments

Monitoring Data Analysis
Permit: NCS000370
Facility: Bridgestone -Firestone North American Tire, LLC
Reviewer: B. Georgoulias
Comparison based on arithmetic average of monitoring results for each outfall
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10
N/A
N/A
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National Primary Drinking Water Regulation in 40 CFR 141.11 and
15A NCAC 2B
Nitro en, Total
30
2.96
4.20
mg/1
TKN + Nitrate + Nitrite Benchmarks
Oil and Grease
30
N/A
N/A
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BPJ, Wastewater Permits
PH (Geometric Mean; 8 obs.
each)
6-9
6.06
5.84
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Water Quality Standard
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2
0.19
0.15
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TKN
20
2.64
3.45
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TSS (only 2 obs. Each)
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BPJ, EPA Multi -Sector Permit
Zinc** (only 2 obs. for outfall 2)
0.117
0.10
0.10
m I
Zinc Benchmark Value for rubber and plastics industry (See EPA
Multi -Sector Permit). Note: above 1/2 FAV (0.067 m 1).
*All observations were < 1.3 mg/l.
**Two observations at the East Outfall (#1) were above the benchmark of 0.117, and
three observations at the South Outfall (#2) were not required.
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1/27/2005 Pagel

NCS000370
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolin korth
ta' i 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted b Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water lntrol Act, as amended,
Bridg#fo ' estone
Tire, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge at om a facility located at .
3
I Firestone Parkway
Wilson, NC
Wilson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary (UT) to Toisnot Swamp, a class C-Sw=
NSW stream in the Neuse River Basin, and, White Swamp, a class C-NSW stream in the Tar -
Pamlico River Basin in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III, IV, V and VI hereof..
Note: Draft Permit Dates are Approximate
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2005..
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 2010.
Signed this day April 25, 2005.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmentat Management Commission

Permit No. NCS000370
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
INTRODUCTION
Section A:
Individual Permit Coverage
Section B:
Permitted Activities
Section C:
Location Map
PART II
MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND
DISCHARGES
Section A:
Stormwater Pollution Preven ' n
Section B:
Analytical Monitoring i
Section C:
Qualitative Man n R�q,;em
PERMITTED
Section D: On-Site.Veh' a Main ce Monitoring Requirements
PART III STANDARD COXMIONS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
I:
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General Conditions
1.
Individual Permit Expiration
2.
Transfers
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Permit No. NCS000370
3.
Signatory Requirements
4.
Individual Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
5.
Permit Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
2.
Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
3.
Bypassing of Stoimwater Control Facil' es
Section D: Monitoring and Records
A.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures'
5.
Representative al
6.
Recor • en `a
7.
Inspecti n
Section E: Reporting
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Di onitoring Reports
2.
Sub ng Reports
3,
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
5.
Planned Changes
6.-
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Bypass
8.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9.
Other Noncompliance
10.
Other Information'
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VI . DEFINITIONS

Permit No. NCS000370
PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this' permit.
SECTION B: PERNIITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the a is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina o e t rrn S. .wer system which has
been adequately treated and managed in accordance it e t conditions of this
individual permit. All discharges shall be in accorda ith the nditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface wat , a he is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is cov d er permit, authorization or approval.
This permit does not relieve the permitt a om s sibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or loc . -e t , ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
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SECTION C: LOCATION MAP Permit No. NCS000370
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Latitude: 35°45'35" .�
Longitude: 77'52'20" NCS000370 Facility ,
County: Wilson Bridgestone- Firestone Location.
Stream Class: C-NSW North American Tire
Sub -basins: 03-04.07 & 03-03-03 Receiving Streams: UT to Toisnot Swamp'(Neuse River Basin) dVoatA ICALF 1:24,000'
& White Swam ar-Pamlico River Basin
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Permit No. NCS000370
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORNMATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this individual permit. The Plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following items:
I. Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the hysical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expec d t }, tribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall con n e o wi
a. A general location map (USGS quadr ap or appropriately drafted
equivalent map), showing the facilit 1 in relation to transportation
routes and surface waters, the n e r eiving water(s) to which the
stormwater outfall(s) dischar 10 e scharge is to a municipal separate
storm sewer system, the n of a nicipality and the ultimate receiving
waters; and accur.4le latiLu an nude of the point(s) of discharge.
b. A narrative descripsfi ° a practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process r particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal actices
C. A site map drLW%_Wgale with the following items-
(1) Di ce legend and north arrow
(2) Location of industrial activities (including storage of materials,
disposal areas; process areas and loading and unloading. areas)
(3) Drainage structures
(4) Delineated drainage areas for each outfall
(5) Drainage area for each outfall in acres and percentage of
each drainage area that is impervious
(6) Building locations
(7) Existing BMPs and impervious 'surfaces
(8) For each outfall, a narrative description of the potential pollutants that
could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge.
d. -A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the 3 previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill
impacts.
e. Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be '.signed in
accordance with the requirements -found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section
B, Paragraph 3.
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Permit No. NCS000370
2.. Stormwater Management Plan.' The stormwater management plan shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and
nonstructural measures' The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
a: Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage'practices to eliminate or reduce exposure
of materials and`processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, 'material handling operations, and.
manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is
not practical, the stormwater management pl s dh document the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away fr a f pote tial contamination.
b. Secondary Containment Schedule. -A ule to, ide secondary containment
for bulk storage of liquid materials, sty Seciion313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reaut . att t (5ARA) water priority
chemicals, or storage of hazardo t to prevent leaks and spills from
contaminating stormwater ru th s ondary containment devices are
connected directly to storm er nv ance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by ma 1y a ate w es or other similar devices [which shall be
secured with a to hm sm] and any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment areas at nimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall
staining, visible eens weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated.
stormwater. cumula stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontamina by t aterial stored within the containment area. ' Records
documenting idual making the observation, the description -of the
accumulated stormwater and the date and time, of the release shall. be kept for a
period of five years.
c. BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management
Practices (BMWs) to be considered such as, but not limited to, 'oil and grease
separation, debris control, vegetative filter strips, infiltration and stormwater
detention or retention, where necessary., The need for structural BMPs shall be
based on the assessment of potential of sources to contribute'significant quantities
of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through 'Monitoring of
stormwater discharges.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response'Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials -
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the
SPRP shall be identified. A responsible person shall be on -site at'all times during facility
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills. or
exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
stonnwater specific. Therefore, a SPCC plan may be a component of the SPRP, but may.
not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common
elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be'incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
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4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance program shall be developed. The program shall document schedules of
inspections and maintenance activities of stormwater control systems, plant equipment
and systems. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of
these areas shall be incorporated into the program.
5. Employee Training. Training schedules shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and
preventative maintenance activities for all personnel involved in any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the training shall bye identified.
5. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution v " Plan s all identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordin�ioon t, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all c nents f a Plan shall. be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall whenever there is a change in
design, construction, operation, or m to c ich has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of poliut s su a waters. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be iewe d ut d on an annual basis.
The Director may notify t t envhen the Plan does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements � the 't. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
submit a time schedu to the D for for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. Thep ttee all provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Co di , Section B, Paragraph 3) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
8. Facility Inspection Program. Facilities are required to inspect all stortwater systems on
at least a semiannual schedule, once in the fall (September -November) and once in the'
spring (April - June). The inspection and any subsequent maintenance activities .
performed shall be documented, recording date and time of inspection, individual(s)
making the inspection and a narrative description of the facility's stormwater control
systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these inspections shall be
incorporated. into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring as required in Part II of this permit shall
be performed in addition to facility inspections.
9. Implementation. The permittee shall document all monitoring, measurements,
inspections and maintenance activities and training provided to employees, including the
log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the
industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall
be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his
authorized representative immediately upon request.
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SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater subject to the provisions of this'permit.
Analytical monitoring of stormwater discharges shall be performed as specified below in Table
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during,a representative storm'event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of 4 analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO). The permittee shall complete the
minimum 4 analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified below in Table 2.
Table 1. Analytical Monitorine Requirements _
DISC Sle
s
'PYrNt
r en ' e
Zinc, Total
m
Qu Year
Grab
ry SDO
Total Suspended Solids
m
't ly " ear
Grab
SDO
Oil and Grease4
m 1
4`" Year
Gtab4
SDO
Naphthalene
m
u rly - 4 Year
Grab
SDO
H
t..
arterly - 4' Year
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfall
Quarterly - 0 Year
-
Rainfall Event Duration
minut
Quarterly - 4" Year
Footnotes:
I Measurement Frequency: OncWVearter during the 4" year of the permit term. A year is defined as the 12
month period beginning on the month and day of issuance of the Permit. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring
periods.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location:' Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative
outfall status has been granted.
4 The grab sample for oil and grease should be. skimmed from the surface in a quiescent (calm) zone, if possible.
Table 2. Monitorine schedule (f�iMrriitis t�c(3t�0110
tit ;,ertcicl:,e?lumberl
'
,1
; ' a
1�4
aEd� ,.
Year 4~- V quarter
May 1, 2008n
July 31, 2008
Year 4 - 2'd quarter
2
August 1, 2008
October 31, 2008
Year 4 - 3`° quarter .
3.
November 1, 200.8
January 31, 2009
Year 4 - 0 quarter
4
February 1; 2009
April 30, 2009
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SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 3.. Qualitative
monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests
are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls is performed when stormwater
discharge occurs but does not need to be performed during a representative storm event.
In the event an atypicaI condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the Permittee. shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the
discovery. This documentation will be maintained with the Sto water Pollution Prevention
Plan. ,:
All qualitative monitoring will be performed twice
once in the, fall (September - November).
Table 3. . Qualitative Monitoring
[[�, s
,y
�t
0
Color
e_ - u
SDO.
Odor
rm ,_. 07
SDO
Clarity
Semi- ual
SDO.
Floating Solids
nnual
Wemi
SDO
Sus ended Solids
nnual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
Semi -Annual
SDO
spring (April - June) and
Footnotes:
I Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than
55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 4. This monitoring shall be performed at all
outfalls which discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle maintenance areas.
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will: result in a minimum of 4 analytical samplings being conducted over the term of
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the permit at each stormwater discharge ouifall (SDO) which discharges stormwater runoff from
vehicle maintenance areas. The permittee shall complete the minimum 4 analytical samplings in
accordance with the schedule specified in Table 5. below.
Table 4: Analytical Monitorine Reauirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
sc eGi ar cf risics
>l7>r`
nis f
a ent
V " u
m 1
i t di r�
en n
H
standard
Quarterly- a year
Grab
SDO .
Oil and Grease
m l
Quarterly- 4`' year
Grab
SDO
Total 'suspended Solids
mg/1
Quarterly- N'jearApl
Grab
SDO
New Motor Oil Usagegallons/month
Quartawy— : e
E timate
-
Total Rainfall
inches
Qua. ly ye
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
Quar r&year
Footnotes:
I Measurement Frequency: Once per quarter during 4" a permit term. A year is defined as the 12
month period beginning on the month and day of ' a of a Permit. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring
periods:
2. If the stormwater runoff is,controll to w detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the firs t to discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten y desig ;st , then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 '.Sample Location: Samples sh cot cted at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) er vehicle maintenance activities occur.
Table 5: Monitoring schedule
c g eia
mN,
r+4
ci
Year 4 - 1" quarter
1
May 1, 2008
July 31, 2008
Year 4 - 2'd quarter
2
August 1, 2008
October 31, 2008
Year 4 - Y4 quarter
3
November 1, 2008
January 31, 2009
Year 4 - 4"' quarter
.4
February 1, 2009
April 30, 2009
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Existing Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within
12 months of the effective date of the initial permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit, shall be accomplished within
12 months of the effective date of the initial permit issuance.
Proposed Facilities: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to
the beginning of dischargesfrom the operation of the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an'
annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part H, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit shall
be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.'.
2. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this individual permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and.is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants .within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even.if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. .The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition. is subject to a civil
penalty not to exceed $27,500 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any
permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2;500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who luiowingly violates permit
conditions 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. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
inay be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $11,000 per violation with. the maximum
amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR
122.41(a).]
c: Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A]
d... Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating section 301,
302, 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. Administrative penalties.for Class
I violations are not to exceed $11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I
penalty assessed not to exceed $27,500, Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $11,000
per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class
II penalty not to exceed $137,500.
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4.
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Duty to Mitigate.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
individual permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in Part III, Section C of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control facilities,
nothing in this individual permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 1437
215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this individual 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 USC 1321,
6. Property Rights
7.
8,
9
10.
The issuance of this individual 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.
Severabili tv
The provisions of this individual permit are severable, and if any provision of this individual permit, or the
application of any provision of this individual permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this individual permit, shall not be affected
thereby.'..
Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director
may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the
permit issued pursuant to this individual permit or to determine compliance with this individual permit. The
permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies'of records required to be kept by this
individual 'permit.
Penalties for TaWRering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate,
any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this individual permit shall, upon
conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more
than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first
conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more. that $20,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this individual
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Permit, including monitoring reports or reports of cornpliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be;
punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years
per violation, or by both.
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Individual Permit Expiration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit forms and fees as are .
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS §143-2153.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
2. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and
incorporate such other requirements as may. be necessary under the Clean Water Act. Permittee is required
to notify the Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed. '
3. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All applications to be covered under this individual permit shall'be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation; by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a .
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the
manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in
second quarter 1980 dollars), if 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.
b. All reports required by the individual permit and other information requested by the Director shall
be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if;
(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
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matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be; either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3)' The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief; true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
4. ' Individual Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance ol Termination
The issuance of this individual permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the
individual permit, revoking and reissuing the individual permit, or terminating the individual permit as
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122
and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
5. Permit Actions
The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any individual permit condition.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and
control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the conditions of this individual permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of .
back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation
is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this individual, permit.
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 individual permit.
Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent IoSs of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and
b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities,
retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry
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weather, This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
C. The permittee submitted notices as required under, Part III, Section E of this permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may approve an
anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Revresentative Samr1lina
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a representative storm
event Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be
taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance.
Monitoring'points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of
the Director. "
2: Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected pursuant to the
requirements of this individual permit, the permittee shall record the following information: .
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of .
monitored discharges:
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation
.40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this individual permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum. detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum
detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
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6.
7.
Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stommwater discharges that are
required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status. If it is
established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is granted
representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
Records Retention
Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be maintained on -site. The
permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all
reports required by this individual permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
Inspection and Entey
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor
acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges through a municipal
separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm
sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be
required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this individual permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of
this individual permit;
c. inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment),
practices, or operations regulated or required under this individual permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring individual permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the Division on
Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals shall be received by the Division
no Iater than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
Submitting Reports
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION:. Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal
Act, 33 USC 1318, ail reports prepared in accordance, with the terms shall be available for public inspection
at the offices of the Division of Water Quality.: As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this individual permit coincides with a non-stormwater
'discharge, the'permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under the non-stormwater
discharge permit and provide this information with the stormwater'discharge monitoring report.
5. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification
requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the individual permit or subject to
notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a). .
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon.as possible of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the individual permit requirements. .
7. Bypass
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of an:
unanticipated bypass.
8. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from
the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided
within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. "
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of ,
noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and
prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been received
within 24 hours.
9; Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour.reporting at the time
monitoring reports are submitted.
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10. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed'to submit any relevant facts in an application for an
individual permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
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PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
This individual permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable
effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c); and (d), 304(b) (2) and
307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water. quality standard so issued or approved:
a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the individual
permit; or
b.. Controls any pollutant not limited in the individual permit.
The individual permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the
Act then applicable.
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revolve the Individual Permit.
PART VI DEFINITIONS
1. Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. An Mean
The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of
.. individual values.
3. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharge
This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the
stormwater conveyance system are:
(a), All other discharges that are'authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable' 'water, waterline and fire hydrant
flushings, water from footing drains, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
(c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training.
4. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may take the
form of a process, activity, or physical structure.
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5. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above ground
storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage
containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage capacity of greater than
1,320 gallons.
7. Clean Water Act
The Federal, Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33'
USC 1251, et. seq.
8. Division or DWQ
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
9. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
10. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
11. Grab 5ample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or qualitatively
monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge...
12. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
13. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a land
treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term storage facility or
a surface storage facility..
14. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or town.
15. Overburden
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral deposit, excluding
topsoil or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not disturbed by reining operations.
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16. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a permit pursuant to this individual permit.
IT Point Source Discharge of_Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch,
channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be discharged to waters
of the state:
18. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no
storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to I0, consecutive
hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
19. Representative Outfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
.'discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
20. Rinse Water Discharge
The' discharge of rinse, water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial activity. Rinse
waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process wastewaters and do not include washwaters
utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning agent:
21. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus sufficient
freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
22. Section 313 Water PrioritChemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
b: Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
c. That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in Appendix D of'40 CFR part 122 on either Table 11(organic priority
pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic
pollutants and hazardous substances);'
(2)' Is listed as a hazardous substance .pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40,
CFR 116.4, or
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
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23.
24.
25.
26.
27
28.
29. ' .
30.
Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial andpermanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production;
hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to
report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes,
slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous. substances in excess of reportable quantities
under section 31 I of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and CFR 117.21) or section 102 of
CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a
result of snowmelt.
Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is
directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities
considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14):
The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater pollution and
is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
Ten Year Design Storm ,
The maximum 24 hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the average once in ten
years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual.
Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs. Total flow shall be
either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the
amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall,,or (c) estimated by the
measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
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31. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody'can receive and still meet
water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is'a detailed.
water quality assessment that provides the scientific foundation for an implementation plan. The
implementation plan outlines the steps necessary to reduce pollutant loads in a certain body of water to .
restore and maintain water quality standards in all seasons. The Clean Water Act, section 303, establishes
'the water quality standards and TMDL programs. Information about the NC TMDL Program and a list of
approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be_found at:
http://hZo.enr.state.tx.usttmdl/General_TMDU.htm.
32. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
-33.. Upset
Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the
permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly
designed treatment or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of prey entNe
maintenance, or -careless or improper operation.
34. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or
airport deicing operations.
35. Visible Sedimentation.
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air,
gravity, or ice. from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
36. 25-year, 24 hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded,. on the average,'once'in 25
years.
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October 30, 2003
Mr. Darren England
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dear Mr. England:
RX,
BRIDGESTONEIFIRESTONE
NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
.. ' OCT 3 1 2003 , t
Enclosed are two copies of Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC's
(BFNT's) stormwater discharge permit (Permit No. NCS000370) renewal
application. The application consists . of a completed and signed Renewal
Application Form, a signed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Development and
Implementation Certification, an initialed Supplemental Information Checklist for
Renewal of Individual NPDES Permit, a current Site Map, a summary of Analytical
Monitoring results during the term of the present permit, a summary of Visual
Monitoring results during the term of the present. permit, a summary of the Best
Management Practices utilized at the Wilson plant, and a short narrative describing
the significant changes in industrial activities at the Wilson plant.
BFNT would like to request that the requirement for a "site map drawn to
scale" in Part II, Section A.1.(c) be changed to "a site map drawn approximately to
scale. If the site map is approximately to scale and locates. -pertinent structures,
this should be sufficient for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
If you have any questions concerning this application, please contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Dennis L. Hargens
Environmental Engineer
Bridgestone/Firestone Wilson

Y V x L' 1\1Y11 1 L V' V ,
Q REl�Y LMWPLiCATZON FORM iPermit Number
National PollutDischarge Elimination System NCS000370
ant
Stormwater Discharge Permit
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED ALONG WITH THE REQUESTED SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION TO THE DIV. OF WATER QUALITY IN ORDER FOR YOUR FACILITY TO QUALIFY FOR
RENEWAL OF YOUR STORMWATER PERMIT NCS000370
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully
and make all corrections as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
OWNER INFORMATION
Owner/Org. Name: BRIDGESTON&FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA
Owner Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number
E-mail address:
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Name: -BRIDGESTONErFIRFSTONENORTH AMERICA
Facility Contact:
Facility Address: 2800 FIRESTONE PARKWAY
3a0 ¢ rnV ujr K
WILSON, NC 27894
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Phone Number:
Fax Number
E-mail address:
PERMIT INFORMATION
Permit Contact: DENNIS HARGENS
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1139
WILSON, NC 278941139
Phone Number: 2522467485
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
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DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Discharge Receiving Water: UT OF TOISNOT SWAMP & WHITE SWAMP.
Stream Class: C SW NSW
Basin:
Sub -Basin #: 030407 & 030303
Number of outfalls:
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, complete and accurate.
Signature Date
1
mco
Print or type name of person signing above Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to:
Individual Permit Renewal
Attn: Darren England
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

STORMOA POLLUTION _ TION PLAN
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
CERTIFICATION
N.C. Division of Water Quality, 3tormwater and General Permits Unit
Facility Name: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONENORTH AMERICA
Permit Number: NCS000370
Location Address: 2800 FIRESTONE PARKWAY
WILSON, NC 27894
County: WILSON
"I certify, under penalty of law, that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) document and all attachments
were developed and implemented under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure
that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information required by the SPPP. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information gathered is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete"
"I certify that the SPPP has been developed, signed and retained at the facility location and the SPPP has been fully
implemented at the named facility location in accordance with the terms and conditions of the stormwater general
Permit."
"I am aware that there are significant penalties for falsifying information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations"
Sign (according to permit signatory requirements) and return this Certification. DO NOT SEND THE
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN WITH THE CERTIFICATION.
Signature
`115 o,;
Print or type name of person signing above
i
Date
?l aA+ M/a V1d q �"-r
Title
SPPP Certification 2199

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF INDIVIDUAL NPDES
.STORMWATER PERMIT
Two copies of each of the following shall accompany this submittal in order for the application to be
considered complete:
Initials
(Do not submit the site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
I. A current Site Map from the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The location of
industrial activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and
loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each outfall, building
locations and impervious surfaces should be clearly noted.
2. A summary of Analytical Monitoring results during the term of the existing permit (if your
permit required analytical sampling). Do not submit individual lab reports. The summary
can consist of a table including such items as outfall number, parameters sampled, lab
results, date sampled, and storm event data. *
3. A summary of the Visual Monitoring results. Do not submit individual monitoring reports.
The summary can consist of a table including such items as outfall number, parameters
surveyed, observations, and date monitoring conducted.
4. A summary of the Best Management Practices utilized at the permitted facility. Summary
should consist of a short narrative description of each BMP s in place at the facility. If the
implementation of any BMP's is planned, please include information on these BMP's.
5. A short narrative describing any significant changes in industrial activities at the permitted
facility. Significant changes could include the addition or deletion of work processes,
changes in material handling practices, changes in material storage practices, and/or
changes in the raw materials used by the facility.
b. Certification of the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan for the permitted facility (Sign and return attached form).
If the final year analytical monitoring of the existing permit term has not been completed
prior to filing the renewal submittal, then the last years monitoring results should be
submitted within 30 days of receipt of the laboratory reports. (i.e. do not withhold renewal
submittal waiting on lab results)
Representative storm sampling may now be conducted anytime during the year (the April to
November window has been eliminated) and the representative rainfall event is now
defined as a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches and is preceded by at least 72
hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred.

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Stormwater Analyses Summary Table
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC - Wilson, NC
Year of Permit
First Second
Third
1
Fourth
Fifth
Dat
I 13-A r-00 24-A -01
19-A r-02
21-A r-03
8-Oct-03
Parameter -East Outfall
Units
pH (Field/Lab)
SU
NR/5.98
616.21
6/6.05
61NR
6/6.25
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/I
1.04
1.24
3.65
5.33
1.96
Nitrate
mgll
0.543
0.115
0.249
0.257
0.239
Nitrite
mgll
0.183
<0.050
Part of Nitrate
<0.050
<0.050
Total Nitrogen
mgll
1.77
1.36
3.9
5.59
2.2
Total Phosphorous
mg/l
0.1126
0.2
0.334
0.09
0.224
Chemical Oxygen Demand
mgll
48.6
NR
NR
NR
<10.0
Total Suspended Solids
mg/l
5.0
NR
NR
NR
13
Zinc
mgli
0.179
OJ31
0.054
0.095
0.06
Event Precipitation
inches
0.25
1.5
0.3
0.3
1.40
Total Flow
MG
0.66
3.95
0.79
0.54
3.68
Parameter -South Outfall
Units
pH (Field/Lab)
SU
NR/6.20
6/6,24
5/6.22
6/NR
5.515.68
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/l
0.657
4.01
3.98
5.661,
2.94
Nitrate
mg/l
1.03
0.532
0.822
0.537
0.596
Nitrite
mgll
0.221
<0.050
Part of Nitrate
<0.050
<0.050
Total Nitrogen
mgll
1.91
4.53
4.8
6.2
3.54
Total Phosphorous
mgll
<0.050
0.12
0.33
0.183
<0.050
Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/I
39.9
NR
NR
NR
<10.0
Total Suspended Solids
mgll
20
UR
NR
NR
33
Zinc
mg/l
0.11
NR
NR
NR
0.087
Event Precipitation
inches
0.25
1.5
0.3
0.3
1.4
Total Flow
MG
0.027
1.64
0.33
0.16
1.05

Stormwater Qualitative Monitoring Summary Table
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC - Wilson, NC
Year of Permit
First Second Third
Third
Fourth
Fourth
Fifth
Date
I
13-Apr-0024-A r-01 11-Dec-01
1E Apr-02
4-Nov-02
21-Apr-03
8-Oct-03
Parameter -East Outfall
Units
Color
None
Light Brown
Light Brown
Light Brown
Light Brown
Light Brown
Light Brown
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
None
None
Stagnant Water
None
None
None
Clarity
1=clear
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Floating Solids
1= no solids
1
3
1
2
1
2
1
Suspended Solids
1= no solids
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
Foam
Yes/No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Oil Sheen
YeslNo
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Parameter -South Outfall
Units
Color
None
Light Brown
Light Gray
Light Brown
Light Gray
Light Brown
Light Gray
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Clarity
1=clear
2
1
2
5
2
2
2
Floating Solids
1= no solids
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
Suspended Solids
1= no solids
2
1
2
4
2
3
2
Foam
Yes/No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Oil Sheen
Yes/No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
•
•
•
•

Best Management Practices Summary
Bridgestone / Firestone North American Tire, LLC-Wilson, NC
Permit Number NCS000370
Unloading Best Management_ Practices
#6 fitel oil unloading area covered and diked.
Solvent unloading area covered and diked.
Covered process oil unloading areas (truck and rail).
Diked process oil unloading areas (truck and rail).
Storage Best Management Practices
#6 fuel oil storage area is covered and diked.
Solvent storage area is covered and diked.
Process oil storage area is covered and diked.
Used oil and sludge storage area is covered and diked.
Diesel air compressor is covered and diked.
Gasoline and generator diesel storage tanks are double walled.
Lube oil storage area covered and diked.
Other Best Management Practices
Storm water retention ponds to catch sediment.
Containment booms (2) across last storm water retention pond.
No raw materials stored outside.
Air compressor condensate treatment area covered and diked.
Oil trap on gasoline storage/maintenance staging area.
The hazardous waste storage pad is covered and diked.

Narrative of Changes in Industrial Activities
Bridgestone / Firestone North American Tire, LLC-Wilson, NC
Permit Number NCS000370
Outfall Areas
During 2002, Bridgestone / Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) discovered that
103,429 square feet of total area that had been assumed to be in the South Outfall was really
in the East Outfall. Of this, 76,063 square feet were paved. The total drainage area for the
South Outfall is 2,947,607 square feet of which 386,628 are paved or covered. In addition to
this, building additions since 2000 have added 41,040 square feet to the paved areas of the
East Outfall. The total drainage area for the East Outfall is 6,119,189 square feet of which
2,556,781 are paved or covered.
Raw Materials
During the last two years, usage of the solvent containing N-hexane and hexane isomers was
eliminated. This solvent was replaced by a naphtha/heptane based solvent and a pure
heptane solvent.
A liquid ethanol producing pigment replaced three solid ethanol producing pigments. The
liquid arrives by truck in totes and is stored inside. It is not exposed to storm water.
Activities
When the previous permit application was submitted, a tire shredding operation was
inadvertently left out of the application although it was listed on the site map that was
submitted. The operation has been moved once during the current permit's coverage period,
but the operation is still in the East OutfalPs drainage area. The tire shredding operation
does not produce fine particulate which could contaminate storm water and the area is swept
periodically to minimize storm water contamination. In addition, since the state of North
Carolina has approved shredded tire for use'in septic tank drainage beds, shredded cured tires
do not leach harmful amounts of contaminants in water contacting them.
BFNT has recently installed 3 peak shaving diesel fired generators and the City of Wilson
has installed one generator on site. The diesel tanks for these generators are double walled
and are away from any traffic that could damage them. The diesel unloading area for these is
not covered or diked.

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NPDES Permit
Renewal Application
Permit Number NCS000370
12/30/2009
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Table of Contents
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SITE DESCRIPTION AND MAP........................................................................................................................3
SUMMARY OF ANALYTICAL MONITORING RESULTS.....................................................................................3
SUMMARY OF VISUAL MONITORING RESULTS.............................................................................................7
SUMMARY OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.........................................................................................10
SIGNIFICANT FACILITY CHANGES................................................................................................................13
CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
PLAN............................................................................................................................................................13
AppendixA..................................................................................................................................................14
Appendix B ..................................................................................................................
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AppendixC..................................................................................................................................................16
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RENEWAL APPLICATION
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT No. NCS000370
The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Wilson North Carolina facility operates under an
individual stormwater discharge permit, number NC5000370 which was issued in June 2005 and went
into effect on July 1, 2005 with the renewal expiring June 30, 2010.
This package is being submitted to fulfill the renewal requirements as stated in the NPDES Stormwater
Permit Coverage Renewal Package sent by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (NCDENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on December 7, 2009.
This application package is intended to constitute a complete application for renewal and is being
submitted 180 days prior to expiration, as required by the current permit, Part III Section B Condition 1.
Each section of this document represents each of the six items listed as required information on the
supplemental information section of DWQ's renewal package. These six items are: site map, summary of
analytical monitoring results, summary of visual monitoring results, summary of best management
practices, short narrative of significant changes, and certification of the development of a SWPPP. In
addition to the required supplemental information, the renewal application form and the initialed
supplemental information for are included in Appendix A of this renewal package.
SITE DESCRIPTION AND MAP
The surface runoff at the facility is collected on -site and discharged to two surface water bodies. One of
the two surface runoff streams is collected in the drainage ditch located near the southwest property
corner and is discharged to a tributary creek of Toisnot Swamp Creek. This outfall is referred to as the
South outfall. Surface runoff is also collected in the two stormwater retention ponds located near the
northeast property corner and discharged to White Swamp Creek. This outfall is referred to as the East
outfall. This permit application contains 2 copies of a current site map in Appendix B, from the BATO
Wilson's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The map displays the locations of industrial
activities, including: storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and loading/unloading areas;
drainage areas for each of the two outfalls (South and East), building locations, and impervious surfaces.
SUMMARY OF ANALYTICAL MONITORING RESULTS
This section documents a summary of the analytical monitoring required by Part II Section B of the
current NPDES permit. The analytical monitoring requires that 9 samples be taken over the term of the
existing permit at each of the stormwater discharge outfalls (South and East). The analytical samples
taken during the term of this permit were performed during a representative storm event and analyzed
for Zinc, Total Suspended Solids, Oil and Grease, and pH. Total rainfall and rainfall event duration was
also monitored during each sampling event. The table below summarizes the results of all required
monitoring.

Year 1. Fall Sampling Event #1
Date: 11/15/2005
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.103
0.126
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
14
15
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
6.5
<5.6
pH
Standard
N/A
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.1
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
120
N/A
N/A
Year 2. Spring Sampling Event #2
Date: 6/21/2006
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.239
O.080
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
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Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
56.8
<5.3
pH
Standard
N/A
Total Rainfall
Inches
1.0
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
120
N/A
N/A
1) As documented in the reportsubmittal to NCDWO, TSS was inadvertently omitted from
sampling during this event, and therefore 2 TSS samples were taken during the second half of
this year.
Year 2, Fall Sampling Event #3
There are two sampling events during this period. One event samples TSS only to make up for the
missed TSS sample in the first half, and the second sampling event completes the requirements for the
semi-annual period.
Date: 8/16/2006
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
7
30
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.1
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
30
N/A
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Date: 11/7/2006
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.075
0.169
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
7
13
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
58.4
19.1
pH
Standard
N/A
4
5
Total Rainfall
Inches
1.5
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
1470
N/A
N/A
IYear 3 Soring Sampling Event #t4
Date: 6/20/2007
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.078
0.235
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
44
28
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
6
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.1
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
150
N/A
N/A
Year 3 _Fall Sampling Event #5
Date: 11/15/2007
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.192
0.221
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
13
154
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<7
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
6
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.3
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
345
N/A
N/A
Year 4, Spring Sampling Event #6
Date: 7/15/2008
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.054
5.77
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
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6
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Inches
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N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
190
N/A
N/A
IYear 4. Fall Sampling Event #7
IDate: 11/13/2008
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.155
0.188
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
5
32
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
6
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.3
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
300
N/A
N/A
IYear 5 SRring Sampling Event #8
Date: 7/31/2009
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.041
0.404
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L.
N/A
13
344
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
6
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.55
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
390
N/A
N/A
Year 5, Fall Sampling Event #9
Date: 11/18/2009
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.280
0.220
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
32
--1
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
6.82
6.90
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.7
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
1029
N/A
N/A
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SUMMARY OF VISUAL MONITORING RESULTS
This section documents a summary of the qualitative monitoring required by Part II Section C of the
current NPDES permit. The qualitative monitoring requires that 2 observations each year (one in the
spring, one in the fall) be performed at each of the stormwater discharge outfalls (South and East). The
qualitative monitoring performed during the term of this permit was performed twice each year and
included monitoring for color, odor, clarity, floating solids, suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other
obvious indicators of stormwater pollution. The table below summarizes the results of all required
monitoring.
Note: For monitoring of clarity, floating solids, and suspended solids, a numerical scaled rating is applied.
The following documents the scale used for each parameter:
Clarity: 1 is clear and 10 is very cloudy
Floating solids: 1 is no solids and 10 is the surface is covered in floating solids
Suspended solids: 1 is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy
Year 1, Fall Monitoring Event #1
Date: 11/10/2005
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Very light brown
Very light brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
3
2
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
Floating solids were
algae or some surface
plant growth
None
Year 2, Spring Monitoring Event #2
Date: 6/21/2006
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
2
1
Suspended Solids
1
2
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
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Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater None None
Pollution/Notes
Year 2, Fall Monitoring Event #3
Date: 11/7/2006
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
1
2
Suspended Solids
2
3
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
Year 3, Soring Monitoring Event #4
Date: 6/20/2007
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Tan
Light Tan
Odor
None
None
Clarity
2
3
Floating Solids
4
2
Suspended Solids
2
3
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
Floating solids looked
like natural organics
rather than stormwater
pollution
None
Year 3. Fall Monitoring Event #5
Date: 11/15/2007
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
No color, no tint
Gray color, medium tint
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
7
Floating Solids
2
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
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Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
IYear 4, Spring Monitoring Event #6
IDate: 7/14/2008
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Tan
Light Tan
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
2
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
Year 4. Fall Monitoring Event #7
Date: 11/13/2008
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light tan to clear
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
3
2
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
Year 5, Spring Monitoring Event #8
Date: 7/31/2009
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light brown
Light brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
7
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1 2
1

Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
Year 5, Snrine Monitorine Event #9
IDate: 11/18/2009
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Clear no tint
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
1
Floating Solids
2
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
SUMMARY OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
BATO-Wilson implements stormwater management practices to reduce the source of potential
stormwater pollutants whenever practicable. The specific stormwater management practices for the
industrial activities in the South Drainage Areas and East Drainage Areas are summarized in the
following text.
East Outfall BMPs
All stormwater from Drainage Area East discharges to a stormwater-settling pond. This pond has two
containment booms in series to contain and collect any floating pollutants. An absorbent boom
precedes the containment booms.
Zinc oxide and other zinc compounds are managed in the East Drainage Area. All handling including
unloading of zinc oxide and other zinc compounds are done inside the mixing building, Whenever
possible, the Facility utilizes zinc oxide in 2,500-pound sacks rather than smaller size sacks. All baghouse
equipment that collects zinc compound dust is regularly inspected for proper operation and promptly
repaired as needed. All empty waste zinc oxide and other zinc compound bags are disposed of in an
enclosed compactor container. In 2009, BATO decided to install a dust collection control of the
revip�ously uuncontrolled discharge a large final mix rubber mixer. This action required the facility to
submit air permit modification, and they are currently waiting for that modification to be issued before
the dust collector can be operated. BATO expects the system to be operational in early 2010.
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The wax/lobe oil unloading areas are curbed areas designed for unloading tanker trucks or rail car
tankers. The curbed areas are sized to contain the contents of a tanker truck or rail car tanker plus
precipitation. This area drains to the stormwater settling ponds. The wax/lube oil storage tanks are
located inside covered secondary containment areas. The containment areas are sized to contain the
contents of the largest tank plus precipitation. Any stormwater collected within these containment
areas is pumped out to the oil/water separator (O/WS) for treatment.
' The process solvent unloading area and tank farm are roofed and are surrounded by concrete dikes
sized to contain the contents of a tanker truck and the largest tank, respectively. Because this area is
roofed, very little stormwater comes into contact with the unloading or storage facilities. The secondary
containment for each solvent tank is equipped with a sump and pump to collect overspill and rainwater.
Fluids ponding in the containment structures are collected in sumps. The secondary solvent
containment areas and sumps are checked weekly. Any collected rainwater is either allowed to dry or
checked for the presence of solvents and then, if found to be solvent free, pumped out.
Drummed hazardous waste at the drummed hazardous waste storage area is stored in a roofed area so
as not to be exposed to stormwater. What stormwater does come into contact with the hazardous
waste storage area is generally allowed to dry unless hazardous waste were to be spilled into the
stormwater. In this event, the contaminated stormwater would be collected and disposed as hazardous
waste. The drain from this area is permanently plugged.
The storage area for totes of organic liquid is. located beside the hazardous waste 90-day storage area.
This area has a dike around it except for the entrance. Flow to a storm drain would be north, then east
and then south. A spill in this area can be isolated by berming the entrance to the area. This area is also
under roof.
Most of the water treatment chemical storage tanks at the process water pumphouse are located within
the process water pumphouse and are not exposed to stormwater. A tote of bleach is located outside
within a containment dike. Stormwater collected is pumped to the process water sump for use as
process water.
The railroad unloading area is inside a portion of the factory designed to contain several rail cars. All
unloading activities are indoors and protected from stormwater. Therefore, no stormwater contact
occurs during the unloading operation.
The truck unloading docks are equipped with side baffles. Trucks unloading bags and totes at the docks
back up to the docks such that materials are unloaded are not exposed to stormwater.
The containment structures of the process oil tanks are equipped with sumps for collection of overspill,
dumped condensate, and rainwater. Water and product accumulations collected in the sumps are
pumped to the plant's 0/WS for treatment.
The scrap manufacturing equipment stored in the East Drainage Area has the potential for contributing
pollutants to stormwater_if_the_scrap equipment is greasy, leaking oil, or rusting. To mitigate this, an
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equipment removal procedure is in place that requires equipment to be completely drained and free
from leaks prior to being released for storage and scrapping. For additional assurance, during the
periodic housekeeping inspections, the storage area and equipment capable of contributing pollutants
to stormwater are visually inspected to verify there are no leaks.
The oil demister area near mixing is inspected weekly as part of the SPCC inspection. The area is cleaned
periodically to minimize oil exposure to stormwater. Containment has been installed with oil/water
separation for stormwater.
The ##6 fuel oil unloading station is roofed. The fill connections of the unloading tanker truck are
contained within a concrete curbed area. The curbed area is sized to contain the contents of a tanker
truck plus precipitation. The fuel oil storage tank farm is roofed and enclosed within a containment dike
sized to contain the contents of the largest tank plus precipitation. In the event of heavy rainfall, if
stormwater collects in the containment, the oily water is pumped out and taken away by a qualified
contractor.
South Outfall BMPs
The south outfall consists of the following potential sources for stormwater contamination: drum and
used oil storage, air compressor condensate, lube oil storage area, gasoline storage tank, and truck
loading/unloading areas.
Any stormwater that gets into the drum storage area or the used oil storage area of the used oil/sludge
storage building is pumped to a tank or tote and taken to the oil/water separator or pumped out by a
contractor. This area is inspected weekly.
Condensate and/or stormwater that get in the air compressor containment are pumped by a contractor.
This area is inspected weekly.
Stormwater that gets into the Lube Oil Storage Building is pumped to the curbed oil/water separation
pit. This area is inspected weekly.
The containment and oil/water separation pit at the gasoline storage tank are inspected weekly. The oil
trap at the gasoline tank is cleaned as needed as determined by the weekly inspection.
Trucks loading tires at the warehouse loading docks back up to the docks such that the tires are not
exposed to stormwater. There is also a large gravel truck parking lot located on the south side of the
warehouse. The facility has decided to put in a silt fence along the south drainage area along the border
of this gravel parking lot. The facility current has a request for proposal out to several contractors and
are awaiting formal proposals. The facility plans to have the silt fence in place in early 2010.
For those materials that must be stored outside, not under cover and not within a bermed area, spill kits
are readily available and employees who handle materials are trained in procedures to minimize the risk
of spills as well as in proper spill response actions.

SIGNIFICANT FACILITY CHANGES
The facility has undergone some changes during the last 5 years which have potential impacts on
stormwater runoff. These changes have been documented in the facility's SWPPP and are summarized
in this section.
• Three new 2-megawatt generators and associated integral storage tanks were installed
at the facility.
' • A 500 gallon diesel fuel AST was added and is located in a process oil containment area.
This tank provides fuel for the rail car switch engines which are in the process oil tank
truck unloading area when they are being refueled.
• Reclaimed water use was added as one of the water services provided by the City of
Wilson.
a Bagged carbon black storage in East Drainage Area was removed.
• Storage of organic liquid in the East Drainage Area was added at the facility. This organic
liquid is stored in totes located beside the hazardous waste 90-day storage area. This
area has a dike around it except for the entrance. Flow to a storm drain would be north,
then east and then south. A spill in this area can be isolated by berming the entrance to
the area. This area is also under roof.
• A used oil tote storage area was added for used oil generated in the maintenance shop
which is stored for recycling in the Lube Oil Storage Building. It is inside the containment
of this area and any spill or overflows would be contained by the containment for this
area. The tote is located in the South Drainage Area.
CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STORMWATER
POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
See Appendix C for the signed certification regarding the development and implementation of the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for BATO Wilson.

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Stormwater Discharge Permit NCS000370
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully and
make all corrections/additions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
Owner Affiliation Information ' * Reissued Permit will be mailed to the owner address
Owner / Organization Name: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC.
Owner Contact: John McQuade
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Mailing Address: PO Box 1139
Wilson, NC 27894-1139
Phone Number: [phone] (252) 7- -6 —
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
FacHity/Permit Contact Information
Facility Name: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Facility Physical Address: 3001 Firestone Pkwy
Wilson, NC 27893
Facility Contact: John McQuade sae ti Lee.
Mailing Address: PO Box 1139
Wilson, NC 27894-1139
Phone Number: [phone] (252.) 246 — 7400
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Discharge Information
Receiving Stream Toisnot Swamp and White Swamp
Stream Class: C;Sw,NSW and C;NSW
Basin: Neuse and Tar -Pamlico River Basins
Sub -Basin: 03-04-07 and 03-03-03
Number of Outfalls:
Impaired WatersjjMDL
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL? ❑ Yes No 0 Don't Know
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such informatio is true, complete and accurate. Ole
Signature ✓ 6 • Date 09
Print or type name of person signing above _ r• tle
Please return this completed renewal application form to: Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attn: Brian Lowther
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
December 7, 2009
John McQuade
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
PO Box 1139
Wilson, NC 27894
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Permit Number NCS000370
Wilson County
Dear Permittee:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under NPDES Permit NCS000370. This
permit expires on June 30, 2010. To assure consideration for continued coverage under your individual
permit, you must apply to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)-for renewal of your permit. Enclosed
you will find an individual permit Renewal Application Form, Supplemental Information request, and
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification for your facility.
Filing the application form along with the requested Supplemental information will constitute your
application for renewal of this permit. Until your permit renewal is completed and you receive a new
permit, please continue to comply with all conditions and monitoring requirements in your expired
NPDES stormwater permit.., ;
The application and supplement must be completed and returned to DWQ by March 1, 2010. Failure to
request renewal within this time period will result in delay of your permit renewal and may result in a
civil assessment. Discharge of stormwater from your facility without coverage under a valid
stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in
assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions regarding permit renewal procedures please contact Brian Lowther of the
Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919)-807-6368 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
J�26r y r�c,f—
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Cc: Central Files
SPU Files
Raleigh Regional Office
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1617 Mail Service Center. Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91M07-63001 FAX 91M07-64921 Customer Servim 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Adon Employer
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF INDIVIDUAL
NPDES STORMWATER'PERMIT
Two copies of each of the following shall accompany this submittal in order for the application
to be considered complete:
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In' ials
1
2
(Do not submit the site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
A current Site Map from the Stormwater.Pollution Prevention Plan.' The location of
industrial'activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and
loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each outfall,
building locations and impervious surfaces should be clearly noted.
A summary of Analytical Monitoring results during the term. of the existing permit
(if your permit required analytical sampling). Do not submit individual lab reports.
The summary can consist of a table including such items as outfall number,
parameters sampled, lab results, date' sampled, and storm event data. H
3. A summary of the Visual Monitoring results. Do not submit individual monitoring
reports. The summary can consist of a table including such items as outfall number,
parameters surveyed, observations, and date monitoring conducted.
4
A summary of the Best Management Practices utilized at the permitted facility.
Summary should consist of a short narrative description of each_BMP's in place at
the facility. If the implementation of any BMP's is planned, please include
information on these BMP's.
A short narrative describing any significant changes in industrial activities at the
permitted facility. Significant changes could include the addition or deletiorr'of
work processes, changes in material handling practices, changes. in material storage
practices, and/or changes in the -raw materials used by the facility.
6. Certification of the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan for the permitted facility (Sign and return attached form).
If the final year analytical monitoring of the existing permit term has not been completed
prior to filing the renewal submittal, then the last years monitoring results should be submitted
within 30 days of receipt of the laboratory reports. (i.e. do not withhold renewal submittal
waiting on lab results)
Representative storm sampling may now be conducted anytime during the year (the April
to November window has been eliminated) and the representative rainfall event is now defined
as a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches and is preceded by at least 72 hours in
which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred.

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STORMWATER'POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
DEVELOPMENT AND: IMPLEMENTATION
CERTIFICATION :
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Storm water Permitting Unit
Facility Name: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Permit Number: NC5000370
' Location Address: 3001 Firestone Pkwy
Wilson, NC 27893
Cou nty: Wilson
t�a,w4'
"I certify, under penalty of law, that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)'-document and all
attachments were developed and implemented under my direction or supervision in accordance with. a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information required by the SPPP.
Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information gathered is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate and complete."
And
"I certify that the SPPP has been developed, signed and retained at the named facility location, and the SPPP
has been fully implemented at this facility location in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
stormwater discharge permit."
And .
"I am aware that there are significant penalties for falsifying information, including the p ibility ofaf nes and:;*.;
imprisonment for knowing violations." u '.
Sign (according to permit signatory requirements) and return this Certification. DO NOT
SEND STORMWATER POLLUTION. PREVENTION PLAN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION.•
G
Signature �� Date J O y
ot, V7V L hI New .-
Print or type name of person.signing above Titl
' SPPP Certification 5/09

February 9, 2005
Mr. Kenneth Schuster
Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Region
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Dear Mr. Schuster:
BRIDGESTONEIFIRESTONE.,.,,
NORTH AMERICAN TIRE,-LLC
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Wilson Plant,
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894
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This letter is the written report on the release from Bridgestone 1 Firestone
North American Tire, LLC's (BFNT's) process cooling water system on February 7,
2005. This release was reported to your office by phone to Mr. Ted Cashion at
approximately 10:30 AM on the 7th per 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a)(2). This written
report is submitted per 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a)(3).
Name of Facility: Bridgestone 1 Firestone North American Tire, LLC
Location of Facility: 3001 Firestone Parkway, Wilson, NC 27893
Class Assigned Facility: Not Applicable
Permit Number: Significant Industrial User Permit No. 8412 (assigned
by City of Wilson POTW)
Contact Name: Dennis L. Hargens
Telephone Number: [phone]
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1139, Wilson, NC 27894-1 139
Estimated nature and extent of environmental damage caused by the incident. -
The facility experienced a problem with a water pump, causing water that
normally would have been sent offsite for treatment to overflow its containment. An
estimated 10,000 gallons was lost from the basin of the process cooling water system,
some of which drained to the stormwater ditch that leads to White Swamp in the Tar
Pamlico Basin.
0

Mr. Kenneth Schuster
February 10, 2005
Page 2
BFNT conducted appropriate monitoring of the situation. BFNT and the City
of Wilson have observed no adverse environmental impacts from the release at this
time. No reportable quantities were involved in the release.
Countermeasures are being developed and implemented through BFNT's
Environmental Management System.
Sincerely,
�r
O ovM '14�
Dennis L. Hargens
Environmental Engineer

City of `Wilson
Wastewater 911anagement FaciCxty
Industrial Field Investigation 1 Inspection Report
1) Investigator(s):
Date:
Time:
2)
Site Inspected:
3)
Address:
4)
Contact Person:
Title:
Phone #:
5)
Inspection Type:
6) Purpose:
7) Summary:
Jimmy Pridgen — Pretreatment Coordinator
February 7, 2005
10:40 AM
Bridgestone / Firestone
3001 Firestone Parkway — Wilson, North Carolina
Dennis Hargens
Environmental Engineer
[phone]
Unannounced ( X) Scheduled
Conference ( ) Complaint { X ) Spill ( ) Violation
Other:
Follow up on spill to stormwater at Bridgestone / Firestone facility that was reported to the City of
Wilson and then to NCDENR-DWQ RRO.
Dennis Hargens of Bridgestone / Firestone contacted me at 10:10 AM today to report that a spill
had occurred from their cooling towers and the excess water had reached a stormwater drain in the
nearby parking lot. I met him at the site of the spill at approximately 10:40 AM.
The spill was caused by the failure of the pumps in the lift station that discharges wastewater from
the Bridgestone / Firestone to the City of Wilson's wastewater collection system. As I entered the
security gate, it was noted that maintenance personnel were already working on the lift station that
is located near the gate. Mr. Hargens later informed me that if they were not able to make prompt
repairs, they would bring in temporary pumps and hoses to facilitate discharge of the wastewater
from the lift station to the next downstream manhole. The water from the cooling towers flows to
a pit that contains an overflow pipe that allows excess cooling water to flow to the lift station for
eventual discharge to the City of Wilson's wastewater collection system. When the lift station
pumps failed, there was nowhere for the excess cooling water to flow which caused the system to
eventually backup. The water collection area beneath the cooling towers eventually reached its
capacity and the cooling water was forced to overflow onto the grassy area surrounding the
cooling towers. The cooling water eventually flowed through the grassy area and onto a paved
area and then continued to flow to the lowest point, which was a stormwater drain located in the
paved area. Mr. Hargens estimated that greater than 1,000 gallons had probably entered the
stormwater collection system, but he did not think'more than 15,000 gallons had been discharged.
The cooling water that was discharged appears to be very clear. It exhibits no color, and no solids,
nor was a visual sheen present. The water from this process is used for cooling purposes in the
facility. While there were no visual signs of contaminants, it should be noted that the cooling
water is treated with chemicals to prevent bacteriological growth within the cooling system. Some
biocides may be present. Also there is a very remote possibility that the discharged water could
contain domestic sewage, but that is not expected to be the case, nor were there any visual signs to
indicate this possibility had occurred.
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Industrial Field Investigation /Ins ection a ort February 7 2005
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Bridgestone / Firestone Page 2 of 2
7) Summary (cont.): Mr. Hargens and I then traveled to the location on the property where the discharge from the
stormwater collection system enters a wide drainage ditch. There were no visible signs to indicate
that harm had been done to the ecological system of the drainage area. It was also noted that
Bridgestone / Firestone has permanent floating booms in place immediately downstream of the
discharge point to collect any floatables that may be discharged via the stormwater collection
system.
8) Violations: There are no violations with regards to the Bridgestone / Firestone's Sewer Discharge Permit or
the City of Wilson's Sewer Use Ordinance. Bridgestone / Firestone is not connected to the City of
W ilson's stormwater collection system. The possible issuance of any violations for the overflow
of the cooling water that entered Bridgestone / Firestone's stormwater collection system will have
to be determined by the NCDENR-DWQ RRO.
With regards to this incident, the City of Wilson feels that Bridgestone / Firestone took reasonable
preventative steps and appropriate action to minimize possible damage to the environment. At no
time did Bridgestone / Firestone exhibit any signs of neglect with regards to this incident.
9) Action Taken: Mr. Hargens will continue to visually monitor the drainage ditch that received the discharge for
any signs of ecological damage.
10) Follow-up Required: Follow-up with Mr. Hargens with regards to Item #9 to determine if any ecological damage
occurred.

April 13, 2005
Mr. Dennis L. Hargens, Environmental Engineer
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
P.Q. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
Subject:
Dear Mr. Hargens:
• • Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Draft NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit No. NCS000370
Bridgestone/Firestone North American
Tire, LLC
Wilson County
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft stormwater permit for your facility. Please review the draft
very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
The draft permit contains the following significant changes from this facility's current permit:
• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Nitrogen (TN), and Total Phosphorus (TP) monitoring
have been removed from Part II, Sec. B.
• Oil and Grease (O&G) and Naphthalene monitoring have been added to Part 11, Sec. B. The
permit still requires Total Zinc, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and pH monitoring.
• All analytical monitoring has changed from annual to semi-annual (once in the spring and once
in the fall). This change is based on the Division's revised strategy for stormwater monitoring in
renewal permits and makes stormwater discharge sampling frequency consistent with qualitative
monitoring. Please note that analytical monitoring must still be performed during a
representative storm event (whereas qualitative does not).
• Instead of "cut-off concentrations," the Division has incorporated benchmark values into the
permit. These benchmarks are not permit limits but should be used as guidelines for your
facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). If any measurements exceed benchmark
values, your facility should evaluate the effectiveness of its Best Management Practices (BMPs),
review and/or update its SPPP, and document any efforts to address stormwater contamination
(see Part II, Sections B and D).
• 'Total Flow monitoring has been removed. The permit still requires Total Rainfall amount and
Rainfall Event Duration be recorded for each sampling event. This change is also based on the
Division's revised strategy for stormwater monitoring in renewal permits. Please note that the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) site map must include drainage area for each
outfall in acres and the percentage of each drainage area that is impervious (see Part II, Sec. A).
North Carolina Division of Water Quality [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center FAX [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usl

Mr. Dennis Hargens • •
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
Permit No. NC5000370
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Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty (30) days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in about two months.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, contact me at [phone] x 529 or
[e-mail].
S' cerely,
Be y A. Ge rgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Permitting Unit
cc: r Raleigh Regional Office,_Water_Quality Section.(w/attachment)
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attachments
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NCS000370 • • 0 •
4/4/2005 Addendum to Staff Report for NCS000370
The analytical monitoring strategy for stormwater permits is shifting to Semi -Annual (spring and
fall windows —same as qualitative monitoring) in most cases to ensure sufficient data are
collected at facilities throughout the permit term. Also, benchmark concentrations are being
incorporated into permits for most parameters [except for nutrients, when the only reason is that
discharge is to NSW classified waters (not because of materials or processes), and the purpose is
only to determine whether a site is a significant contributor.] Stormwater discharge
measurements above these benchmark levels will prompt the permittee to re-examine the
effectiveness of its BMPs and SPPP, and to document efforts taken to reduce run-off
contamination.
This permit is being revised prior to Public Notice to (1) require semi-annual monitoring (a
change from annual in the previous permit), (2) to include benchmark concentrations for Zinc*,
TSS, Oil and Grease, Naphthalene, and pH in Section B, and (3) require semi-annual monitoring
for vehicle maintenance activities (as well as benchmarks for those parameters). This;'facility
historically has not triggered vehicle maintenance monitoring and will not likely be affected by
the changes to Section D.
*Note: the benchmark value for Zn is 0.117 mg/l, based on the EPA Multi -Sector Permit for the
rubber and plastics industry. The t/s FAV (Final Acute Value, reflective of acute effects on
aquatic life) for Zn is 0.067 mg/l. Future data review should consider both thresholds to
determine need for monitoring.
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1 •• Permit No. NCS000370
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General. Sta ut 143'215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Glina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollu a*on Control Act, as amended,
Bridgesto�neyir one
North American ire, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge �'tsNV�wlattekqgjrm a facility located at
Bridgestone/Fires"o e North American Tire, LLC
.'Firestone Parkway
Wilson, NC
Wilson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary {UT} to Toisnot Swamp, a class C-Sw-
NSW stream in the Neuse River Basin, and White Swamp, a class C-NSW stream in the Tar -
Pamlico River Basin, in accordance with.the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V and VI hereof.
Note: Draft Pennit Dates are Approximate
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2005.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2010.
Signed this day June 6, 2005.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

44ermit No. NCS000370
PART
Section A:
Section B:
Section C:
PART II
Section A:
Section B:
Section C:
Section D:
PART III
Section A:
Section B:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Individual Permit Coverage
Permitted Activities
Location 1
MONITORIN
DISCHARGE
Stormwate
Analytical
Qualitativf
On -Site Vi
STANDARD CONDITIONS
Compliance
and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
S.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
General Conditions
1.
Individual Permit Expiration
2.
Transfers
PERMITTED
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Permit No. NCS000370
3. Signatory Requirements
4. Individual Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
5. Permit Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
2.
Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense
3.
Bypassing of Stormwater Control Faciliti
Section D: Monitoring and Records
I.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
5.
Representative O all
6.
Record Retention
7.
Inspection and ntty
Section E: Reporting
Requirements
1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
5.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Bypass
8.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9.
Other Noncompliance
10.
Other Information
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VI DEFINITIONS
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*ermit No. NCS000370
PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this permit.
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, theperrdittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina o?,,heparateMstorm sewer system which has
been adequately treated and managed in accordance wtth�tl a to 'acid conditions of this
individual permit. All discharges shall be in accordaNceith the ditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface wate.o j the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered y,an t& permit, authorization or approval.
This permit does not relieve the ermittee fr"omIre" unlit for cum fiance with an other
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applicable federal, state, or local law, rule starafd, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
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• • 4�ermit No. NCS000370
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this individual permit. The Plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following items:
Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expected to- -on ribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall con atn t ollowiVf.
a. A general location map (USGS quadr iftmap or appropriately drafted
equivalent map), showing the facility,s locatiio in relation to transportation
�r-,
routes and surface waters, the nanle�of�the r eiving water(s) to which the
stormwater outfall(s) discharges, o ischarge is to a municipal separate
storm sewer system, the na,�,� of,�the municipality and the ultimate receiving
waters; and accurate latitu. a anY o gitude of the point(s) of discharge.
b. A narrative descripti of st empractices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process s, ustorparticulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practice
C. A site map dawn tO' cale with the following items:
(1) Dt t' ce legend and north arrow
(2) Location of industrial activities (including storage of materials,
disposal areas, process areas and loading and unloading areas)
(3) Drainage structures
(4) Delineated drainage areas for each outfall
(5) Drainage area for each outfall in acres and percentage of
each drainage area that is impervious
(6) Building locations
(7) Existing BMPs and impervious surfaces
(8) For each outfall, a narrative description of the potential pollutants that
could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge.
d. A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the 3 previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill
impacts.
C. Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be signed in
accordance with the requirements found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section
B, Paragraph 3.
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Permit No. NCS000370
2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
a. Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure
of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is
not practical, the stormwater management plan sh&11 document the feasibility of
diverting the stormwater runoff away from areg& f potential contamination.
b. Secondary Containment Schedule. A sche'dule tc provide secondary containment
for bulk storage of liquid materials, stoage of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization l'ct (SARA) water priority
chemicals, or storage of hazardous substances to prevent leaks and spills from
contaminating stormwater runa'f. If'thesecondary containment devices are
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connected directly to stormwa er conveyance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by manually activate valves or other similar devices [which shall be
secured with a loc _ TJg mechanism] and any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area shall�b�e at`ainimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall
staining, visible sheens adry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated
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stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be
uncontaminated by thematerial stored within the containment area. Records
documenting �th' individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a
period of five years.
C. BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to be considered such as, but not limited to, oil and grease
separation, debris control, vegetative filter strips, infiltration and stormwater
detention or retention, where necessary. The need for structural BM -Ps shall be
based on the assessment of potential of sources to contribute significant quantities
of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through monitoring of
stormwater discharges.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the
SPRP shall be identified. A responsible person shall be on -site at all times during facility
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or
exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
stormwater specific. Therefore, a SPCC plan may be a component of the SPRP, but may
not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common
elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
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11krmit No. NCS000370
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance program shall be developed. The program shall document schedules of
inspections and maintenance activities of stormwater control systems, plant equipment
and systems. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of
these areas shall be incorporated into the program.
5. Employee Training. Training schedules shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and
preventative maintenance activities for all personnel involved in any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater rUnoff. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Weventi` on Plan shall identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordination 4evelopment, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components ofthe Plan shall be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall atfi`end! the',Plan whenever there is a change in
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design, construction, operation, or maintenancerwhich has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants u0surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be reviewe&and updated on an annual basis.
The Director may notify the y\imittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the
.
minimum requirements d6the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
submit a time schedule/to the Dire for for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 3) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
8. Facility Inspection Program. Facilities are required to inspect all stormwater systems on
at least a semiannual schedule, once in the fall (September -November) and once in the
spring (April - June). The inspection and any subsequent maintenance activities
performed shall be documented, recording date and time of inspection, individual(s)
making the inspection and a narrative description of the facility's stormwater control
systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these inspections shall be
incorporated into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring as required in Part II of this permit shall
be performed in addition to facility inspections.
9. Implementation. The permittee shall document all monitoring, measurements,
inspections and maintenance activities and training provided to employees, including the
log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the
industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall
be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his
authorized representative immediately upon request.
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Permit No. NCS000370
SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater subject to the provisions of this permit.
Analytical monitoring of stormwater discharges shall be performed as specified below in Table
1.
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of nine analytical samplings being conducted over the term
of the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO). The permittee shall complete the
minimum nine analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified below in Table 2.
Monitoring results shall be compared to the benchmark value's in'Table 3. The benchmark
values in Table 3 are not permit limits but should be Ad as guiUelines►for the permittee's
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The permittee shall evaluate the sources of any
benchmark exceedances and evaluate the effectiveness o any site BMPs. The permittee shall
review and/or update the SPPP and document any efforts to ddress stormwater contamination.
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requi
DWharge , .. ;
Characteristics; "
Units',Type?�.°
Measureme`nt Frequency
c Sample
Sample
..
rLocation3`
Zinc, Total
mu 1,
Semi-annually
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
In L
�IV Semi-annual/
Grab
SDO
Oil and Grease4
m /L
Semi-annually
Grab4
SDO
Naphthalene `�m�L
Semi-annual/
Grab
SDO
H
st ndard
Semi-annuall
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfall
inches
Semi-annually-
-
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
Semi-annually-
-
Footnotes:
I Measurement Frequency: All analytical monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April -
June) and once in the fall (September - November). See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative
outfall status has been granted.
4 The grab sample for oil and grease should be skimmed from the surface in a quiescent (calm) zone, if possible.
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4 ermit No. NCS000370 •
Table 2. Monitoring Schedule
1Vlonitorm eriod
g.p
Sam le Number
p
Start." .: _`
End -
Year I — Fall
1
September 1, 2005
November 30, 2005
Year 2 — Spring
2
April 1, 2006
June 30, 2006
Year 2 — Fall
3
September 1, 2006
November 30, 2006
Year 3 -- Spring
4
April 1, 2007
June 30, 2007
Year 3 — Fall
5
September 1, 2007
November 30, 2007
Year 4 — Spring
6
April 1, 2008
June 30, 2008
Year 4 — Fall
7
September 1, 2008
November 30, 2008
Year 5 — Spring
8
April 1, 2009
June 30, 2009
Year 5 — Fall
9
September 1,),20,90
November 30, 2009
Footnotes:
I Maintain semi-annual monitoring during permit renewal process
c
Table 3. Benchmark Values for Analytical Momtoring
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Benchmark
Zinc, Total
mg/L
r 0.117
Total Suspended Solids
,r
tglL l a
100
Oil and Grease
7..�
30
Naphthalene l
=ern
1.15
pH J
standard
6-9
SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 3. Qualitative
monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests
are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls is performed when stormwater
discharge occurs but does not need to be performed during a representative storm event.
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the Permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the
discovery. This documentation will be maintained with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan.
All qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April - June) and
once in the fall (September - November).
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Permit No. NCS000370
Table 3. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Charactertstics' `
ti
F requencyl
z
.i z
Monitoring
Locatiol
Color
Semi-annually
SDO
Odor
Semi-annually
SDO
Clarity
Semi-annually
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi-annually
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi-annually
SDO
Foam
Semi-annually
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi-annually
SDO ,
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
Semi-annually
SD
1 )41
Footnotes:
I Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be
regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE
Facilities which have any vehic.
55 gallons of new motor oil per
analytical monitoring as specif
AF
outfalls which discharge stormv
stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
activity occurring on -site which uses more than
veraged over the calendar year shall perform
ble 5. This monitoring shall be performed at all
from vehicle maintenance areas.
All analytical monitoring shall be performcd during a representative storm event. The required
monitoring will result in a minimum of nine analytical samplings being conducted over the term
of the permit at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) which discharges stormwater runoff
from vehicle maintenance areas. The permittee shall complete the minimum nine analytical
samplings in accordance with the schedule specified in Table 2 (Section B).
Monitoring results shall be compared to the benchmark values in Table 6. The benchmark
values in Table 6 are not permit limits but should be used as guidelines for the permittee's
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The permittee shall evaluate the sources of any
benchmark exceedances and evaluate the effectiveness of any site BMPs. The permittee shall
review and/or update the SPPP and document any efforts to address stormwater contamination.
Table 5. Analytical Monitoring Re uirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance
Disg argeChrcterishcs
Unfits
ent
��mpele
Freuen 1
?�
Locat 3
„..
y
on.
H
standard
Semi-annually
Grab
SDO
Oil and Grease
mg/1
Semi-annually
Grab
SDO
Total suspended Solids
m l
Semi-annually
Grab
SDO
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Opermit No. NCS000370
New Motor Oil Usagegallons/month
Semi-annually
Estimate
-
Total Rainfall
inches
Semi-annually
_
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
Semi-annually
_
Footnotes:
I Measurement Frequency: All analytical monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April -
June) and once in the fall (September - November). See Table 2 (Section B) for schedule of monitoring periods.
Z If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the
pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. If the detention pond discharges only in response
to a storm event exceeding a ten year design storm, then no analytical monitoring is required and only qualitative
monitoring shall be performed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwat+dis harge outfall SDO} that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance act viti occur.
Table b. Benchmark Values for Vehicle Maintenance Analytical Monitoring
Discha'rge,'Characteristics
Units
Benchmark°
Total Suspended Solids
mg/L
100
Oil and Grease
m }
j 30
pH
standard C
6-9
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, F.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
December 7, 2004
Dennis L. Hargens
Environmental Engineer
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27994-1139
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit Number NCS000370
Individual Stormwater Permit
CWilson-Counfy"j
Dear Mr. Hargens:
DEC 1 A 2004
The Division of Water Quality's Stormwater Permitting Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your
renewal application for coverage under NPDES Permit Number NCS000370 on October 31, 2004. The
submitted renewal package contained the following items:
➢ Signed application
➢ Site map
➢ Analytical monitoring results summary
➢ Qualitative monitoring results summary
Best Management Practices summary
➢ Narrative describing significant changes at the permitted facility
➢ .Signed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan certification
We have conducted a preliminary review of the renewal application and supplemental information, and
the package appears to be complete. No additional information is required at this time. If you have any
questions about the renewal process or would like to discuss this letter, please contact me at (919) 733-
5083, extension 529.
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Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
August 8, 2003
BRIDGESTONEORESTONENORTH AMERICA
ATTN: DENNIS HARGENS, OR SUCCESSOR
PO BOX 1139
WILSON, NC 278941139
Dear Permittee:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
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Permit Number NCS000370
Wilson County
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under NPDES Permit NCS000370. This permit expires
on April 30, 2004. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires that an application for
permit renewal be filed tit least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. In order to assure your continued
coverage under your permit, you must apply to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit.
To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in advance that your permit will be expiring. Enclosed
you will find an individual permit renewal application form, supplemental information request, and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan certification.
Filing the application form along with the requested supplimental information will constitute your application for
renewal of your permit. As stated above, the application form must be completed and returned along with all
requested information by November 2, 2003 in order for the permit to be renewed by April 30, 2004.
Failure to request renewal by November 2, 2003 may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of Stormwater from your facility
without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Bill Mills of the Stormwater and
General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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