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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000594_Application_20180626Please print or type in the unshaded areas only. WS 000 5— 191 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0086. FORM U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY I. EPA I.D. NUMBER 5 TA 1 GENERAL INFORMATION \=CEPA Consolidated Permits Program F 2789WSPRRS1613W p GENERAL (Read the "General Instructions" before starting.) z 13 1a ,s LABEL ITEMS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS : If a preprinted label has been provided, affix it in the designated space. Review the information carefully, H any of it I.. EPA I.D. NUMBER is incorrect, cross through it and enter the correct data in the appropriate fill-in area below. Also, if any of the preprinted data is absent (the area to the left of the label space lists the 111. FACILITY NAME PLEASE PLACE LABEL IN THIS SPACE_ information that should appear), please provide it in the proper '. fill-in area(s) below. If the label is complete and correct, you V. FACILITY MAILING need not complete Items I, III, V, and A (except WEI which ADDRESS must be completed regardless). Complete all items if no label has been provided. Refer to the instructions for detailed item VL FACILITY LOCATION descriptions and for the legal authorizations under which this data is collected. II. POLLUTANT CHARACTERISTICS INSTRUCTIONS: Complete A through J to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the EPA. If you answer "yes" to any questions, you must submit this form and the supplemental form listed in the parenthesis following the question. Mark "X" in the box in the third column if the supplemental form is attached. If you answer "no" to each question, you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer "no" if your activity is excluded from permit requirements; see Section C of the instructions. See also, Section D of the instructions for definitions of bold-faced terms. Mark 'X' Mark'X' YES NO FORM ATTACHED YES NO FORM ATTACHED SPECIFIC QUESTIONS SPECIFICQUESTIONS A Is this facility a publicly owned treatment works which B. Does or will this facility (either existing or proposed) results in a discharge to waters of the U.S.? (FORM 2A) X include a concentrated animal feeding operation or X aquatic animal production facility which results in a 16 17 16 19 29 21 discharge to waters of the U.S? (FORM 2B) C. Is this a facility which currently results in discharges to�/ X D. Is this a proposed facility (other than those described in A waters of the U.S. other than those described in A or B or B above) which will result in a discharge to waters of X above? (FORM 2C) zz 23 the U.S.? (FORM 2D) 25 26 r E. Does or will this facility treat, store, or dispose of F. Do you or will you inject at this facility industrial or hazardous wastes? (FORM 3) X municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum X containing, within one quarter mile of the well bore, za 30 underground sources of drinking water? (FORM 4) 31 32 33 G. Do you or will you inject at this facility any produced water H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for special or other fluids which are brought to the surface in processes such as mining of sulfur by the Frasch process, connection with conventional oil or natural gas production, X solution mining of minerals, in situ combustion of fossil X inject fluids used for enhanced recovery of of or natural fuel, or recovery of geothermal energy? (FORM 4) gas, or inject fluids for storage of liquid hydrocarbons? (FORM 4) 37 38 39 I. Is this facility a proposed stationary source which is one J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source which is of the 28 industrial categories listed in the instructions and�/ X NOT one of the 28 industrial categories listed in the X which will potentially emit 100 tons per year of any air instructions and which will potentially emit 250 tons per pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act and may affect year of any air pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act 40 41 az " m 45 or be located in an attainment area? (FORM 5) and may affect or be located in an attainment area? (FORM 5) III. NAME OF FACILITY c 1 SKIP SePRO Research & Techno ogy Campus 15 i6 - 29 39 69 IV. FACILITY CONTACT A NAME & TITLE (last, first, & title) B. PHONE (area code & no.) J2c Wil is, Ben, Aquatic Development Scientist ( 5 ) 3 1-7 9 15 16 15 46 48 49 51 52. 55 V.FACILTY MAILING ADDRESS A STREET OR P.O. BOX c 3 16013 Watson Seed arm Roa s ,6 4s B. CITY OR TOWN C. STATE D. ZIP CODE c 4 Whitakers 15 16 C 24843. 4a 41 42 47 51 VI. FACILITY LOCATION A STREET, ROUTE NO. OR OTHER SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER J55 1 0 3 Watson See arm Roa 5 16 45 B. COUNTY NAME Nash 46 79 C. CITY OR TOWN D. STATE I E. ZIP CODE F. COUNTY CODE (ifknown) c 6 W i a e sC 2 8 1 u 1s 4o n az a s1 sz s4 EPA Form 3510-1 (8-90) �,I��'�3 a, "'11.13,70 JUN 26 2018 DENR-LAND QUALITY STORMWATER PERMITTING CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT VII. SIC CODES (4 -digit, in order ofprioriti A FIRST B. SECOND c (spec) Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere(s/x cijV) Testing Laboratories 7 15 116 2879 19 classified 7 15 8734 16 C. THIRD D. FOURTH (specify) Commercial Physical and Biological Research ('yx trJl) Agricultural Production Crops 7 8731 9 7 0131 16 9 V111. OPERATOR INFORMATION A. NAME B. Is the name listed in Item VII I -A also the owner? 8 SePRO Development Company III, LLC p YES ❑ NO 15 16 55 66 C. STATUS OF OPERATOR (Enter the appropriate letter into the answer box: if "Other, " speci/v.) D. PHONE (area code & no.) F = FEDERAL M = PUBLIC (otherthanfederal or state) =STATE P (specify) JA(317) 216-8280 O =OTHER (specify) P = PRIVATE 56 15 6 18 119 21 2] 26 E. STREET OR P.O. BOX 11550 N Meri ian Street Suite 600 26 55 F. CITY OR TOWN G. STATE H. ZIP CODE IX. INDIAN LAND II IIs the facility located on Indian lands? JB Carmel IN 46032 13YES ® NO u 47 - 51 s 16 as a1 az X. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS A NPDESDischa es to Su ace Water D. PSD Air Emissions om Pro sedSources) c r c r i g N General permit NCG560000 g P NA 15 16 1] 18 38 15 16 1] 18 30 B. UIC Unde roundln'ectron o Fluids E. OTHER s eci C r i g U ° r T NA 9 A H S P 2 P-14-023 3 ciify) S. ederal permit to move live noxious weeds by Interstate 15 M 17 16 30 15 16 1] 18 30 C. RCRA H�ardoasWastes E. OTHER s eci c r i c rI Ffy s =b g R NCD986189074 g NCDA&CS 041713001 CarolinaDepartment of Agriculture permit to move noxiuos weeds 1s 16 117118 MI 15 w 1 17118 ao XI. MAP Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries. The map must show the outline of the facility, the location of each of its emsting and proposed intake and discharge structures, each of its hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, and each well where it injects fluids underground. Include all springs, rivers, and other surface water bodies in the map area. See instructions for precise requirements. XII. NATURE OF BUSINESS (provide a brief description) The 410 acre SePRO Research and Technology Campus (SRTC) produces soybeans and cotton, laboratory assays, herbicide and algaecide manufacturing, and scientific studies. The campus grows 201.5 acres of soybeans and cotton commercially, which is the main land use (50.880. Laboratory assays support scientific studies, manufacturing, and critical technical data for the proper use of SePRO aquatic herbicide products (product stewardship). Manufacturing consists of the production of US EPA and North Carolina registered aquatic use herbicides and algaecides, and agricultural use herbicides. Research at the SRTC is for the development and stewardship of specialty environmental products in aquatics (surface waters), turf, ornamental, and agricultural industries. XIII. CERTIFICATION (see instructions) I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment. A NAME & OFFICIAL TITLE (type orprint) B. SIGNATURE C. DATE SIGNED Dr.Tyler Koschnick, Vice President 19 :ruNc 20116 COMMENTS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY c C ifi ss EPA Form 3510-1 (8-90) EPA ID Number (copy from Item 1 of Form 1)� Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0086 Please print ortvpe in the unshaded areas only. 2789WSPRRS1613W Approval expires 5-31-92 FORM�oEPA ZFApplication NPDES U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 for Permit to Discharge Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity Paperwork Reduction Act Notice Public reporting burden for this application is estimated to average 28.6 hours per application, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate, any other aspect of this collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including suggestions which may increase or reduce this burden to: Chief, Information Policy Branch, PM -223, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460, or Director, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. I. Outfall Location For each outfall, list the latitude and longitude of its location to the nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water. A Outfall Number D. Receiving Water (list) B. Latitude C. Longitude (name) 1 36.00 1 7.00 26.42 77.00 43.00 37.69 Fishing Creek II. Improvements A. Are you now required by any Federal, State, or local authority to meet any implementation schedule for the construction, upgrading or operation of wastewater treatment equipment or practices or any other environmental programs which may affect the discharges described in this application? This includes, but is not limited to, permit conditions, administrative or enforcement orders, enforcement compliance schedule letters, stipulations, court orders, and grant or loan conditions. 2. Affected Outfalls 4. Final 1. Identification of Conditions, Compliance Date Agreements, Etc. number source of discharge 3. Brief Description of Project a. req. b. proj. NA B: You may attach additional sheets describing any additional water pollution (or other environmental projects which may affect your discharges) you now have under way or which you plan. Indicate whether each program is now under way or planned, and indicate your actual or planned schedules for construction. III. Site Drainage Map Attach a site map showing topography (or indicating the outline of drainage areas served by the ouffalls(s) covered in the application if a topographic map is unavailable) depicting the facility including: each of its intake and discharge structures; the drainage area of each storm water outfall; paved areas and buildings within the drainage area of each storm water outfall, each known past or present areas used for outdoor storage of disposal of significant materials, each existing structural control measure to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff, materials loading and access areas, areas where pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and fertilizers are applied; each of its hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal units (including each area not required to have a RCRA permit which is used for accumulating hazardous waste under 40 CFR 262.34); each well where fluids from the facility are injected underground; springs, and other surface water bodies which received storm water discharges from the facility. EPA Form 3510-2F (1-92) Page 1 of 3 Continue on Page 2 966146 966996 967846 968696 969546 970396 971246 972096 Eu 0 1'20r� 100 9S � f'•'� �,tio '�'........�-�. T fi `k •a f95'� ��F..1•95 o Qh� , tn O • vii V1 p 10 c� opo �_ - �� . '"` a° ago v� 1,30vr ,� en 105 N Ha d Waste. t, z Ou a 1=1 0 Acc m ulati Site r/o A In 'a ' 120 a en 4 O ,� 1.3030 _:. %,�1 w Legend r k 0 950 1,900 3,800 Feet :A �g ` Drinking Water Well Scale:1:25,209 120XX �.► Flow Direction' USGS Map Whitakers, NC �s SRTC Property Boundary Location Map SePRO Co'rperation r 15 ' ` Whitakers, North Carolina N ins p , m Agriculture, Residential, and Industrial r o l30} a land use within map area kn. M 966146 9669% 967846 968696 969546 970396 971246 972096 m Continued from the Front IV. Narrative Description of Pollutant Sources A. For each outfall, provide an estimate of the area (include units) of imperious surfaces (including paved areas and building roofs) drained to the outfall, and an estimate of the total surface area drained by the outfall. Outfall Area of Impervious Surface Total Area Drained Outfall Area of Impervious Surface Total Area Drained Number (provide units) (provide units) Number (provide units) (provide units) 1 3.04 acres 401.6 acres B. Provide a narrative description of significant materials that are currently or in the past three years have been treated, stored or disposed in a manner to allow exposure to storm water; method of treatment, storage, or disposal, past and present materials management practices employed to minimize contact by these materials with storm water runoff, materials loading anC access areas, and the location, manner, and frequency in which pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners, and fertilizers are applied. See next page C. For each outfall, provide the location aid a description of existing structural and nonstructural control measures to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff, and a description of the treatment the storm water receives, including the schedule and type of maintenance for control and treatment measures and the ultimate disposal of any solid or fluid wastes other than by discharge. Outfall List Codes from Number Treatment Table 2F-1 1 Copper, sulfate,and surfactants are housed in a roofed manufacturing facility. 1 Above ground diesel tank, used oil tank, ethylene diamine, and ethanol amine have secondary containment outside. V. Nonstormwater Discharges A. I certify under penalty of law hat the ou fall(s) covered by this application have been tested or evaluated for the presence of nonstormwater discharges, and that all nonstormwater discharged from these o,itfall(s) are identified in either an accompanying Form 2C or From 2E application for the outfall. Name and Official Title (type or print) Signature Date Signed Dr. Tyler Koschnick, Vice President Z0 `r B. Provide a description of the method used, the date of any testing, and the onsite drainage points that were directly observed during a test. NA VI. Significant Leaks or Spills Provide existing information regarding the history of significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants at the facility in the last three years, including the approximate date and location of the spill or leak, and the type and amount of material released. A EPA Form 3510-21' (1-92) Page 2 of 3 Continue on Page 3 968216 968716 969216 969716 970216 0 leo o tn ao M M ,o 110 105 \00 1.20 ,�0 -•. .,.... ., !�o Outfall 1 " a�� EDA and TEA tanks with secondary on ain ent r� atarials 'n Hazardous Waste \ M Accumu ation Site oadingLArea' Oil Storagexith Diesel tank with 115 1 secondary containment secondary c ntainment 0 130 130 i M i 0 355 710 1,420 Feet " Scale: 1:9,120 USGS Map Whitakers, NC '�o Legend Location Map impervious Area (3.04 acres) SePRO Corperation Whitakers, North Carolina N Property Boundry (401.6 acres) tn to 968216 968716 969216 969716 970216 Continued from Page 2 EPA ID Number (copy from Item 1 of Form 1) VII. Discharge Information A, B, C, & D. See instructions before proceeding. Complete one set of tables for each outfall. Annotate the outfall number in the space provided. Table VII A, VII -B, VII -C are included on separate sheets numbers VII -1 and VII -2. E. Potential discharges not covered by analysis — is any toxic pollutant listed in table 2F-2, 2F-3, or 2F-4, a substance or a component of a substance which you currently use or manufacture as an intermediate or final product or byproduct? ✓❑ Yes (list all such pollutants below) ❑ No (go to Section Dn Sulfate Surfactants Ethylene diamine VIII. Biological Toxicity Testing Data Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that any biological test for acute or chronic toxicity has been made on any of your discharges or on a receiving water in relation to your discharge within the last 3 years? ❑ Yes (list all such pollutants below)✓❑ No (go to Section IX) IX. Contract Analysis Information Were any of the analyses reported in Item VII performed by a contract laboratory or consulting firm? © Yes (list the name, address, and telephone number of, and pollutants ❑ No (go to Section X) analyzed by, each such laboratory or firm below) A. Name B. Address C. Area Code & Phone No. D. Pollutants Analyzed Meritech, Inc. 642 Tamco Road, Reidsville, North 336.342.4'/48 BOD,5 day Carolina 27320 COD Total Suspended Solids TKN Nitrate/Nitrite, Nitrogen Nitrogen, total Copper, total Phosphorus, total Oil & Grease (HEM) X. 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. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations A. Name & Official Title (Type Or Print) B. Area Code and Phone No. Dr. Tyler Koschnick, Vice President (317) 216-8280 C. Signature D. Date Signed L ['1 3-- Z� r �S EPA Form 3510-21' (1-92) Page 3 of 3 Item IV B. Pesticides and fertilizers are applied to the row crop fields for production of cotton and soybeans as needed. Some gravel lots, gravel roads, fence lines, building perimeters, and drainage canals are treated with US EPA and North Carolina approved herbicides applied according to the label at a frequency of approximately once or twice per year depending on the regrowth and label instructions. Similarly, herbicides are applied to small portions of the irrigation reservoir approximately twice per year using a spot treatment foliar manner to control nuisance plants. Algaecides are applied to the irrigation reservoir approximately two to four times per year depending on degree of infestation and regrowth, treating a fraction of the water body at a time. Herbicide treatments are applied to the research ponds approximately four times per year. Foliar broadcast herbicide treatments are applied to the research pond banks approximately once a year. Herbicides or algaecides under development are applied infrequently to research ponds. These aquatic applications are conducted in accordance with FIFRA. Turf research plots are managed with up to four applications per year with herbicides and fertilizer by broadcast, and treated with fungicides up to seven times per year. Ornamental research plots are treated approximately once per year with pre -emergent herbicide and as needed with spot post emergent herbicide. On September 27, 2017, DEQ issued Findings and Decision and Assessment of Civil Penalties (the "Civil Penalty Assessment") to SePRO. In the Civil Penalty Assessment, DEQ alleged that SePRO violated NCGS 143-215(a)(2) by the construction and operation of a sewer system, treatment works, or disposal system within the State without a permit and assessed a penalty. Specifically, among other things, DEQ alleged that SePRO unlawfully disposed of laboratory waste containing pesticides, copper and solvents to the holding ponds. In response, SePRO took corrective action. Waters from these holding ponds were discharged to the City of Rocky Mount in accordance with a Pump and Haul Authorization, and sediment and water from these holding ponds were stabilized and transported by Republic Waste and landfilled in Aulander, North Carolina. On October 30, 2017, SePRO filed a Petition for Contested Case Hearing (17 EHR 07350) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings disputing several findings of fact contained in the Civil Penalty Assessment. On April 16, 2018, SePRO and DEQ executed a settlement agreement (without making any admissions of liability or violations) resolving all alleged violations. EPA ID Number (copy from Item 1 of Form 1) Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0086 2789WSPRRS1613W I Approval expires 5-31-92 VII. Discharge information (Continued from page 3 of Form 2F) Part A — You must provide the results of at least one analysis for every pollutant in this table. Complete one table for each outfall. See instructions for additional details. Pollutant and CAS Number (If available) Maximum Values (include units) Average Values (include units) Number of Storm Events Sampled Sources of Pollutants Grab Sample Taken During First 20 Minutes Flow -Weighted Composite Grab Sample Taken During First 20 Minutes Flow -Weighted Composite Oil and Grease <Smg/L NIA 1.00 outfall #1 Demaical d(BO 5) (BODS) 5.3mg/L 6.1mg/L 9.9lbs 1.00 Outfall #1 ChemDemand Demand al Demand (COD) 56mg/L 106mg/L 171.9lbs 1.00 Outfall #1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 24.Omg/L 26.6mg/L 38.9lbs 1.00 Outfall #1 Total Nitrogen 2.6mg/L 2.02mg/L 4.21bB 1.00 Outfall #1 Total Phosphorus 0.134mg/L 0.135mg/L0.2191bs 1.00 Outfall #1 pt{ Minimum 6.54 Maximum 6.7g Minimum Maximum Part B— List each pollutant that is limited in an effluent guideline which the facility is subject to or any pollutant listed in the facility's NPDES permit for its process wastewater (if the facility is operating under an existing NPDES permit). Complete one table for each outfall. See the instructions for additional details and requirements. Pollutant and CAS Number (rtavailable) Maximum Values Average Values (include units) (include units) Grab Sample Grab Sample Taken During Taken During First 20 Flow -Weighted First 20 Flow -Weighted Minutes Composite Minutes Composite Number of Storm Events Sampled Sources of Pollutants EPA Form 3510-2F (1-92) Page VII -1 Continue on Reverse EPA ID Number (copy/rom Item 1 of Form 1)I Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0086 2789WSPRRS1613W Approval expires 5-31-92 VII. Discharge information (Continued from page 3 of Form 2F9 Part A —You must provide the results of at least one analysis for every pollutant in this table. Complete one table for each outfall. See instructions for additional details. Pollutant and CAS Number (rfavailable) Maximum Values (include units) Average Values (include units) Number of Storm Events Sampled Sources of Pollutants Grab Sample Taken During First 20 Minutes Fkw.-Weighted Composite Grab Sample Taken During First 20 Minutes Flow -Weighted Composite Oil and Grease < 5 mg/L N/A 1.00 Reservoir Demand (BOD5) Demand y 8 mg/L 1.00 Reservoir Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 108 mg/L 1.00 Reservoir Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 12 mg/L 1.00 Reservoir Total Nitrogen 1.6 mg/L 1.00 Reservoir Total Phosphorus 0.109 mg/L 1.00 Reservoir pH Minimum 8.7o Maximum 8,70 Minimum IMaximum 11.00 lReservoir Part B — List each pollutant that is limited in an effluent guideline which the facility is subject to or any pollutant listed in the facildys NPDES permit for its process wastewater (if the facility is operating under an existing NPDES permit). Complete one table for each outfall. See the instructions for additional details and requirements. Pollutant and CAS Number (rf available) Maximum Values Average Values (include units) (include units) Grab Sample Grab Sample Taken During Taken During First 20 Flow -Weighted First 20 Flow -Weighted Minutes Composite Minutes Composite Number of Storm Events Sampled Sources of Pollutants EPA Form 3510-2F (1-92) Page VII -1 Continue on Reverse Continued from the Front I Part C - List each pollutant shown in Table 2F-2, 2F-3, and 21`4 that you know or have reason to believe is present. See the instructions for additional details and I requirements. Complete one table for each outfall. Maximum Values I Average Values Part D — Provide data for the storm event(s) which resulted in the maximum values forthe flow weighted composite sample (include units) (include units) Number Pollutant Grab Sample 5. Grab Sample of and Taken During 3. Taken During Storm CAS Number First 20 Flow -Weighted First 20 Flow -Weighted Events (ifavailable) Minutes Composite Minutes Composite Sampled Sources of Pollutants Total, Cu 3 ug/L 9ug/L 0.0146lbs during storm event 1.00 Outfall #1 Total, Cu 7 ug/L lug/L 0.0114lbs Event 1.00 Reservoir Part D — Provide data for the storm event(s) which resulted in the maximum values forthe flow weighted composite sample 7. Provide a description of the method of flow measurement or estimate. Flow was assessed by multipling the canal velocity (measured using a MFP51 Stream Flowmeter) by the canal cross sectional area (depth measured by portable sonar device). A water staff was placed where the cross sectional area was measured to adjust for changes in water height. EPA Form 3510-2F (1-92) Page VII -2 4. 5. 1 • 2• 3. Number of hours between Maximum flow rate during 6• Date of Duration Total rainfall beginning of storm measured rain event Total flow from Stone of Storm Event during storm event and end of previous (gallons/minute or rain event Event (in minutes) (in inches) measurable rain event specify units) (gallons or specify units) 5/16/18 195 1.9 120 hours 4.2 CFS 28080 cubic feet 7. Provide a description of the method of flow measurement or estimate. Flow was assessed by multipling the canal velocity (measured using a MFP51 Stream Flowmeter) by the canal cross sectional area (depth measured by portable sonar device). A water staff was placed where the cross sectional area was measured to adjust for changes in water height. EPA Form 3510-2F (1-92) Page VII -2