WQ0014828_Permit_19980302

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural ,Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Kevin, Burrows
Dynamic Lifter Alabama; Inc.
85 County Road 85
Danville, Alabama 35619
Dear Mr. Burrows:
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March 2,.1998
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0014828
Dynamic Lifter Alabama, Inc.
Distribution of Poultry Waste Products
of Exceptional Quality,
Danville, Alabama
In accordance with your application received on December 20, 1,997, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0014828, dated March 2, 1998, to Dynamic Lifter Alabama, Inc., for -the distribution and
marketing of a fertilizer containing poultry waste products which meet exceptional quality standards.
This permit shall be effective from the -date of issuance. until February 28, 2003 and shall. be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring and reporting requirements contained in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance
problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you'have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request. within thirty (3:0)- days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition;, conforming to Chapter 150B_of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of. Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter; please contact Rick Moore at (919)
733=5083 extension,527. -
Sincerel
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: N.'CD-WQ=Regional-0ffic-es-, Water-QualitySectionj
Susan Baker, Fertilizer Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] . FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSI.ON
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
� RALEIGH
PERMITFOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUALS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
In accordance with, the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as .
amended � d other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Dynamic Lifter Alabama, Inc.
Danville, Alabama
FOR THE
distribution and marketing of a fertilizer containing poultry waste products, which meet exceptional
quality standards, throughout the State of North Carolina, with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received on December 29, 1997, and in conformity with the project
plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2003 and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
L The program for the distribution and marketing of a fertilizer containing poultry waste
products which meet exceptional quality standards shall be effectively maintained and
operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from
the operation of this program.
2. This -permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the distribution and
marketing program to adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the
surface waters and groundwaters.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the- responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
4. In the event that the distribution and marketing program is not operated satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate
corrective actions as may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division).
5. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be
performed which demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with .this requirement.
Upon request, a copy of this evaluation must be submitted including all test results and
calculations.

II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1, For a waste product of exceptional quality to be sold or given away in bags or other
container for application to the land, the following must be satisfied:
The Ceiling Concentrations (DryWeight Basis) and the Pollutant Monthly Average
Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) must be maintained:
Ceiling
Monthly Average
Concentrations
Concentrations
Parameters
mg/kg
mg/kg
Cadmium
85
39
Copper
4,300
1,5M.
Lead
840
300
Nickel
420
420
Zinc
7,500
2,800
2. A label shall be affixed .to, the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or
given away, for application.to the land, or an information sheet shall be,provided-to the
person who receives the residuals sold or given away in an. other container for application
to the land. The label or information sheet. shall contain the following information:
a. The name and 'address' of the person who prepared the residual that is sold 'or given
away.in a bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application- of the residual to the land is prohibited except in
accordance with the- instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. A statement that the residuals shall not. be applied to any, site that .is flooded, frozen -or
snow-covered..
d A statement that adequate procedures shall -be provided to prevent surface runoff from
carrying any disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.
e. A statement which identifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any
public. or private water supply, source (including- wells) and any stream, lake, or river.
III. MONITORING -AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water., residuals, soil, , or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to insure- protection of the environment, will
be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be,followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all residual activities. These
records.shall include, but are not necessarily limite&to the following information:
a. source, volume and, analysis of the poultry waste product'.
b. name -of residuals' recipient, volume received, and intended use:,.
3. A residual analysis shall be conducted annually from the date of permit issuance by the
Permittee. The results of all analysis shall be maintained, on file by the Permittee.for a
.minimum of five years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters:
Cadmium'' Nickel .
'Copper Zinc .
Lead .
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Aluminum pH
Ammonia -Nitrogen Phosphorus
Calcium Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation) . a
Magnesium Potassium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen Sodium
% Total Solids TKN
4. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions III 2 and III 3 shall be submitted annually on or before March 1 of the
following year to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office (as
outlined in attachment 1) as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence with the residual distribution program which results in the application
of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of
residuals.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
recur.
IV. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport,. and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or
a nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least
the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by
the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made
available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related
to the treatment site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; -and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface
water, or leachate.
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V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are , carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and,in the manner
Approved by this .Division.
2. This permit is, effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described
'in the application and other supporting data:
3. This permit is not 'automatically transferable: In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
must be ,submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation
from the parties involved,. and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The
approval of this request -will be considered on its merits and may or may not be'approved. '
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations, contained in.this permit may subject the
Permittee to an,enforcement' action by the..Division in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215:6A to 143-215:6C:
5. The annual administering ,and compliancefee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this .permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4)
6. The, issuance of 'this permit does not preclude the-Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes,, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government.
agencies (local,, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
7. The Permittee, at least, six (6) months prior to the expiration of -this permit, shall request
its extension. Upon receipt of the request; the Conunission will review the adequacy of
the.facilities described therein, and if warranted, will' extend the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions'and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and "reissued to' incorporate ,any conditions, .
limitations and monitoring -requirements the Division deems necessary in -older . to
adequately protect the environment and public health'.
Permit issued this the sec nd day of March, 1998.
NORTH CA LINA'EN IRON NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014828
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ATTACHMENT I
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancy
Jackson
Fayetteville Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Bladen
Robeson
Cumberland
Richmond
Harnett
Sampson
Hoke
Scotland
Montgomery
Winston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
585 Wauahtown Street
Winston=Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Alleghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
Washington Regional WQ Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Bertie
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Currituck
Perquimans
Dare
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alexander
Lincoln
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Catawba
Rowan
Cleveland
Stanly
Gaston
Union
Iredell
Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warren
Lee'
Wilson
Wilmington Regional WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Brunswick New Hanover
Carteret Onslow
Columbus Pender
Duplin