WQ0015442_Permit_19980612

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources '
Division of. Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NC'DENR
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT�OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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June 12, 1998 , c ",a PAM=
Jimmy Sharpe, Owner J U N 1 b I y o
Dixie Landscape Company'.
3161 Leaphart Road FAYETTEVILLE
West Columbia, South Carolina 29169 REG. OFFICE
Subject: Permitt No_WQ00-1-544Z�
tI)ixie-L-andsedDe C_ ompany
Distribution of Poultry Waste Products
of Exceptional.Quality
West-Columbia,_S�ou�th_ Carolina
Dear,Mr. Sharpe:
- In accordance with your -application received on June 2, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0015442; datedvJune-r2; j998 to Dixie Landscape Company 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 C' ay-31; _2002-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 (30) 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, pleantact,Mr. Michael D. Allen at -(919)
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733-5083 extension 547. 1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: N CDWQ Regional-Ofces, Water Quality"Section'
Susan Baker, Fertilizer Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OFRESIDUALS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
.In accordance with the provisions 'of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and,Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Dixie Landscape Company
Wake County
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 June 2, 1998; 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 May 31, 2002, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The program foi• 'the distribution 'and marketing of a,Ifertilizer' 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 alftest results and calculations.
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II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. REQUIREMENTS
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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 (Dry.. Weight 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
4,3U0
1,500
Lead
840
300
Nickel
42.0
420
Zinc
7,500
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
1. 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 limited to the following information:
a. source, volume and analysis of the poultry waste product
b'. name of residuals' recipient, volume received, and intended use
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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
Aluminum
Magnesium
Phosphorus
TKN
Copper
Zinc
Lead
Ammonia -Nitrogen Calcium
% Total Solids pH
Potassium Sodium
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
4. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in conditions 1II 2 and
I113 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.

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2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
•f 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.
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 thatthere 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 compliance fee 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 214.0205 (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 Commission 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 order to adequately protect the environment
and public health.,
Permit issued this the twelfth day of June, 1998
NORTH OLINA E RO NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
/ Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0015442
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Regional WQ Supervisor Washington Regional WQSupervisor 'Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
943 Washington Square Mall
Post Office Box 27687
Asheville, NC 28801
Washington, NC 27889,
Raleigh, NC 27611
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Jackson
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Fayetteville Regional WQ Supervisor Mooresville Regional WQ,Supervigor
Wilmington Regional WQ Super.
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
919 North Main Street
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Wilmington, NC 28405-3 845
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Winston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
585 Waughtown Street
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