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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02U — RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM — RENEWAL
FORM: RWS-R 02-21
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0107(b), if the application does not include all required information and the necessary supporting
documentation, the application shall be returned. The application and attachments shall be prepared in accordance with 15A
NCAC 02T .0100,15A NCAC 02U, and Division Policies. For more information, visit the Water Quality Permitting Section's
Non -Discharge Branch website. The Applicant shall submit an electronic copy of the application and attachments uploaded as
a single Portable Document Format (PDF) file to httils://edoes.de(i.nc.izov/Forms/NonDischaree-Branch-Submittal-Form-Ver2,
or emailed to .n-Discharce.Ret)orts(a:)ncdenr.iiov if less than 20 megabytes (NIB).
SECTION I — APPLICANT INFORMATION
1.
Applicant: Smithfield Fresh Meats, Inc - Tar Heel Plant
2.
Permit No.: WQ0010892
3.
Signature authority: Andrea S. Tucker
Phone number: (910) 862-7675 Office
Title: Complex Manager
Email: atucker@smithfield.com
4.
Mailing address: PO Box 99
City: Tar Heel
State: NC Zip: 28392-
5.
Contact person: Tim Weaver
Primary phone number: (910) 862-7675 Office
Email: tweaver@smithfield.com
Secondary phone number: (910) 862-5248 Office
SECTION II — FACILITY INFORMATION
1. Physical address: 15855 Highway 87 West County: Bladen Parcel No.:
City: Tar Heel State: NC Zip: 28392-
2. Treatment facility coordinates to the sixth decimal degree:
Latitude: 85.45' Longitude:-78.47' Method: Address matching
SECTION III — FLOW INFORMATION
1.
Permitted flow: 3 GPD (The maximum allowable flow based on what has been permitted)
2.
As -built flow: 3 GPD (The maximum allowable flow based on what has been constructed)
3.
Average flow: 2 GPD (The average of all reported flows on the previous calendar year's NDMRs)
4.
Hydraulic capacity: 81 % (Divide the average flow in Item 3 by the As -built flow in Item 2)
5.
Wastewater composition: Domestic: 2 % Industrial: 97 % Stormwater: 1 %
SECTION IV — BILLING INFORMATION
1. Billing address: PO Box 99
City: Tar Heel State: NC Zip: 28392-
2. Verify the Applicant does not have any overdue annual fees:
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Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0120(c), permits for renewing facilities shall not be granted if the Applicant or any affiliation has
an unpaid annual fee.
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SECTION V — OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) INFORMATION
(NOT APPLICABLE FOR CONJUNCTWE SYSTEMS)
1. ORC:
Mailing address:
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2. Back -Up ORC:
Mailing address:
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SECTION VI — OPEN -ATMOSPHERE STRUCTURES
1. List all open -atmosphere treatment and storage structures associated with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if
necessary.
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SECTION VII — RELATED PERMITS
1. List all wastewater permits (i.e., sewer, collection system, NPDES, residuals) that have interactions with the renewing permit.
Attach additional sheets if necessary.
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Discharge
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SECTION VHI — MONITORING WELLS
1. List all groundwater monitoring wells associated with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
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SECTION IX — UTILIZATION FIELDS
1. List all utilization fields associated with the renewing permit. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
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ATTACHMENT A — SITE MAP
Was the facility originally permitted or had a major modification issued after September 1, 2006?
❑ Yes — Pursuant to 15, AC 02T .0105(d), submit a site map pursuant to the requirements in 15A NCAC 02U .0201(d). These
requirements are:
❑ A scaled map of the site with topographic contour intervals not exceeding 10 feet or 25 percent of total site relief and showing
all facility -related structures and fences within 500 feet of the treatment, storage, and utilization areas.
❑ Soil mapping units shown on all utilization sites.
❑ Delineation of the compliance and review boundaries per 15A NCAC 02U .0501(a)(6).
❑ Setbacks as required by 15A NCAC 02U .0701.
❑ Site property boundaries within 500 feet of all treatment, storage, and utilization sites.
® No - Skip Attachment A.
ATTACHMENT B — SIGNATURE AUTHORITY DELEGATION i
Does the signature authority in Section I, Item 3 meet the requirements pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)?
® Yes — Skip Attachment B.
❑ No — Submit a delegation letter pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c) authorizing the signature authority to sign.
ATTACHMENT C — FLOW REDUCTION I
Does the existing permit include an approved flow reduction?
❑ Yes — Submit a copy of the flow reduction approval letter, as well as the measured monthly average amount of wastewater flow
contributed per unit for the 12 months prior to permit renewal. If any of these monthly averages are within 20% of the approved
flow reduction value, the Permittee shall provide a reevaluation of the reduced flow value pursuant to the requirements in 15A
NCAC 02T .0114((1.
® No — Skip Attachment C.
ATTACHMENT D — CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Is the Applicant a Privately -Owned Public Utility?
❑ Yes — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0115(a)(1), submit the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North
Carolina Utilities Commission demonstrating the Applicant is authorized to hold the utility franchise.
® No — Skip Attachment D.
I ATTACHMENT E — OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT i
Is the Applicant a Home/Property Owners' Association or Developer of Lots to be Sold?
❑ Yes (Home/Property Owners' Association) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0115(a)(2), submit an executed Operational Agreement
(FORM: HOA). Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), if the applicant is a legally formed Homeowners' or Property Owner's
Association, submit a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and By-laws.
❑ Yes (Developer of Lots to be Sold) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0115(a)(2), submit an executed Operational Agreement
FORM: DEV . Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0115(b), if the applicant is a developer of lots to be sold, submit a copy of the
Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and By-laws.
® No — Skip Attachment E.
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ATTACHMENT F — DEMONSTRATION OF FUTURE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITIES
Is the applicant a municipality, county, sanitary district, or public utility?
❑ Yes — Proceed to the next question.
® No — Skip Attachment F.
Does the hydraulic capacity in Section III, Item 4 exceed 70%?
❑ Yes (the hydraulic capacity is greater than 70%, but less than 80%) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0118(1), prior to exceeding
80 percent of the system's permitted hydraulic capacity (based on the average flow during the last calendar year), the permittee
shall submit an engineering evaluation of their future wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This evaluation shall
outline plans for meeting future wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal needs by either expansion of the existing system,
elimination or reduction of extraneous flows, or water conservation and shall include the source of funding for the improvements.
If expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a justification shall be made that wastewater treatment needs will be
met based on past growth records and future growth projections, and as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other
measures to achieve waste flow reductions.
❑ Yes (the hydraulic capacity greater than 80%) — Proceed to the next question.
❑ No — Skip Attachment F.
If answered Yes above, does the hydraulic capacity in Section III, Item 4 exceed 80%?
❑ Yes (the hydraulic capacity is greater than 80%) — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0118{2), prior to exceeding 90 percent of the
system's permitted hydraulic capacity (based on the average flow during the last calendar year), the permittee shall obtain all
permits needed for the expansion of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal system and, if construction is needed,
submit final plans and specifications for expansion, including a construction schedule. If expansion is not proposed or is proposed
for a later date, a justification shall be made that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and future
growth projections, and as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow
reductions.
❑ No — Skip Attachment F.
ATTACHMENT G — EASEMENT, ENCROACHMENT, AND LEASE AGREEMENTS I
Does the Permittee own all of the land associated with the wastewater collection, treatment, conveyance, and utilization system?
® Yes — Skip Attachment G.
❑ No — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0116(c), provide a copy of all easements, lease agreements, and encroachment agreements
allowing the Permittee to operate and maintain the wastewater collection, treatment, conveyance, and utilization system on
property not owned by the Permittee.
ATTACHMENT H — AFFILIATIONS
Are the Permittee's affiliations of record correct? Check affiliation.
® Yes — Skip Attachment H.
❑ No — Provide the corrected affiliations and their contact information.
ATTACHMENT I — COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
Does the existing permit include any Compliance Schedules? (See Section I of the most recently issued permit)
❑ Yes — Submit documentation that the compliance schedules have been met.
® No — Skip Attachment I.
i ATTACHMENT J — CIVIL PENALTIES AND OUTSTANDING VIOLATIONS
Does the Permittee have any existing civil penalties or outstanding violations?
❑ Yes (civil penalties) — Submit payment for the civil penalty, or proof of remission request.
❑ Yes (violations) — Submit a copy of your response to the Notice of Violation.
® No — Skip Attachment J.
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ATTACHMENT K — INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
Does the wastewater composition in Section III, Item 5 include any industrial wastewater?
® Yes — Proceed to the next question.
❑ No — Skip Attachment K.
Has the nature of the industrial wastewater changed since the last permit issuance (i.e., changes in industrial process, introduction of
new materials or chemicals, etc.)?
❑ Yes — Provide a chemical analysis of the wastewater pursuant to the requirements in 15A NCAC 02U .0201(g). Provide an
overview of the manufacturing process; an inventory of all chemical and biological materials used in the manufacturing process;
and an overview of the cleaning and treatment methodology.
® No — Provide an overview of the manufacturing process; an inventory of all chemical and biological materials used in the
manufacturing process; and an overview of the cleaning and treatment methodology.
ATTACHMENT L — SETBACK WAIVERS
Does the existing permit include setback waivers?
❑ Yes — Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0701(g), provide setbacks waivers that have been written, notarized, signed by all parties
involved, and recorded with the county Register of Deeds. Waivers involving the compliance boundary shall be in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02L .0107.
® No — Skip Attachment L.
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
C PQ-attest that this application
(Signature authority's name as noted in Section I, Item 3)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application package are not completed, and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this
application package will be returned as incomplete. I further certify pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), that the applicant, or any
parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the applicant has: not been convicted of environmental crimes under; not previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility; not paid a civil penalty; not been compliant with any compliance
schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order; not paid an annual fee.
Note: The Applicant's Certification shall be signed pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). An alternate person may be delegated as
the signing official if a letter is provided pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c). Pursuant to § 143-215.6A and § 143-215.6B, any
person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class
2 misdemeanor, whic ay include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: Date: F 0;4)
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE VIA:
Email:
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water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUAU"
June 18,2018
DONOVAN OwENs — GENERAL MANAGER
SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP.
POST OFFICE Box 99
TAR HEEL, NORTH CAROLINA 28392-0099
Dear Mr. Owens:
ROY COOPER
Gol'ternor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Subject: Permit No, WQ0010892
Tar Heel Plant
Reclaimed Water Generation
and Conjunctive Reclaimed
Water Utilization System
Bladen County
In accordance with your permit change of ownership and request received February 21, 2018, and
subsequent additional information received May 1, 2018, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0010892 dated June 18, 2018, to Smithfield Fresh Meals Corp. for the continued operation of the
subject reclaimed water generation and conjunctive reclaimed water utilization.
Please note the Permittee has been changed from Smithfield Farmland Corporation to Smithfield
Fresh Meats Corp,
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2023, shall void Permit No.
WQ0010892 issued June 1. 2014, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A and B for they may
differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting i Non -Discharge Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-907-6332
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
RECLAIMED WATER GENERATION AND CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER
UTILIZATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp.
Bladen County
FOR THE
continued operation of a reclaimed water distribution system allowing the reuse of the treated industrial
wastewater effluent (NPDES Permit No. NC0078344) for the uses outlined in Attachment B; and all
associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
to serve the Tar Heel Plant, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application
received February 21, 2018„ and subsequent additional information received by the Division of Water
Resources, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This pen -nit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2023, shall void Permit No.
WQ0010892 issued August 1, 2014, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T.01 05(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application,
[15A NCAC 02U.0106, 02U .01091
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there
is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In
the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions due
to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately assimilate the
reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required
actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water utilization facilities or
cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities. (G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(a))
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111. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water generation and utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at
all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a reclaimed water system to
prevent the discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation
of this facility. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include
the following:
a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the system
to function and by whom the functions will be conducted;
b. A map of all distribution lines and record drawings of all utilization systems under the Permittee's
control;
c. Description of anticipated maintenance activities;
d. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and
e. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
[15A NCAC 02U .0801]
Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more
certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. At the time of this permit issuance, a certified ORC is not required for
conjunctive reclaimed water users. fl5ANCAC 02U.01171
4. An operator certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC) of a grade equivalent or greater than the facility classification shall be on call 24 hours
per day. [ I SA NCAC 02U .0401 (e), 02U .0402(i)]
5. Only reclaimed water generated at Tar Heel Plant (Permit No. NC0078344) shall be utilized in
accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1 ]
6. An automatically activated standby power source or other means to prevent improperly treated
wastewater from entering the storage, distribution, or utilization system shall be provided. [15A NCAC
02U .0401(d)]
7. Public access to the reclaimed water generation facilities shall be prohibited. [15A NCAC 02U
.0402(f)]
8. Public access to reclaimed water utilization sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. [I 5A
NCAC 02U.0501]
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited unless diverted to an alternate treatment or collection system. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
10, Effluent shall be discharged in accordance with Permit No, NCO078344 if the limit for fecal coliform
(e.g., daily maximum concentration of 25 colonies per 100 mL) or turbidity (e.g., instantaneous
maximum of 10 NTU) is exceeded, until such time as the reclaimed water standards are met at the
generating facility. [I SA NCAC 02U .0401(c)]
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6, A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for a
period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Visual observations of treatment plant and plant site;
b. Date of calibration of flow measurement device(s);
c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
d. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including
date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken.
[I 5A NCAC 02T 0 1 08(b)(I )]
7. Three copies of all effluent monitoring data and reclaimed water distribution data (as specified in
Conditions IV.3., IVA., and IV.5.) shall be submitted on Form NDMR for each PPI listed in Attachment
A. Reporting forms shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no reclaimed
water distribution activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports documenting
the absence of the activity are still required to be submitted. All effluent monitoring data shall be
submitted to the following address: Division of Water Resources, Information Processing Unit 1617
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617. [15ANCACO2T.0105(l)]
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
433-3300, 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. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any unpermitted
release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons. Unpen-nitted
releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the Permittee in accordance
with Condition IV.46.d. but do not require Regional Office notification.
d. Any failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the reclaimed water distribution line(s)
incapable of adequately transporting the reclaimed water (e.g., mechanical or electrical failures,
line blockages or breaks, etc.);
e. Anytime self -monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance with
the limitations contained in this permit.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. Persons
reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to
betaken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days' notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T.0 110. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0 I 10]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120{b). [ 15A
NCAC 02T.0120]
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay
the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the 18" day of June 2018
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
gLinda Culpepper, Interim Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0010892
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information. If you need to correct or change this information, please
contact the EPA MPP Questionnaires Helpline.
information:
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Robert Harris
9108627675
rharris@smithfield.com
QUESTIONNAIRE_- These responses may be edited by ing the back button
to return to questions.
SECTION 1 - Contact Information
1. Provide the name and physical street address of your
ments:
n Claim Q1 As CBI
Provide contact information for the ultimate parent
If your facility does not have an ultimate parent
company, select "No ultimate parent company."
Facility Name: SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP. RLAP
Facility Street Address Line 1: R 0. Box 99
Street Address Line 2: 15855 Highway 87 West
City: Tar Heel
State: NC
P Code: 28392
Ultimate Parent Company Name: United Global (US)
Foods Holdings, Inc
Primary Contact Name: Stewart Leeth
Primary Contact Title: Chief Sustainability Officer
Mailing Address Line 1: 200 Commerce Street
Address Line 2:
VA
Code: 23430
Number: 7576131283
Email Address: sleeth@smithfield.com
Primary Contact Name: Robert Harris
Primary Contact Title: Environmental Manager
Telephone Number: 9108627675
Email Address: rharris@smithfield.com
City: Tar Heel
3. Provide the name, title, telephone number, email
State: NC
address, and office location of a primary and secondary
contact at your facility for information supplied in this
Secondary Contact Name: Kyle Newton
survey.
Secondary Contact Title: Environmental Coordinator
Telephone Number: 9108627675
Email Address: knewton@smithfield.com
City: Tar Heel
State: NC
Comments:
❑ Claim Q3 As CBI
SECTION 2 - Eligibility Confirmation
4. Did your facility engage in slaughtering, further
processing, or rendering of meat and/or poultry products
for human consumption and/or animal food and feeds at
any time between January 1, 2017 to December 31,
2021?
Comments:
❑ Claim Q4 As CBI
Has your facility permanently closed or ceased
M*
as of January 1, 20217
❑ Claim Q5 As CBI
SECTION 3 - Facility Information
S. What year did operations begin at your facility? If
provide the best estimate. Operations are any
related to the MPP industry and not necessarily I1992
as they are currently performed. Operations at
facility may have begun under other ownership.
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In calendar year 2021, what was the average number
FrE employees at your facility? For example, four half -
employees would be listed as two FTE employees.
directly employed personnel should be counted;
workers should not be included. Round up to
nearest whole number; do not include decimal points
commas in your response.
Table 8.1— Operating Shifts
Shift Shift Number of Days Per
Shift Number StartLength Month Shift Operated
Time (hours) in Calendar Year 2021
Indicate the operating shifts at your facility and the
tal number of days per month each shift was worked in
lendar year 2021. If a shift was not worked during a
ten month, enter zero (0). Round up to the nearest
sole number.
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Comments:
Provide the applicable 12-digit FRS identification 1110007377338
associated with your facility (also known as EPA
Registry ID). If you do not know your facility's FRS
number, visit EPA's FRS Search Website
)s:/lwww.epa.gov/frs/frs-q=ry f cility_) and search
r your facility using your facility's address and/or name.
your facility does not have an associated FRS ID, select
"Do not have an FRS ID."
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10. Provide the establishment alpha -numeric ID assigned
to your facility through the USDA FSIS grant of inspection.
If you do not know your facility's USDA FSIS
establishment number, visit the USDA FSIS website
:/lwww.fsis.usdi )n Psis -inspected- 18079
ishment_G)and search for your facility using your
address and name. If your facility does not have
USDA FSIS establishment number, select "Facility does
have an Establishment ID."
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11. List all six -digit NAICS code(s) applicable to your
facility. If you do not know under which NAICS code(s)
your facility falls, visit the NAICS website
and search for the
s) that most accurately describes your facility's 311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
(NAICS codes starting with 31 through 33 are 311612 - Meat Processed from Carcasses
manufacturing facilities).
If your facility is associated with more than three NAICS
codes, list additional codes in the Comments section.
1613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
(Comments: I
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Table 12.1— Existing Discharge
Requirements
Identification
Describe
12. If your facility is regulated by any existing wastewater
Type of
Regulati
of Permit
Other
discharge requirement(s) (e.g., NPDES permit,
Requirement
Body
Number
Requirement
pretreatment agreement, subsurface injection permit) or
local ordinance, identify the type(s) of requirement and
NC0078344
Individual
State
provide the identification or permit number(s), the
NPDES Permit
regulating body(ies), and the expiration date(s).
Other,
WC0010892
Reclaim Water
State
Describe
Tar Heel WW Permit.pdf
File(s) Uploaded:
2022 permit application - Tar Heel.pdf
Reclaimed Water Permit - Tar Heel.pdf
Comments:
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applicable) Identify the subcategory used as the basis
your technology -based limitations (from 40 CFR 432).
B — Complex slaughterhouses
applicable) Identify the waterbody(ies), pollutant(s),
imit value(s), and unit(s):
113. Indicate the basis for the limitations established in the
it. Select all that apply.
Table 13.1- Water Quality -Based Limit Details
Limit
Waterbody Name
Pollutant
[Units
Value
Ig
applicable) Describe the other basis for limitations:
14. Is your facility planning to close or cease operations
December 31, 2027?
ments:
�15. Did your facility implement significant changes to
production between 2017 and 2021 or is your facility
planning to significantly change production in the next
rs? If yes, provide a description of the significant
and indicate the timing.
Comments:
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16. Indicate which subcategory(ies) applies to the
No
significant changes to production
(If applicable) Description of change between 2017 and
applicable) Description of change in the next 5 years:
conducted at your facility. Select all that apply. 113. Complex Slaughterhouses
See References for definitions for each subcategory.
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SECTION 4 - Production Information
17. Indicate which MPP operation(s) your facility
or did not perform between January 1, 2017
December 31, 2021.
Table 17.1 - MPP Operations Performed
Poultry Slaughter No
n
jPoultry Further Processing
Slaughter
Mill
Comments:
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23. For each year, indicate the average number of days
per week and the total days per year meat slaughtering,
operations were conducted as well as the total weight in
pounds of animals slaughtered as LWK and the total
'weight in pounds of carcasses, animal parts, or by-
products received from offsite as ELWK. If slaughtering
was not performed or material was not received in a given
year, enter zero (0). A value is required in each field of the
Further Processing
Table 23.1- Number of Days Facility Performed
Meat Slaughter and LWK
Year
9M
Material
Animals
Average
from
Total
Slaughtered
Days
Offsite
Calendar
Onsite as
Per
Slaughter
Days
LWK
Week
as ELWK
lbs.
lbs.
260
k361661765
LO
table. 2018 2483656424 12483656424 10
EIK—]E1265911712412659117
Comments: Final Printout does not show correct days for 2019 = 260 and 2021 - 260
i
Did the weight of slaughtering or by-product
:essing vary seasonally in 2021? If yes, complete Table No
24.1.
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25. Did your facility process any type of meat by_
ptoduA between January 1, 2017 and December 31,
2021?
which type(s) of by-product further processing
were performed. Select all that apply:
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Blood, Dry Rendering, Processed Hair, Other
Processing Operation
Heparin
26. For each year, indicate the average number of days
Table 26.1 - Number of Days Facility
Meat Further Processing and Weights
Performed
Processed
Total Meat
per week and the total days per year meat further
Average Total
Further
processing operations were conducted as well as the
Year Days Calendar
Processing
weights of meat further processed in pounds of finished
Per Days
Ibs. of
product. If further processing was not performed in a
Week
finished
given year, enter zero (0). A value is required in each field
product
of the table.
12017 5.8 303
2126518100
k018 5.2 270
2234186400
12019 5.8 303
2160090400
Comments:
27. Identify the type(s) of further processing of meat
conducted by your facility between January 1, 2017 and Cutting and/or debarring, Grinding, Marinating,
ing, Trimming
31, 2021. Select all that apply.
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Did the weight of finished product vary seasonally in
No
1?
29. Identify the weights in pounds and types of finished
products generated in 2017, 2019, and 2021. If no
finished product was generated, enter zero (0). A value is
required in each field of the table.
Comments:
30. For each year, indicate the average number of days
per week and the total days per year rendering
operations were conducted as well as the weights of raw
material rendered in pounds. If rendering was not
performed in a given year, enter zero (0). A value is
required in each field of the table.
Table 29.1 - Weight of Finished Product for Meat
Further Processors
2017 2019 2021
Product
lbs. lbs. lbs.
Fresh meat cuts
(steaks, roasts, 2126518100
ed product
m)
l .1f•1=11II
Sausage
Luncheon meat
Canned meat
Kosher meat
0 0 0
products
Table 30.1 - Number of Days Facility Performed
Rendering and Weights Rendered
Total
Raw
Average
Total
Material
Days
Year
Calendar
Rendered
Per
Days
Ibs. of
Week
finished
product
12017 1uuu
2018 1 5 [231457889] IF
2019 114.7
NET
slaughter or first processing, Onsite further
processing
31. Indicate the source(s) of rendered material. Select all
applicable) Describe other 2naft sources:
apply.
applicable) Describe other offsite sources:
32. Did the weight of raw material vary seasonally in
No
2021?
Comments:
Identify the type(s) of animals rendered in 2021.
M
all that apply.
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SECTION 5 - Process Flow Diagrams
Did your facility generate process wastewater from
and/or poultry production operations at any point
from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021?
Identify the number of process wastewater streams
generated at your facility between calendar years 2017
and 2021. Be sure to count each stream that contains
wastewater resulting from the processing of meat and/or
poultry products. Include all wastewaters treated in any
onsite treatment system or that come into contact with
5
the process area and are handled as process wastewater
(e.g., stormwater from around the processing area). If
your facility has more than 12 process wastewater
streams, continue to provide information for the first 12
streams and then contact the Helpline to provide
responses for the additional streams.
Comments:
Complete a separate row in Table 35.1 for each Table 35.1- Process Wastewater Stream
wastewater stream generated at your facility for I Identification
calendar years 2017, 2019, or 2021. If your facility has
more than 12 process wastewater streams, complete
35.1 for the first 12 streams. Then contact the
Helpline to provide responses for the additional streams.
each row, include the name your facility uses to refer
each stream, identify the general types of wastewater
each stream (e.g., process wastewater, sanitary
stormwater, groundwater) and whether the
ream is treated onsite. Use the Facility Identifier/Name
!Id to indicate the name by which your facility refers to
ich stream. The Wastewater Stream Identifier (e.g., P01,
12, P03, PO4, etc.) will be used in subsequent questions
roughout this data request to reference this same
stream.
Wastewater
Type
Treated
Facility Identifier/Name
Select all that
Onsite?
apply
Meat process
wastewater,
Process Raw Pit
Yes
Process area
stormwater
Sanitary
Plant Sanitary
Yes
wastewater
Meat process
wastewater,
ESB
Yes
Process area
stormwater
❑ Claim Q35 As GBI
For each process wastewater stream identified in Question 35, provide details
noted in Questions 36a through 36d.
Stream Identifier: P01
Facility identifier/Name: Process Raw Pit
Which MPP operation(s) contributed to this
wastewater stream? Select all that apply.
Animal pens, Hair Removal, Cut -Up,
Rendering, Truck wash, Killing, Scalding, Packaging,
36.c Identify the wastewater flows and days of
for 2017, 2019, and 2021 for this
Indicate whether each flow value is
or estimated. If wastewater was not
in a given year, enter zero (0) and
Applicable."
ble 36c.1 - Process Wastewater Generated
lly
Flow
Days
Type of
Year
MGY
Generated
Value
12017 I1485 365 Measured
ping, Bleeding, Evisceration, Inject/Marinade,
Sanitizing
36.b What is the final destination(s) of this
stream? Select all that apply.
Discharged to surface water under an NPDES permit,
Reused onsite
Wastewater Stream Identifier: P02
Facility Identifier/Name:
Which MPP operation(s) contributed to this
:ss wastewater stream? Select all that apply.
36.b What is the final destination(s) of this
stream? Select all that apply.
to surface water under an NPDES permit
12019 '112381
36j 5 Measured
2021
1970
JF=Measured
36.d Did the amount of wastewater generated vary
seasonaliv in 2021?
M
Table 36d.1- Process Wastewater Generated by
Month in Calendar Year 2021
]an Feb Mar Apr May ]un ]ul Aug Sep Oct Nov ec
000000000ee
r
36.c Identify the wastewater flows and days of
generation for 2017, 2019, and 2021 for this
stream. Indicate whether each flow value is
measured or estimated. If wastewater was not
generated in a given year, enter zero (0) and se
"Not Applicable."
Table 36c.1 - Process Wastewater Generated
Annually
Flow
Days
Type of
Year
MGY
Generated
Value
12017 1110260 Estimated
2019 13 Estimated
2021 13 Estimated
36.d Did the amount of wastewater generated vary
Ily in 2021?
Table 36d.1 - Process Wastewater Generated by
Month in Calendar Year 2021
MaAMaynu
Ag SOct[Nov e]nF
Stream Identifier: P03
Facility Identifier/Name:
Which MPP operation(s) contributed to this
process wastewater stream? Select all that apply.
Animal pens, Hair Removal, Cut -Up,
lRendering, Truck wash, Killing, Scalding, Packaging,
ng, Other, Bleeding, Evisceration, Inject/Marinade,
136.b What is the final destination(s) of this
Select all that apply.
to surface water under an NPDES permit,
onsite
Stream Identifier: PO4
Facility Identifier/Name:
Which MPP operation(s) contributed to this
36.c Identify the wastewater flows and days of
for 2017, 2019, and 2021 for this
Indicate whether each flow value is
or estimated. If wastewater was not
in a given year, enter zero (0) and select
"Not Applicable."
36c.1- Process Wastewater Generated
Flow Days Type of
Year
MGY Generated Value
2017 J56 168 Estimated
2019 F6 168 Estimated
[2021 156 168 Estimated
36.d Did the amount of wastewater generated
seasonally in 2021?
m
ble 36d.1- Process Wastewater Generated by
Month in Calendar Year 2021
]an Feb Ma Apr May Tun 7ul Aug Sep Oct Nov ec
00000000000
Identify the wastewater flows and days of
for 2017, 2019, and 2021 for this
Indicate whether each flow value is
or estimated. If wastewater was not
wastewater stream? Select all that apply.
in a given year, enter zero (0) and
Pnultry nnpratinne! I"Nnt ennlirahlp_"
•s=ram...-.� .-,-.,.-rr...-........
Meat Operations: Rendering, Cleaning, Other, Bleeding, Table 36c.1 - Process Wastewater Generated
Evisceration Annually
What is the final destination(s) of this
im? Select all that apply.
Discharged to surface water under an NPDES permit,
onsite
Flow
Days
Type of
Year
MGY
Generated
Value
Not
2017 0 0
Applicable
Not
2019 0 0
Applicable
2021 2—] 365 Estimated
Did the amount of wastewater generated vary)
seasonally in 2021?
m
36d.1- Process Wastewater Generated by
in Calendar Year 2021
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
0000000�000
identify the wastewater flows and days of
generation for 2017, 2019, and 2021 for this
stream. Indicate whether each flow value is
measured or estimated. If wastewater was not
in a given year, enter zero (0) and
Stream Identifier: P05 "Not Applicable."
ity Identifier/Name:
36.a Which MPP operation(s) contributed to this
process wastewater stream? Select all that apply.
: Animal pens, Smoking, Truck wash,
Cooking, Cleaning, Other, Washing,
36c.1- Process Wastewater Generated
Ily
Flow
Days
Type of
Year
MGY
Generated
Value
Not
2017 0 0
Applicable
1C
C
Inject/Marinade, Sanitizing
36.b What is the final destination(s) of this
Select all that apply.
Discharged to surface water under an NPDES permit,
Reused onsite
:omments:
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37. To understand your facility's overall process, EPA is
requiring you to provide one or more process flow
diagrams (PFDs) to document all process wastewater
treatment operations. Include your Facility ID on each
PFD and number each PFD in the upper right corner,
ng with "PFD-1" and numbering each sequentially.
than one meat or poultry product process,
iastewater treatment operation, and/or wastewater
ischarge location may be shown on the same PFD.
include one or more PFDs that show:
the MPP production process(es) and the final
2019 0 0
Not
Applicable
2021
0
0
Not
Applicable
Did the amount of wastewater generated vary
in 2021?
36d.1- Process Wastewater Generated by
Month in Calendar Year 2021
Tan Feb Mar Apr May Sun RRSepFo�ct[Novl
ec
products;
• wastewater treatment operations;
• 2021 annual average flow rates for all water and
wastewater streams; and
• wastewater discharge locations.
are NOT required to create a new PFD if an existing
ram will suffice. See an example PFD of a wastewater
:ment system below. An additional example PFD
depicting production processing and wastewater
generation can be found in References.
Example PaDRryWastewater Tmatmerrc Diagram DFY1579
Combinenna Wa t Fee r Sanitary PFD-2
Process Rendering Wastewater Wase—.
j0.3 MGDI
wascewacer
10.8 MGDI V NuaexM^en d,m.wpp.o..a
11MI III&A
-----L
_...a [hemlpl Aaakuan /
Wastewater Flow
-- ..rn/Recyde Flow Send
x Monkorvg Sample Paint FIIte,61
SW Discharge
(OwNI101)
(File Uploaded: IFacility ID DJC6846 Question 37 PFD.pdf
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Provide an aerial map of your facility campus. The
p should show property boundaries; buildings; waste,
�,tewater, and/or stormwater management systems
Provided
including ponds, lagoons, impoundments, land application
sites, landfills, storm drains; discharge pipes; canals;
surface water outfall(s); holding pens; truck wash down
stations; and other significant features.
(File Uploaded: (Facility ID DJC6846 Question 38 Aerial Map.pdf
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SECTION 6 - Wastewater Generation Information
39. Does your facility receive wastewater from other
i
Table 40.1 - Wastewater
Description of
Source
Received
Wastewater
Flow
GPD
from Offsite
Frequency
Select one
Other,
40. For wastewater received from other facilities, provide
From an MPP facility
0
Describe: Permitted
a description of the source, the wastewater flow, and
but not used.
details on the frequency of the flow.
Other,
Other source Local
0
Describe: Permitted
Farm Lagoons
but not used.
=F
IF
Comments:
How is wastewater received from other facilities
handled onsite? Select all that apply.
with untreated process wastewater, Treated
Reused or recycled onsite
Describe the reuse practices:
(If applicable) Describe the reuse practices:
Reuse water used in cooling systems, gut wash, and
livestock.
(If applicable) Other, Describe:
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SECTION 7 - Wastewater Treatment Information
Does your facility treat MPP process wastewater onsite
to its final destination? Treatment can include
ration (e.g., settling, DAF, or grease traps), filtration
(e.g., grit chambers, screening, etc.), or other more
nced treatment processes.
: Equalization tanks should be identified here as
❑ Claim Q42 As CBI
Identify the units in the onsite wastewater treatment
used to treat the process wastewater stream(s). A
of common wastewater treatment units and their
for the MPP industry is provided in the
If a wastewater treatment unit is used that
is not included in the References, or if a unique variation
a listed wastewater treatment unit is used, provide
c details in the Comments section.
treatment system documented in the table should
match the system depicted in the PFD submitted as part
Section 5. This system and unit descriptions (flow
chemical addition) should reflect the treatment
used in calendar year 2021.
the treatment unit was installed between January 1,
17 and December 31, 2021, provide any available
information. Indicate by selecting "Yes" in the
Information Provided?" field for which units this
is provided; for all other units, select "No."
Table 43.1 - Onsite Wastewater Treatment System
Treatment Date
Design Design
Average
Average
Purpose of
Unit Added to
Cost
Influent Residence
Influent
Residence
the
Chemical
Name Treatment
Information
Flow Time
Flow
Time
Treatment
Added?
Should System
Provided?
GPD Hours
GPD
Hours
Unit
match PFD mm/dd/yyyy
Internally
Primary
06/01/1992 5,000,000 0
2,660,000
0
No
No
Fed Screen
treatment
Primary
DAF (3) 10/01/2019 5,000,000 0.5
2,660,000
1
No
Yes
treatment
Anaerobic
Biological
Lagoons 06/01/1992 5,000,000 125
2,660,000
234
No
Yes
treatment
(2)
Clarifiers Biological
06j01/1992 3,000,000 0.2 2,660,000 0.25 No No
(4) treatment
Other,
Fuzzy
06/01/2005
3,000,000
0
2,660,000
0
Describe: Solids
No
No
Filters
Removal
Other,
Re -air Basin 06/01/1992 3,000,000 0.2 2,660,000 0.25 Describe: Add No Yes
Oxygen
UV
06/01/1992 3,000,000 0 2,660,000 0 Disinfection No No
Disinfection
DAVCO
Biological
Package 06/01/2016 50,000 24 50,000 24 No Yes
treatment
Plant
Belt Filter
06/01/1992 200,000 0 200,000 0 Solids handling No Yes
Press
Centrifuge 06/01/2010 200,000 0 100,000
0 Solids handling No No
(2)
Nutrient
Anoxic (3) 06/01/1992 5,000,000 11 2,660,000
20 No Yes
removal
File Uploaded:
Comments:
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Complete a row in Table 44.1 for each treatment unit
chemical was added in 2021 (e.g., trisodium
added as a treatment chemical in Reaction
1). If the same chemical is added to multiple units
used for multiple purposes, include each unit and purpose
see below
a separate row in the table.
a reminder, below are the treatment unit names you
in Table 43.1 where you indicated chemicals were
Table 44.1 - Chemical Addition
Chemical
Purpose of
Average
Average
Trade Name
Addition
Treatment Unit Name
Chemical
Concentration
Rate of
and
Frequency
Addition
of Addition
Addition
Manufacturer
DAF (3)
PT1050 -
Settling/Thickening
8
15
Continuous (24 hrs.,
Polytec
7 days)
Sodium
Other, Describe: As
Anaerobic Lagoons (2)
Hydroxide -
pH control
0
0
needed to control
Brentag
pH.
Anoxic (3)
Polybac G -
Nitrogen removal
1000
2250
Other, Describe: As
Polytec
needed to control
Nitrate <100
mg/l.pH.
Sodium
Re -air Basin Hypochlorite - Disinfection 200 400 Continuous (24 hrs.,
Brentag 7 days)
Sodium
DAVCO Package Plant Hydroxide - pH control 8 15 Continuous (24 hrs.,
7 days)
Brantag
PIT418 Polymer Other,
Belt Filter Press Settling/Thickening 150 21 Describe: Continuous
Polytec
11 1 8 hrs/day.
DAF (3) PT318 Polymer Settling/Thickening 20 38 Continuous (24 hrs.,
- Polytec 7 days)
Sodium
DAVCO Package Plant Hypochlorite - Disinfection 8 is Continuous (24 hrs.,
7 days)
11 Brentag 11 P I
45. Have any operational changes been made to the
treatment system between January 1, 2017 and
December 31, 2021? This could include operational
changes made to optimize the system or decommissioned
units. Describe these changes or updates. Do not describe
treatment units built and added to the system in this
timeframe as these should be identified in Question 43. If
11
applicable) Describe changes:
need additional space to describe these changes,
provide details in the Comments section.
❑ Claim Q45 As CBI
Is waste sludge generated by your facility's
treatment system? Waste sludge includes any
removed from the treatment system.
Table
47.1
- Sludge
Generation
Units
0/0
Amount
for
Treatment
Solids
Des na
of
Amount
Weight
47. Provide details on wastewater treatment units that
Unit
of Wet
of
Waste
of
Basis
generate waste sludge. List the amount of sludge, weight
Name
Weight
Wast SI
Sludge
Waste
basis, and destination of sludge for each unit in calendar
Basis
Sludge
year 2021.
Anaerobic
wet
As a reminder, below are the treatment unit names you
Lagoons
5,000
tons
weight
2
Land apl
entered in Table 43.1.
(2)
basis
wet
Belt Filter
10,658
tons
weight
12
Of -sit 2 la
Press
basis
�oa�o
Claim Q47 As CBI
Indicate the land area occupied by your entire facility. I Table 48.1 - Facility Land Area
Does the facility have any underdeveloped area
ble for construction, such as for new or additional
treatment systems?
How many discharge locations and other permit
itoring locations for wastewater discharge are present
at your facility? Include discharge locations for discharging
surface waters, POTWs (i.e., city treatment systems),
PrOTWs, or other offsite treatment systems. If your
underdeveloped area is suitable for construction
10 ac. parcel next to Aeration Basin #4
of locations/outfalls: 1
Number of locations/outfalls that contain MPP process
lwastewater: 1
does not have any outfalls, enter zero (0) for both
I
51. For each final outfall identified in Question 50, identify
the outfall name or number, location (latitude and
longitude in decimal degrees to at least three decimal
places), and discharge destination. Each final outfall
should be identified in a separate row in the table. If your
facility has more than 12 outfalls, complete Table 51.1 for
the first 12 outfalls, then contact the Helpline to provide
responses for the additional outfalls.
Table 51.1 Wastewater Discharge Details
Outfall
Name/Number
Outfall Location
Discharge
DestinationDisc
Des
O
LDesti
NPDES/1
35.4540-78.4745
Receiving
water
IF
IF
11
IF
I -JI
I IF-
-1
7E --JF---
Comments:
0
Outfall Name/Number: NPDES/1
Outfall Latitude: 35.4540
Outfall Longitude:-78.4745
Discharge Destinations: Receiving water
Type of Receiving Water: River/Stream
:water Contributions to Outfall:
Process wastewater: 97.9
Landfill leachate: 0
Sanitary wastewater: 1.9
Non -contact cooling water: 0
Stormwater associated with industrial activity: 0.2
Al
hei
tar
lat
Name of Receiving Water: Cape Fear River
Rate in GPD: 2,660,000
Stormwater not associated with industrial activity:
0
a mixing zone been applied at the outfall: No
Comments:
❑ Claim Q51 As CBI
Other, Describe: 0
Frequency of Discharge: Continuous
56. Does your facility collect biogas? Yes
Comments:
❑ Claim Q56 As CBI
57. Identify the volume of biogas flared, used for energy
Table 57.1—
Biogas Streams
by Destination
generation, or other purpose(s). Identify the volumes of
Biogas
biogas and the methane percentage of each biogas
stream. If biogas is not collected for a given purpose,
select "Biogas Not Collected for Purpose."
Biogas
Destination
Gas
Volume
Gas
Units
0/0Collect
Methanefor
Not
Purpose
Flared
Energy
Generation
Other
Destination
Describe: Optima
9,083,036
m3 jday
70
TX
Other
Destination
Describe:
Other
Destination