WQ0038071_Staff Report_20240607

May 31, 2024
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Zachary Mega
From: Caitlin Williams
Winston-Salem Regional Office
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
Application No.: W00038071
Facility name: US Biosolids DCAR
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 5/30/2024
b. Site visit conducted by: C. Williams
c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: Zach Kev and their contact information: zachkey_gusbiosolids.com
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1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
2. Are the design, maintenance, and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
3. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ® No
4. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or ❑ No
5. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage, and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
6. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No
7. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., AR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ® Yes or ❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: An NOD was issued for the 2022 AR for using the
incorrect forms.
8. Has a review of compliance history been completed (CEI's)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
9. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
10. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues
❑ Notice(s) of violation
❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.) NOD is
in U.
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
11. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No❑N/A
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 2

III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
2. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑ Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
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3. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 6/7/2024
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An updated O&M Plan is needed as the submitted plan references the Town of Denton.
There is only one 70'x10' storage basin. The WTP also has the option of drying beds, where dried material is landfilled.
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2

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