WQ0003448_Final Permit_19900611

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Robert L. Stallings, President
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
Post Office Box 1548
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
Dear Mr. Stallings:
George T. Everett, Ph.D,
Director
June 11, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003448
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
Burlington Municipal Airport
Land Application Contaminated Soil
Alamance County
In accordance with your application received April 25, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003448, dated June 11, 1990, to Eastern Aviation Fuels Incorporated for the
application and treatment of the subject contaminated soils.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 1991, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements 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 to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 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. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 9191733-5083.
Sincerely,
George T. Everet
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Burlington -Alamance Airport Authority
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.Q. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 'Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CONTAMINATED SOILS DISPOSAL 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
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Incorporated
Alamance County
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operation of land application and treatment system for approximately 633 cubic yards of aviation
fuel contaminated soil, consisting of spreading the subject contaminated soil over a 69,300 square
foot site, located at the end of Burlington Municipal Airport runway no. 9, at an approximate
3 -inch depth and incorporating it into the top six to eight inches of the native soils with periodic
maintenance and sampling to the completion of the treatment process, to serve Eastern Aviation
Fuels, Incorporated with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received April 25, 1990 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 1991, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, phone no. 919/ 761-2351, shall be notified
at least twenty-four (24) hours after land application of the contaminated soil so that
an inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be
made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday
through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes
and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a
manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters
and ground waters.
3. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

4. 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 facility.
5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including
wells
b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters
c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway
d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines
e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions
(upslope)
f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions
(downslope) and groundwater drainage systems.
6. No contaminated soil other than that from the subject approximate 633 cubic yards of
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc. contaminated soils shall be placed on the land
disposal site.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed material into any surface waters.
3. The 633 cubic yards of contaminated soil shall be spread to 'a thickness not to
exceed 3 inches on at least 68,400 square feet of land at the disposal site.
5. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this
facility.
6. The site shall be adequately limed to a soil pH of at least 6.5 and fertilized prior to
disposal of the contaminated soil. The contaminated soil, fertilizer and lime shall be
thoroughly incorporated into the top six to eight inches of the native soils by tilling
or disking.
7. To ensure that sufficient oxygen is provided for waste biodegradation, the site shall
be retilled at periods of one month, two months, and every six months thereafter
following disposal.
8. No food -chain crops shall be grown on the landfarming sites for at least two years
following the completion of contaminated soil application and remediation.
9. Nutrients, in the form of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, must be applied over
the disposal area and fully incorporated into the mixed contaminated and native soil
layer. To provide maximum benefits, fertilization should occur no sooner than 15
days nor later than 30 days subsequent to disposal.
Rate of fertilizer application should be the lesser of the following:
a) For nitrogen, the tolerance level of the vegetative crop, as determined by a
knowledgeable party, or 75-100 pounds per acre plant available nitrogen
(PAN).
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b) For phosphorus, the tolerance level of the vegetative crop, as determined by a
knowledgeable party, or 50-75 pounds per acre P205 (or equivalent).
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE(?MEMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem, Regional Office
telephone no. 919/ 761-2351, 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 Iand application program which results in the
land application of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in
quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the land application program resulting in a discharge of
wastes to receiving waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
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 sludge treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting
contaminated soil to the application site.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in
letter form within 15 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. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
2. Soil samples will be collected, from a minimum of two (2) areas at the disposal site,
six months and twelve months thereafter following disposal.
Each sample will be composed of the vertical column of soil, extending from land
surfaces to the maximum depth of waste incorporation, and collected by using a soil
auger, Shelby tube or split -spoon sampler.
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Samples at each location will be thoroughly mixed and a representative portion
analyzed to determine the concentration of (1) Petroleum Fuel Hydrocarbons
(Method 3550) and any (2) Volatile Organic Aromatic (VOA) compounds present.
A copy of the laboratory results of the soil analysis will be submitted to the
Winston-Salem Regional Office, to the attention of the Regional Hydrogeological
Supervisor, within thirty days of sample collection.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or designee shall inspect the contaminated soil area to prevent any
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 keep 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 three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and 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; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the contaminated soil is disposed of in
accordance with the conditions of this permit and the approved documents.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
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. In any future transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives
full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
5. A set of approved documents for the subject project must be retained by the applicant
for the life of the project.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject
the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental
Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
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7. 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 2H.0205 (c)(4).
8. 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.
9. The Permittee, at least six 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.
10. Only Site No. 1, as shown on the submitted plans, is approved for land application
treatment of the subject contaminated soil. Site No. 2, as shown on the submitted
plans, is not approved due to potential contravention of groundwaters; namely the
perched water table on site is estimated at less than the required 1.5 foot separation
from the land application surface.
Permit issued this the 11th day of June, 1990
CAROLINA ENV, R.ONMUNTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Everett, ect r
Division of Environrrie agement
By Authority of the Enviro ental. Management Commission
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