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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 13, 2009
MR, DON DAW ORD, DIRECTOR OF WATER RESOURCES
CITY OF MORGANTON
POST OFFICE 130X 3448
MORGAN'rON, FORTH CAROLINA 28680
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002127
City of Morganton
City of Morganton Morganite
Composting Facility
Class A Residuals Compost Management Program
Burke County
Dear Mr. Danford:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received December 1, 2008, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002127, dated March 13, 2009, to the City of Morganton for the continued
operation of the subject land application of residuals solids program.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2014, shall void Permit
No. WQ0002127 issued October 16, 2006, 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.
Please note that distribution of the compost residuals to a third parry for further distribution
requires the creation of a written and signed utilization agreement between the Permittee and the person
or party accepting the residuals compost. Upon accepting the residuals compost and making the
agreement the acceptor assumes responsibilities for proper utilization of the residuals compost.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 MlairService Center, Raleth, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX 1: 919.715-0588 FAX 2:919-715-6048 l Customer Service; 1-877-623-6748
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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 the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
Please note that on September 1, 2006 State Administrative Code 15A NCAC Subchapter 02T —
Waste not Discharged to Surface Water was adopted. This permit incorporates the requirement of these
rules. Remember to take the time to review this permit thoroughly, as some of the conditions
contained therein may have been added, changed, or deleted from those in previously issued permits.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Goodrich at (919)
715-6162 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Zr Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Burke County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files
LAU Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS COMPOST (503)
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
City of Morganton
Burke County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals program for the distribution of Class A residuals compost
for the City of Morganton and consisting of the distribution and land application of composted residuals
generated by the residuals source -generating facilities listed in the most recently -certified Attachment A
with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the permit renewal application package
received on December 17 2008 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.
Note that per 15A NCAC 02T .1102, bulk compost residuals shall mean composted residuals that are
loaded in quantities greater than 1.102 short tons (or greater than one metric ton) and transported either
directly to a receiving site for application to the land or to a temporary (intermediary) storage location
prior to application to the land.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0002127 issued October 16, 2006, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES [please review the entire permit for reporting, monitoring and other on-going activitiesl
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 that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application .
n. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
waters or groundwater resulting from the operation of this Class A residuals compost distribution and
land application program.
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2. No residuals other than those generated by the residuals source -generating facilities listed in the most
recently -certified Attachment A of this permit shall be approved for distribution or land application in
accordance with this permit.
3. The pollutant concentrations in any composted residuals that are distributed or land applied to any
land application site shall not shall not exceed the following Ceiling and Monthly Average
Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis)
Parameter
Monthly Average
Concentration
(mg/kg)
Ceiling Concentration
(mfg)
Arsenic
41
75
Cadmium
39
85
Copper
1,500
4,300
Lead
300
840
Mercury
17
57
Molybdenum
n/a
75
Nickel
420
420
Selenium
100
100
Zinc
2,800
7,500
4. When residuals are distributed or land applied under the conditions of this permit, the Class A
pathogen requirements and site restrictions in 15A NCAC 02T .1106 (a) and (b), and one vector
attraction reduction requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall be met. Additionally, an
evaluation shall be performed that demonstrates the residuals' ability to comply with this
requirement. Upon request, a copy of this evaluation, including all test results and calculations, shall
be submitted. Only residuals that are generated by the residuals source -generating facilities that are
identified as being exempt from this condition in the most recently -certified Attachment A shall not
be required to comply with the specified pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction
requirements.
5. For residuals treatment and storage facilities, the following minimum setbacks shall be maintained
(all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any property line: 50
iii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iv. Surface waters: 50
v. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
6. When land applying bulk Class A residual compost to any land application site, the following
setbacks shall be maintained (all distances in feet):
a. Any private or public water supply source:
ii. Surface waters:
iii. Surface water diversions:
iv. Groundwater lowering ditches:
v. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
vi. Bedrock outcrops:
100
25
0
0
100
0
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7. Bulk residuals and other sources of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) shall be land applied to all land
application sites at or below agronomic rates. For any crop type for which an appropriate nitrogen
application rate cannot be determined, the Permittee shall contact the Division to determine necessary
action.
The Permittee shall not distribute compost residuals that contain a high salt content (i.e., high sodium
adsorption ratio (SAR) of ten (10) or higher) without prior written approval from the Division. The
Permittee may seek approval by demonstrating program adjustments have been made to assure that
the person accepting the compost residuals is aware of the affects of the high salt content, the proper
application rates of the compost residuals, and any other operational considerations for proper
application to assure that the high salt content will not adversely impact the receiving sites.
9. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for bulk residuals land application programs is specified by
regulations in 15A NCAC 2L (i.e., "Groundwater Classifications and Standards'). The Compliance
Boundary for each bulk residuals land application site is established at either 250 feet from the
residuals land application area or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the
residuals land application area. Per 15A NCAC 2T .0105(h), upon the request by the Permittee the
Compliance Boundary may be located closer to the waste disposal area (provided the groundwater
standards can be met at the newly established Compliance Boundary). Any approved relocation of
the COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY will be noted in the most recently -certified Attachment B of this
permit. An exceedance of Groundwater Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject
to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C.
10. The REVIEW BOUNDARY shall be established around each bulk land application site midway
between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the residuals land application area. Any
exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at the Review Boundary shall require action in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106 (d)(1).
M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQ[11REMENTS
The Class A residuals compost management program shall be effectively maintained and operated at
all times as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the
operation of this program. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant
to 15A NCAC 02T .1110 including operational functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures,
and a spill response plan.
2. In the event that the Class A compost residuals management program is not operated satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the
Permittee immediately shall either cease land applying or cease distribution of compost residuals to
the sites impacted. In addition, the Permittee shall contact the Aquifer Protection Section of the
appropriate Division's regional office, and take any immediate corrective actions as may be required
by the Division.
These action(s) do not prevent the Division from subsequently taking actions in response to the above
violation consistent with the condition of this permit, North Carolina Administrative Code rules,
regulations and the NC General Statutes.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an approved Operation and Maintenance Pian (O&M Plan) pursuant to
15A NCAC 02T .1110 including operational functions, maintenance schedules, inspection pian,
sampling and monitoring plan, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
a. The sampling and monitoring portion of the plan as well as any modification to the plan shall
be approved by the Division. The most recent O&M Plan shall be submitted to the Asheville
Regional Office for review and approval. The approved 0 & M plan shall include the
following information:
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i. Names and position of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and
monitoring;
ii. Required sampling frequency specified in Attachment B of the permit;
iii. Description of sampling and monitoring procedures to gather representative sampling for
each sampling period. Note that fluctuation in temperature, flow, and other operating
conditions can affect the quality of the residuals. The sampling plan must account for
any foreseen fluctuations in compost residuals quality, and indicate sampling times
accordingly to ensure compliance during the most limiting times (e.g. small facilities that
apply multiple times per year, but have an annual sampling frequency may need to
sample and document compliance with the pathogen reduction requirements during
winter months when pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively affected by cold
temperatures).
4. In the event that the Class A 'compost residuals management program is not operated satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the
Permittee immediately shall either cease land applying or cease distribution of compost residuals to
the sites impacted. In addition, the Permittee shall contact the Aquifer Protection Section of the
appropriate Division's regional office, and take any immediate corrective actions as may be required
by the Division.
These action(s) do not prevent the Division from subsequently taking actions in response to the above
violation consistent with the condition of this permit, North Carolina Administrative Code rules,
regulations and the NC General Statutes.
A utilization agreement between the Permittee and the person or entity agreeing to accept and
distribute bulk residual compost shall be in place prior to acceptance of the bulk residual compost.
The agreement shall specify the responsibilities of the person or entity agreeing to accept and
distribute the bulk residuals compost. The utilization agreement shall be signed by both the Permittee
or his designee and the person responsible for application of the residuals compost. The utilization
agreement shall stipulate the following:
a. By agreeing to accept the bulk residuals compost it is recognized that the application of residuals
compost is allowed under the conditions of the agreement. The application of the compost
residuals is considered the application of a waste under 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The application
of the residuals to the land has been deemed permitted under 15A NCAC .1103(4) provided the
conditions of the agreement are met. Any action resulting in the damages to surface waters or
groundwater resulting or failure to follow the conditions of the agreement is subject to
enforcement action by the Division ;
b. The person or entity accepting the bulk residual compost will to the best of their knowledge meet
the following application requirements:
Application of the bulk residuals will stop if it becomes known that the application
adversely affects a threatened or endangered species listed under section 4 of the
Endangered Species,
ii. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur when the land is flooded, frozen, or
snow-covered or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of the residuals would occur;
iii. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur within the 100 -year flood elevation
unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a 24-hour period following
the residuals land application event. Flood elevations information is available at
httn://www.nefloodmus.com//default swf.aW,-
iv. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur during a measurable precipitation event
(i.e., >.O I" per hour) or within 24 hours following a rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater
in a 24-hour period;
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v. Residuals stockpiled for more than 14 days shall be covered;
vi. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the seasonal
high water table and the depth of bulk residuals application is less than one foot;
vii. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the depth to
bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
viii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private water
supply source;
ix. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of any well with the
exception of monitoring wells;
x. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of Surface waters.
c. The generator of the bulk residual compost shall provide information on the proper use of the
residuals compost including information on the nutrient quantities within the residuals compost
and recommended application rates. A copy of the label or information sheet attached to bags or
other containers or residuals compost as specified in Condition II. 10. will satisfy this condition;
d. The applicator or party receiving bulk residuals compost from the permittee shall supply all third
parties receiving bulk residuals compost with documentation specifying that application shall
occur consistent with the agreement;
e. Instructions, including contact information for key personnel, for the applicator or party receiving
bulk residuals compost in the event that requirements specified in the utilization agreement are
not met;
f. A copy of the utilization agreement shall be maintained at the land application sites when bulk
compost residuals are being applied.
b. Upon classification of the Class A residuals management program by the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate a certified
land application/residuals operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the program. The operator
shall hold a certificate of the type classification assigned to the program by the WPCSOCC. The
Permittee shall also designate a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the
conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0201.
7.' This permit shall become voidable and may be rescinded by the Division in the event of failure of the
compost facility and Class A residuals distribution program to adequately meet the conditions of this
permit and protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwater.
8. A copy of this permit, or a signed copy of a utilization agreement shall be maintained in all manned
equipment at the land application sites when bulk compost residuals are being land applied during the
life of this permit. A spill prevention and control plan shall be maintained in all residuals transport
and application vehicles.
9. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying bulk
residuals from the land application sites onto adjacent properties or into any surface waters, Such
provisions shall be described and implemented in the operation plan required in Condition I11,2. and
may prescribe the use of use of erosion control devices, or a list of acceptable or unacceptable
conditions for application.
10. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The finished product
may be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or covered until such time as it is distributed to
the buyer. If an alternate storage site is to be used, approval must be obtained from the Division.
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I 1. 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 other containers 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 residuals that is sold or given away in a
bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in accordance with
the instructions on the Iabel or information sheet.
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.
d. A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic rates and recommended rates for
intended uses.
12. The Permittee shall not distribute bulk residuals compost to any person or entity known to be
applying residuals compost contrary to the condition of the signed utilization agreement.
13. Bulk residuals shall not be applied to the land under the following conditions:
If the residuals are likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species listed under
section 4 of the Endangered Species or its designated critical habitat;
b. If the application causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. If the land fails to assimilate the bulk residuals or the application causes the contravention of
surface water or groundwater standards;
d. If the land is flooded, frozen, or snow-covered or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of
the residuals would occur;
e. Within the 100 -year flood elevation unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a
24-hour period following the residuals land application event. Flood elevations information is
available at http://www.ncfloodmgps.com/default_swf.asp;
f. During a measurable precipitation event (i.e., >.01" per hour) or within 24 hours following a
rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater in a 24-hour period;
g. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover in accordance with the crop management
plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, or other agronomist unless the
bulk residuals are incorporated within a 24-hour period following the residuals land application
event or injected;
h. If the vertical separation of the seasonal high water table and the depth of residuals application is
less than one foot;
If the vertical separation of the depth to bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than
one foot;
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (i.e., including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division to ensure protection of the environment shall be established, and
an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Residuals generated by each residuals source -generating facility listed in the most -recently -certified
Attachment A of this permit shall be analyzed to demonstrate that they are non -hazardous under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). A corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity
analysis as well as a Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted
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on ' residuals generated by each residuals source -generating facility listed in the most recently -
certified Attachment A of this permit. The analyses shall be performed at the frequency specified in
the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, and the results shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for a minimum of five years. If residuals generated by a particular residuals source -
generating facility are distributed or land applied at a frequency less than that which is specified in
the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, the analyses shall be required for each
residuals distribution and land application event. Only residuals that are generated by the residuals
source -generating facilities that are identified as being exempt from this condition in the most
recently -certified Attachment A of this permit shall not be required to comply with this monitoring
requirement.
If residuals generated by a particular residuals soiree -generating facility are insufficient to require a
land application or distribution event during a required sampling period as specified in the most
recently -certified Attachment A of this permit (e.g. no land application or distribution occur during an
entire year when annual monitoring is required), no sampling data is required during the period of
inactivity. The Permittee shall submit an annual report, as required in Condition W. 10., even in the
event that no land application or distribution events occur during an entire year; the annual report
shall include an explanation for missing sampling data
The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (i.e., note the regulatory level in
milligrams per liter in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
1,4 -Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Barium (100.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Benzene (0.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Pyridine (5.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Selenium (1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Endrin (0.02)
Silver (5.0)
Chlordane (0.03)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Toxaphene (0.5)
Chloroform (6.0)
Hexachloro-I,3-butadiene (0.5)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
Chromium (5.0)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
2,4,5 -Trichlorophenol (400.0)
m -Cresol (200.0)
Lead (5.0)
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol (2.0)
0 -Cresol (200.0)
Lindane (0.4)
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex) (1.0)
p -Cresol (200.0)
Mercury (0.2)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
Cresol (200.0)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
2.4-D (10.0)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
3. An analysis shall be conducted on Class A compost residuals product generated for distribution
listed in Attachment A. The analysis shall be performed at the frequency specified in the most
recently certified Attachment A of this permit, and the results shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for a minimum of five years. The analysis shall include, but shall not necessarily be
limited to, the following parameters -
Aluminum
Magnesium
pH
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Mercury
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Arsenic
Molybdenum
Selenium
Cadmium
Nickel
Sodium
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Calcium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
% Total Solids
Copper
Phosphorus
TKN
Lead
Potassium
Zinc
Sodium Adsorption
Ratio (SAR)
If residuals generated by a particular residuals source -generating facility are insufficient to require a
land application or distribution event during a required sampling period as specified in the most
recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, the Permittee shall make up the missed sampling
either by taking additional samples during land application events previous to a planned period of
inactivity or by taking additional samples during land application events immediately following the
period of inactivity, If no land application or distribution events occur during a complete calendar
year, the Permittee need not make up the missed sampling events for that year. The Permittee shall
submit an annual report, as required in Condition IV. 10., even in the event that no land application or
distribution events occur during an entire year; the annual report shall include an explanation of
additional sampling data intended to compensate for periods of inactivity, or an explanation for
missing sampling data.
After the residuals generated by a particular residuals source -generating facility have been monitored
for two years at the frequency specified in the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, the
Permittee may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of
this monitoring requirement. The request must include notification from EPA that a reduced
sampling frequency has been approved as required by 40 CFR 503.16(a)(2). In no case, however,
shall the frequency of this monitoring be less than once per year when a residuals land application
event of residuals generated by the residuals source -generating facility occurs during that year.
4. Composted residuals generated for distribution as listed in Attachment A by each residuals source -
generating facility listed in the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit shall be monitored
for compliance with Condition IIA. The monitoring shall be performed at the frequency specified in
the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, and data to verify pathogen and vector
attraction reduction of the residuals shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of
five years. The required data shall be specific to the stabilization process utilized, but also shall be
sufficient to demonstrate clear compliance with the Class A pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 15A NCAC 02T .1106 (a) and (b), and one vector attraction reduction requirements in
15A NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall be met. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
certification statements concerning compliance with pathogen reduction requirements, vector
attraction reduction requirements, and management practices shall be completed at the frequency
specified in the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit by the proper authority or
authorities, if more than one is involved (i.e., either the person who prepares the residuals, the person
who derives the material, or the person who applies the residuals). Only residuals that are generated
by the residuals source -generating facilities that are identified as being exempt from Condition HA.
in the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit shall not be required to comply with this
monitoring requirement.
5. Laboratory analyses of parameters as required by Condition N.1., Condition IV.2., Condition N.3.,
and Condition IV A., shall be performed/gathered on the residuals as they are to be distributed or land
applied.
6. Laboratory analyses of parameters as required by Condition IV. L, Condition N.2., Condition N.3.,
and Condition IVA. shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0505.
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7. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all bulk residuals land application
events. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Source of residuals accepted for treatment in residuals compost facility;
b. Amount of residuals accepted for treatment in residuals compost facility;
c. Source and amount of each amendment material used for treatment in residuals compost facility
d. Date of distribution;
e. Name and address of recipient of residuals;
f. Volume of residuals distributed to each recipient;
g. Intended use of residuals;
8. All records required as part of this permit shall be retained a minimum of five years.
9. Three copies of an annual report shall be submitted on or before March 1St. The annual report shall
meet the requirements described in the Instructions For Residuals Application Annual Reporting
Forms. The most recent instructions for reporting and annual report forms are available on the Land
Application Unit website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lau/compliance.html, or can be obtained by
contacting the Land Application Unit directly. The annual repost shall be submitted to the following
address:
NCDEIVR-DWQ
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
10. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, 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 distribution program which results in the land 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.
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or (919) 733-
3300. 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.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
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2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment facilities to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the
release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human, health, or a nuisance. The Permittec 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.
3. 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 land application
sites or facilities 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the activities of the Class A residuals management program
are carried out in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the
manner approved by the Division.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. 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 Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215-6C.
4. The annual administering and compliance fee shall be paid by the Permittec within 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 2T .0105 (e).
The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC
Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
6. This permit may be modified, revoked, and/or reissued to incorporate any conditions, limitations and
monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to protect the environment and public
health adequately.
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7. This permit shall not be automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the Class A
residuals management program to change ownership or to change the name of the Permittee, a formal
permit request shall be submitted to the Division documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
Permit issued this the 13th day of March, 2009.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
r
gfColeeeH. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0002127
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ATTAChiVIENT A - Approved Residual Sources
Permit Number: WQ0002127 Version: 3.0
PERMITTE
Residuals Source -Generating Facility
Certification b.te: 03/13/09
' Maximum Dry Tons Per Year is the amount of residual biosolids approved for composting from each residuals source -generating facilities and is not the amount
of Class A residuals product generated at the permitted facility for distribution.
b Testing of the parameters listed in Condition IV.3. is required once per permit cycle, however this practice is encouraged more often to assure that the feed stocks
are adequate to produce a fmished product meeting the conditions of this permit. Note that testing for Condition IVA. (pathogen and vector attraction) is not
required for approved sources.
Class A Residuals Product Generated for Distribution
Monitoring Frequency (Established in 40 CFR 503)
<319
I/Year
X319 - <1,650
I/ Quarter (4 times per year)
Maximum
1160 Days (6 times per year
Monitoring
1/month (12 times per ear)
Permit
Is
Dry Tons Per
Monitoring Frequency for
Monitoring Frequency for
Owner
Facility Name
County
Number
Issued By
503?
Year
Condition N.2.
Condition IV.3. b
City of
Catawba River Pollution
Burke
NCO026573
DWQ
503
1,200.00
1 X cycle
I X cycle
Morganton
Control Facility
Condition IVA
Mineralization Rate
City of
Residuals
City of
Morganton WTP
Burke
NCO060194
DWQ
Non-
800
1 X cycle
1 X cycle
Morganton_
503
3,250.00
1 X cycle
See Table
503
Facility
Total
2,000.00
' Maximum Dry Tons Per Year is the amount of residual biosolids approved for composting from each residuals source -generating facilities and is not the amount
of Class A residuals product generated at the permitted facility for distribution.
b Testing of the parameters listed in Condition IV.3. is required once per permit cycle, however this practice is encouraged more often to assure that the feed stocks
are adequate to produce a fmished product meeting the conditions of this permit. Note that testing for Condition IVA. (pathogen and vector attraction) is not
required for approved sources.
Class A Residuals Product Generated for Distribution
Maximum Dry Tons Per Year is the amount of residual biosolids approved for distribution from the permitted facility.
NOTE: Monitoring Frequency Requirements
Dry Tons Generated
Monitoring Frequency (Established in 40 CFR 503)
<319
I/Year
X319 - <1,650
I/ Quarter (4 times per year)
X1,650 - <16,500
1160 Days (6 times per year
Monitoring
1/month (12 times per ear)
Maximum
Monitoring
Frequency for
Dry Tons
Frequency for
Condition N.3. and
Approved
Owner
Facility Name
County
Permit Number
Issued By
Is 503?
Per Year °
Condition IV.2.
Condition IVA
Mineralization Rate
City of
Residuals
Morganton
Composting
Burke
WQ0002127
DWQ
503
3,250.00
1 X cycle
See Table
0.1
Facility
Maximum Dry Tons Per Year is the amount of residual biosolids approved for distribution from the permitted facility.
NOTE: Monitoring Frequency Requirements
Dry Tons Generated
Monitoring Frequency (Established in 40 CFR 503)
<319
I/Year
X319 - <1,650
I/ Quarter (4 times per year)
X1,650 - <16,500
1160 Days (6 times per year
X16,500
1/month (12 times per ear)
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