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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0028653_Staff Report_20190125 State of North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Environmental Staff Report Quality To: ❑NPDES Unit ®Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: W00028653 Attn: Troy Doby,RCO Facility: Pilgrim's Pride Corp. Distribution of Class A Residuals From: Thomas McKinney,RRO Alum Water Treatment Plant Residuals County: Lee 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: 01/24/2019 b. Site visit conducted by: T.McKinney c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or®No d. Contacted: Tina Pedley(919) 895-3457 (tina.pedley@pilgrims.com) e. Directions: From Raleigh,Hwy I to Pittsboro,421 North at Pittsboro, exit north Cumnock Rd.,plant on right. 2. Discharge Point(s):NA non-discharge Latitude: Longitude: Latitude: Longitude: 3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:NA Classification: NA River Basin and Sub-basin No.NA Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:NA H. EXISTING FACILITIES: RENEWAL APPLICATION Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs) for the facility? ❑Yes ❑No ®N/A ORC:Tina Pedley for Class B permit Certificate#: LA 995896 1. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ®Yes or❑No FORM:WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 4 2. Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important for the permit writer to know. No changes needed. 3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils,topography, depth to water table, etc.)maintained appropriately and adequately assimilating the waste? ® Yes or❑No If no,please explain: 4. 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 If yes,please explain: 5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or❑No If no,please explain: 6. Are the existing application rates(e.g.,hydraulic,nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or❑No If no,please explain: 7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program: 8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or®No If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. 9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ®Yes or❑No If no,please explain: 10. Monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A If no,please explain: FORM:WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 4 IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS 1. The facility's two WTP alum lagoons, with wastewater from the clarifier and sand filter backwash,both appear to be in good condition. 2. The facility maintains the required records of land application events for the Class A residuals. 3. The facility has been submitting annual reports with proper analysis for metals,non-hazardous determination,and pathogen reduction.The non-hazardous determination is now required only once per permit cycle. FORM:WQROSSR 04-14 Page 4 of M.REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑Yes or®No No violations or problems indicated in BIMS database. 2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an additional information request: Item Reason 3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued: Condition Reason 4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued: Condition Reason 5. 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 Z Issue ❑Deny(Please state reasons: ) 6. Signature of report preparer: 1 Signature of regional supervisor: Date: FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 3 of