SDTF5702_INSP_20190924

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Macon
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-57-02
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 9/24/2019 Date of Last Inspection: 4/5/2018
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co 29 Bates Crossing Franklin, NC 28734 GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.15883° W: 83.39580° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Tim Bates Telephone: [phone] Email address: [e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
25 Summer Hill Dr.
Franklin, NC 28734
PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active Issued: July 31, 2019 Expires: July 31, 2024 PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: N/A OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: 1. 15A NCAC 13B .0838 (i) states: The area around tanks shall be free of debris and vegetation to allow for access and inspection for a distance of 5 feet.

Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (i) for failure to keep the area around the septage detention tanks free of vegetation to allow for access and inspection for a distance of at least 5 feet. In order to come into compliance, Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co must clear the vegetation from around the tank to a distance of five feet and submit photos of the completed work by October 25, 2019. You may submit the photos to: [e-mail]
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of one 4,000 gallon above ground steel tanks for
storage of domestic septage and portable toilet waste.
Photo by Troy Harrison 2. It appears that set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met. 3. The “No Trespassing” sign was observed during the inspection. 4. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site. 5. The tanks appeared to be structurally sound and well maintained.
6. The area around the detention and treatment area was found to be free of spills and debris. 7. Vegetation was observed around the tank during the inspection. State regulations require that vegetation be kept clear from around the tank to a distance of 5 feet.
8. No odors were observed around the tank.

The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit, or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
________________________________ Phone: [phone] Troy Harrison Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative
Sent on: 10/9/2019 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Connie Wylie, NC Solid Waste Section NC Solid Waste Section Files