SDTF1402_INSP_20190730

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: Caldwell
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-14-02
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: July 30, 2019 Date of Last Inspection: February 14, 2017
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Sparks Environmental Services, Inc
5388 Fields Place
Lenoir, NC 28645
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.91299° W: 81.37039° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Barry Sparks
Telephone: [phone] cell
[e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section Barry Sparks, Sparks Environmental Services
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active Issued: May 18, 2017 Expires: May 18, 2022
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: N/A OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: N/A

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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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of one 13,000-gallon above ground steel tank and one 269-gallon steel portable tank for storage of grease septage. The 269-gallon portable steel tank shall only be used in the unloading of vehicles operating under NCS-00829.
2. It appears that set-back/buffer requirements have been met. 3. Appropriate signage (No Trespassing signs) is posted for the site. 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. Also observed was a small tank that is used a separator in the unloading of grease septage pumper trucks. This item may need to be added to the permit. Please provide a description of the new tank, including capacity and how the tank is to be used. You may send this to: [e-mail] or Troy Harrison, 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778. 8. No odors observed in the area of the detention and treatment area. 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: 10/11/2019 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Connie Wylie, NC Solid Waste Section Files