NCS00576_INSP_20201209

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: Cleveland
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM X PERMIT NO.: NCS-00576
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: 12/6/2020 Date of Last Inspection: 2/23/2015
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Leonard McSwain Septic Tank
3020 Ramseur Church Rd
Shelby, NC 28150
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Leonard McSwain – Owner Telephone: [phone]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section Leonard McSwain, Leonard McSwain Septic Tank Harry Hooper, Leonard McSwain Septic Tank STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: New Septage Pumping Vehicle
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: N/A OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0835 (a) states in part: “Vehicles used for the transportation of septage shall be operated and maintained to prevent leaks and spills of septage”. Leonard McSwain Septic Tank was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0835 (a) because the pumper vehicle (VIN 2NKHHJ7X3KM305405) was observed to be leaking from the exit waste valve and around the cap. The division was informed via telephone that the violation had been corrected. Please provide a written explanation of the repairs by February 2, 2021. The document should be sent to:
Troy Harrison, Environmental Specialist II North Carolina Solid Waste Section 2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778 Or by email to: [e-mail]

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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2. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 130A-291.1 (h1) states in part: “A permitted septage management firm shall notify the Department within 10 days of placing a pumper truck in service that was not previously included in a permit issued to the firm and shall make the pumper truck available for inspection by the Department.”
Leonard McSwain Septic Tank was in violation of NCGS 130A-291.1 (h1) because the pumper vehicle (VIN 2NKHHJ7X3KM305405) was placed in operation with notifying the Department within 10 days of placing in operation. No further action is necessary.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The inspection was conducted at 1030 Union Church Road, Lawndale, Cleveland County. 2. The following firm trucks were inspected:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) NC Tag Number Capacity (gallons)
2NKHHJ7X3KM305405 YA144695 2000
3. The tanks appeared to be structurally sound and bolted to the frame. 4. Valves and access ports appeared to be secure. Caps were present on the access ports. 5. The trucks were properly marked in accordance with the lettering requirements. 6. A leak was observed from the outlet valve. North Carolina regulations require all valves to be in good working order and not leaking.

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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7. This vehicle has been in operation since December 2019. North Carolina General Statute 130A-291.1 (h1) states in part: “A permitted septage management firm shall notify the Department within 10 days of placing a pumper truck in service that was not previously included in a permit issued to the firm and shall make the pumper truck available for inspection by the Department.” 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: 1/13/2020 Email Hand delivery US Mail X Certified No. 7019 0700 0000 8867 9587

Copies: Adam Ulishney, Environmental Compliance Branch Head
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