NCS00822_INSP_20201217

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: Perquimans
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM X PERMIT NO.: NCS-00822
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 12/17/2020 Date of Last Inspection: 6/30/2020
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Bass Services 149 Creek Drive Hertford NC 27944
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION: Name: Laura Bass Address: PO Box 21
Hertford NC 27944 Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
PARTICIPANTS: Jeffrey Bullard (DWM) STATUS OF PERMIT: Active EXPIRES: 12/31/2020
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: The 12/17/2020 visit to this facility was unannounced, the purpose of the visit was to
confirm corrections of septage rule violations discovered on pumper vehicles operated by Bass Services during an inspection on 6/30/2020 and 4/7/2020.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: On 4/7/2020 Bass Services was notified of an observed violation for operating an unlettered Ford F-550 pumper vehicle.
During a follow-up inspection on 6/30/2020 violations of 15A NCAC 13B .0835(a) and 15A NCAC 13B .0835(b) were found on a 2007 International operated by Bass Services.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: During this inspection only the 2007 International was available for inspection. Violations of the rules listed below were ongoing during this inspection. Please see Items 1 and 2 under Additional Comments on page 2 of this report.
15A NCAC 13B .0835(a) Vehicles used for the transportation of septage shall be operated and maintained
to prevent leaks and spills of septage…
15A NCAC 13B .0835(b) All permitted septage management firms shall display lettering on each side of
every pumper vehicle operated by the firm. The lettering shall include the firm name, town name, phone
number, and septage management firm permit number as shown on the firm application. All lettering
required by this Rule on the pumper vehicle shall be no less than three inches in height and legible,
distinguishable from the background, and not obstructed from view. Identification shall not be removable
(i.e. no magnetic signs).

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
TRUCK LICENSE PLATE # VIN # TANK CAPACITY (gal)
YA-122017 1HTMMAAN87H506535 3300
1) 15A NCAC 13B .0835 requires that firm name, town name, phone number, and septage management firm permit
number be permanently attached to each side of each vehicle, be plainly visible where all letters and numbers
measure at least 3 inches in height.
Lettering on the 2007 International did include firm name, town name, phone number, and septage management
firm permit number and it was permanently attached. Lettering indicating town name did not meet height
requirements of the rule. Lettering indicating firm name, phone number, and septage management firm permit
number did meet height requirements. Lettering indicating town name should be corrected where all letters
measure 3 inches in height or taller.
2) Septage was observed leaking from the drain valve past the cap on the 2007 International. The source of the leak
should be repaired before this vehicle returns to service managing septage.

Photos taken by Jeffrey Bullard at the time of the inspection on 12/17/2020
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

____________________________________________ Phone: [phone] .
Jeffrey Bullard, Environmental Specialist II Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ Regional Representative
Sent on: 12/23/2020 Email X Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]