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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
Compost
X
SLAS
COUNTY: BUNCOMBE
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 1109-COMPOST
Closed
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
X
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P/
Tire
Industrial
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 12/3/2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Hensons' Inc. — Asheville Wood Yard
116 Pond Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Date of Last Inspection: 8/28/2019
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.544341' Long.: - 82.606301'
FACILITY CONTACT NAME, PHONE NUMBER & EMAIL:
Name: Randy Flynn, Engineering/IT Operations Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: hensons&hensonsinc.net
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Hensons' Inc.
P.O. Box 1060
Tryon, NC 28782
PARTICIPANTS:
Kris Riddle - Environmental Senior Specialist, Solid Waste Section (Section)
Scott Nix - Operator, Hensons' Inc.
STATUS OF PERMIT:
The facility is currently operating under Permit No. 1109-COMPOST (DIN 25989) issued February 1, 2017.
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Partial Facility Inspection.
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
None.
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) states, "By receiving solid waste at a permitted facility, the permittee shall be
considered by the Department to have accepted the conditions of the permit and shall comply with the conditions
of the permit. "
Permit No. 1109, Attachment 3 - Conditions of Operating Permit, Part 1, Number 1 states, "The Permit to
Operate shall expire August 12, 2021. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 13B. 0201(g), no later than February 12, 2021, the
permittee must submit a request to the Section for permit review and must update pertinent facility plans."
Hensons' Inc. is in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d) in that the permittee did not submit a request to the Section
for permit review by the required date. To achieve compliance, the permittee must submit a request to the Section for
permit review within ten days of receipt of this inspection report.
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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
NORTH CAROLINA
Solid Waste Section
On December 3, 2021, the facility submitted a permit renewal request (FID 1626413) to the Section for Permit No.
I I09-COMPOST so this violation is considered RESOLVED.
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.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. On -site December 3, 2021, to observe the facility's wood waste treatment and processing operations. Scott Nix,
Operator - Hensons' Inc, was present during the inspection.
2. Regarding the facility's permit renewal request, if necessary, please contact Allen Gaither - Section Permitting
Engineer, at alien. aig ther&ncdenr.gov, to discuss any potential modifications or updates to the facility's Operations
Plan.
3. According to facility personnel, site access and operations were heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Fred in August
2021 and the site was closed to conduct debris clean-up and bridge maintenance efforts. In addition, sediment basins
and berms had to be repaired and/or maintained at the facility due to the tropical storm. While on -site, it was observed
the facility was preparing to re -install guardrails/safety cables on the bridge crossing over Hominy Creek.
4. During this inspection, site access was controlled, site signage was maintained, and site access roads were adequate to
observe the facility.
5. As discussed during this inspection, continue to maintain access around all material piles at the facility for fire control
in the event of an emergency.
6. No unpermitted waste was observed in the wood waste treatment and processing area during this inspection. A roll -
off container is available at the facility to receive any unacceptable materials if necessary.
7. As discussed on -site, continue to maintain erosion control measures at the facility as necessary.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed by Kris Riddle
Date: 2021.12.08 17:12:12-05'00' Phone: [phone]
Kris Riddle, Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Waste Management, NC DEQ
Regional Representative
Sent to Randy Flynn, on
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. f2
December 8, 2021, via:
E-Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
Chris Hollinger, Compliance Officer, Solid Waste Section
Allen Gaither, Permitting Engineer - Solid Waste Section
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