SDTF9203_INSP_20211110

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: Wake
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-92-03
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 11/10/2021 Date of Last Inspection: 09/30/2021
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Mr. Frank Pearce
Pearce Backhoe & Septic Tank Service 5008 Rogers Road
Rolesville, NC 27571
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.92194 E: -78.47194
FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: Frank Pearce Address: Same as above Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail] (email not checked)

PARTICIPANTS: Chester Cobb (DWM) STATUS OF PERMIT: Active EXPIRES: 10/29/2031
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: No violations noted on the previous inspection.

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
NONE
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.

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1) The required signage is present along the access road before you get to the detention tanks.
2) Access road in good shape.
3) The Permit for renewal was issued on 10/29/2021. The Permit issued on 10/29/2021 is for the use of
one 4,500 gallon and two 9,400 gallon above ground metal tanks for the storage of domestic septage.
The previous Permit was for the use of one 4,500 gallon metal tank, three 9,400 gallon metal tanks, one
2,000 gallon concrete pump tank and one concrete screening box for the screening and storage of
domestic septage and grease trap pumpings.
4) During the inspection it was observed that one of the 9,400 gallons steel tank had been cut in half and
another 9,400 gallons steel tank had been replaced by one black steel tank. Previously, there had been
two black steel tanks setting on the other side of the path from the tanks in use. Today, there was just
one black steel tank in the original position on the other side of the path. See pictures below. Any
replacement tank needs to be inspected prior to use. Need to check tanks in use. For safety reasons,
please cover the hole when tank is not in use.
5) The tanks were accessible for inspection. The area around the tanks is maintained so that the tanks can
be inspected for issues.
6) No leaks noticed from the tanks in use.
7) Access hole for the concrete tank needs to be covered for safety reasons. Please cover hole.
8) Septage appears to be handled in at the facility in a way that prevents spills of septage on the ground.
No spills noticed on the tanks or on the ground. Thank you.
9) No odor or vector issues observed.
10) No change noticed that would affect setback distances.

0BOne of the 9,400 gallons steel tanks had been cut in
half.
1BAnother one of the 9,400 gallons steel tanks had
been replaced with one of the two black steel tanks.
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2BThe other black steel tank on the other side of the
access path.
3BOpen access port to the 2,000 gallons buried
concrete tank. Port needs to be covered so that no
one can fall in.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

________________________________________ Phone: [phone] . Chester R. Cobb, Environmental Program Consultant Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ Regional Representative
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