8801_ROSCANS_1990

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, I-Iealth, and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
P.O. Box 27687 · Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 20, 1990
Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Division
P.H. Glatfelter Co.
P.O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
RE: Permit #88-01, Reconstruction of Coal Ash Monofill
Dear Mr. Gussman:
William L. Meyer
Director
The Solid Waste Section has reviewed the "Engineering Evaluation
Brown No. 2 Ash Disposal Site" (11-20-89), and "'l'echnical
Specifications for Reconstruction of Brown No. 2 Ash Landfill"
{12-20-89) prepared by Law Environmental in behalf of Ecusta. These
documents were prepared pursuant to the "Slide Incident, 10-01-89",
to assess the cause and extent of the event and propose engineered
measures to stabilize the landfill.
!/ Conceptually, the Section is in agreement with the reports
prepared by Law Environmental. Relative to the scope of work
presented in the 12-20-89 proposal, the following shall be included:
1. The steep escarpments resulting from the slide necessitates
all measures be taken to ensure safety at the site.
2. Prior to reconstruction, all severe slopes in critical work
areas shall be reduced to a maximum safe slope as per the
engineer's recorronendation. I ~ Ecusta should anticipate that all waste removed for
1 ~ ;reconstruction shall be deposited within the original
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0 d~ 4. All pertinent measures, including temporary cover, shall be
.L/tv-1"-0 ,) implemented to prevent fugitive dust emissions and waste ve,l·fu migration.
· 5. The perforated pipe shall be specified to withstand loads
exerted by the overlaying fill and construction equipment.
6. The filter fabric shall be specified to prevent clogging
and provide adequate permeability; EOS selection criteria.
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Mr. R.J. Gussman
February 20, 1990
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Accordingly , . ./the reconstruction project and continued operation
of this facility/requires amending the existing permit. Prior to
receiving new waste in the reconstructed area, an application to
amend Permit :!t88·--01 shall be made which includes the following:
1. An operating plan illustrating the development. of the
landfill, progression of lifts, depth of borrow excavation,
intermediate cover, cross-sections etc.
2. All pertinent state approvals and/or permits required for
the erosion control pond/drainage blanket discharge.
3. Documentation from the U.S. Army COE pertaining to
existing fill in the 100-year floodplain and associated
requirements.
4. Final contours as proposed in the 12-20-89 report.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (919)
733-0692.
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~: Jim Patterson
l\ncerely,
&m~~e~isor
Technical Operations Branch
Solid Waste Section
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Division
P.H. Glatfelter Company
P.O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28760
Dear Mr. Gussman:
25 Heritage Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
March 20, 1990
This letter is to confirm our conversation during the Field Inspection on March
12 of the Coal Ash Monofill Site in Pisgah Forest.
The site is located on the left bank of the Davidson River in the vicinity of
mile 0.9. The area of the ash fill is within the 100-year floodplain but well
out of the 100-year floodway.
In my opinion, storing the ash at this site will not cause an unreasonable
increase in the 100-year flood elevation provided the fill is constructed in
such a manner that none of the ash enters the stream or is deposited in the 100-
year floodway.
I believe a development permit should be obtained from Transylvania County in
order to comply with their Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and, of course, any
other local, state or federal permits should be obtained.
If I may be of further service at any time please do not hesitate to call on me.
Sincerely,
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't'."") ~nes E. Tysinger n:€c21v Civil Engineer '£=:I:) Floodplain Management Program
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ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
An Equal Opportunity Employer
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
March 28, 1990
Mr. Robert Gussman, Director
Environmental. Affairs
28 EAST MAIN STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 666
BREVARD, N. C. 28712
PHONE [phone]
Ecusta, a Division of P. H. Glatfelter Company
P. O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, N. C. 28768
RE: Transylvania County Flood Damage Control Ordinance
Dear Mr. Gussman:
I appreciated the opportunity to tour and inspect the Coal Ash
Monofill Site in Pisgah Forest. I was quite impressed by the
amount of effort that you have expended in stabilizing this ex-
isting site.
For your information, the Transylvania County Flood Damage Con-
trol Ordinance is administered by Ken Hall, Chief of the Inspec-
tions Department. His telephone number is 883-8761.
If you have any additional questions or if I can be of further
assistance, please let me know.
Sincerely,
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Mark R. Burrows
Planning Director
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ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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City Of Brevard --Transylvania County
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
April 4, 1990
Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Division
P.H. Glatfelter
Post Office 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Dear Mr. Gussman:
This letter is to confirm our conversation which took place
in my office the week of March 26th. As stated during that
time, according to the attached Transylvania County Floodway
map Community panel number 370230 0001, the area you desire
to place coal ash fill within Pisgah Forest is within the
100-year floodplain. As I stated at that time, fill is
permitted within this area as it is clearly out of the 100-
year floodway boundary.
Should you have any further questions regarding this matter,
please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Building Inspector
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ELEVATION (BFEJ DATA MAY NOT BE CORRECT IF SHOWN. REFER TO THE SEPARATELY PAINTED FLOOD INSURANCE
RATE MAP FOR CORRECT ZONE AND BFE DATA.
I REFER TO THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP FOR
DESCRIPTION OF ELEVATION REFERENCE MARKS.
C THIS MAP MAY NOT SHOW All FLOOD BOUNDARIES .
REFER TO THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP FOR
ADDITIONAL FLOOD BOUNDARIES.
WHERE THE 100 & 600 YEAR FLOODS ARE CLOSE TOGETHER. ONLY THE 100 YEAR FLOOD IS SHOWN.
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FLOODWAY
FLOOD BOUNDARY AND
FLOODWAY MAP
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA
(UNINCORPORATED AREAS)
SHEET 1 OF 5
(SEE MAP INDEX FOR SHEETS NOT PRINTED)
COMMUNITY-SHEET NUMBER
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JANUARY 2, 1 980
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OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST
BROWN NO . 2 ASH LANDFILL
ECUSTA PISGAH FOREST FACILITY
DATE:-------------~ INSPECTOR: \IEATHER =---------------
Check appropriate column. If unsatisfactory, record observations and comments.
Criteria Sat is· Unsatis-Comments
factory factory
I. Active Landfill Slopes
A. Ash should be sloped to drain toward
the erosion control pond.
B. \Io r k should progress upgradient. '
c. Ash slopes should be ~5%.
D. Temporary erosion control should be
maintained on slopes.
I I. Temporarily Inactive Landfill Slopes
A. Ash slopes should be ~3%
B. Six-inch SO i l cover should be
maintained on slopes.
c. Temporary erosion control should be
maintained on slopes.
LAW ENVIRONMENTAL SITE PLAN, MARCH 20, 1990
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402·1890
March 28, 1990
SUBJECT: CESAW-C090-D-088-Nationwide Permit No. 26
Ecusta
Attn: Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Post Office Box 200
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768
Dear Mr. Gussman:
Reference your February 23, 1990, letter and subsequent meeting with
Messrs. David Baker and Robert Johnson of our Asheville Regulatory Office
regarding alterations to Thrash Branch which occurred as a result of an ash
slide at your Brown No. 2 landfill site in Brevard, Transylvania County, North
Carolina. Thrash Branch has been determined to be a headwater tributary to
the Davidson River downstream of the designated trout water segment.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330, published in the Federal Register
on November 13, 1986, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was provided
for discharges of dredged or fill material into non-tidal rivers, streams, and
their lakes and impoundments, including adjacent wetlands, that are located
above the headwaters and other non-tidal waters of the United States,
including adjacent wetlands, that are not a part of a surface tributary system
to interstate waters or navigable waters of the United States. This general
authorization is valid only for work that causes the loss or substantial
adverse modification of less than an acre of waters or wetlands.
Your work is authorized by nationwide permit provided it is accomplished
in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This verification will be
valid until the nationwide permit is modified, reissued, or revoked. All the
nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified, reissued or revoked prior to
13 January 1992. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to
the nationwide permits. We will issue a public notice announcing the changes
when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to
commence this activty before the date the nationwide permit is modified or
revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of the modification or
revocation to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of
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ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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this nationwide permit. Please be aware that this authorization does not
relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or local
approval.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. David Baker at our Asheville
Regulatory Office, telephone [phone].
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Sincerely,
Mr. William Mills
Water Qualtity Section
Branch
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
CONDITIONS
a. Any discharge of dredged or fill material will not occur in the
proximity of a public water supply.
b. The activity will not jeopardize a threatened or endangered species as
identified under the Endangered Species Act, or destroy or adversely modify the
critical habitat of such species.
c. The activity will not significantly disrupt the movement of those
species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody (unless the primary purpose
of the fill is to impound water).
d. Any discharge of dredged or fill material-will consist of suitable
material free from toxic pollutants.
e. Any structure or fill will be properly maintained.
f. If the activity may adversely affect historic properties which the
National Park Service has listed on, or determined eligible for listing on, the
National Register of Historic Places, or if significant historic properties are
encountered before or during work, the permittee will notify the District
Engineer.
g. The construction or operation of the activity will not impair reserved
tribal rights, including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty
fishing and hunting rights.
h. An individual state water quality certification must be obtained or
waived. Conditions of certification will be considered to be special
conditions of the Federal nationwide permit. Please contact Mr. William Mills,
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, telephone [phone].
f. The following management practices will be followed to the maximum
extent practicable:
(1) Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United
States will be avoided or minimized through the use of other practical
alternatives.
(2) Discharges in spawning areas during spawning seasons will be
avoided.
(3) Discharges will not restrict or impede the movement of aquatic
species indigenous to the waters or the passage of normal or expected high
flows or cause the relocation of the waters (unless the primary purpose of the
fill is to impound water).
(4) If the discharge creates an impoundment of water, adverse impacts
on the aquatic system caused by the accelerated passage of water and/or the
restriction of its flow will be minimized.
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avoided.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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Discharge in wetland areas will be avoided.
Heavy equipment working in wetlands will be placed on mats.
Discharges into breeding areas for migratory waterfowl will be
All temporary fills will be removed in their entirety.
Ecusta a division of P. H. GLATFELTER co.
P.O. BOX 200 • PISGAH FOREST. NORTH CAROLINA 28768 • TELEPHONE [phone]
Mr. James C. Coffey, Supervisor
Technical Operations Branch
Solid Waste Section
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Coffey:
Subject: Permit No. 88-01
April 23, 1990
Permit No. 88-01 describes two industrial monofills, primary sludge and ash,
located contiguously on P.H. Glatfelter's ("Glatfelter") pr"operty in
Transylvania County. The sludge landfill is used only for the disposal or
storage of paper mill sludge generated from Glatfelter's primary wastewater
treatment plant. The ash landfill is used only for the disposal of ash
resulting from the combustion of coal at the Glatfelter facility in Pisgah
Forest. All of the drainage from the former is discharged into a secondary
wastewater treatment plant and eventually into the French Broad River, while
the drainage from the latter flows into an erosion control pond and finally
into the Davidson River.
We propose to amend only that part of our permit related to the operating plan
of the ash monofill, referred to as Brown No. 2, as described in the original
permit application dated March 19, 1979, copy attached. This amendment is in
fulfillment of your request, dated February 20, 1990, and follows the general
guidelines contained in 10 NCAC IOG.0505 except for subitems (9), (IO), (II)
and (12). These subitems refer to signs, safety, waste acceptance and
disposal, and miscellaneous requirements. These subitems were not completed
due to their lack of applicability to an ash monofill.
The attached amendment should be considered an addendum to the original
operating plan and not a substitute or replacement. The premises contained in
the original operating plan such as the inertness of the ash, its stability,
its maximum safe slope angle, and the subsurface investigation of the site,
are all important ingredients of the amended operating plan.
The P.H. Glatfelter Company appreciates the assistance and cooperative nature
of your personnel. Your early responses, helpful suggestions and timely
approvals have allowed us to minimize the impact of this recent ash incident
on the environment, public health and our operation. The cooperation of Jim
Patterson, Gary Ahlberg and yourself, is greatly appreciated.
Ecusta
PISGAH FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA 28768
Mr. James C. Coffey
N. C. Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina
April 23, 1990 Page 2
If there are any questions in regards to this amendment, please call me at
704-877-234 7.
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Attachment
I Copy to: J. Patterson -Black Mountain J
D. W. Monk -Pisgah Forest
C. N. Carter -Spring Grove
Sincerely,
ECUSTA DIVISION
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Environmental Affairs
E C U S T A C O R P O R A T O N
AMENDMENT TO OPERATING PLAN -BROWN NO. 2 ASH LANDFILL
A. Permit Requirements
All pertinent state approvals and/or permits required for the erosion
control pond/drainage blanket discharges are contained in Attachment A.
All pertinent approvals and/or permits related to the existing fill in
the one-hundred year flood plain and any associated requirements are
contained in Attachment B. These include documentation from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Transylvania
County Planning Director, and the City of Brevard's Inspection
Department.
B. Spreading and Compacting
The ash will be restricted to the smallest area feasible. Several
overlapping passes will be made by tracked vehicles to compact the ash.
Ash will be firm under rubber tire vehicles after compaction. All ash
spreading will progress upgradient so that drainage will be toward the
erosion control pond.
C. Covering
Temporarily inactive landfill slopes will be maintained at a minimum of
a 3 percent slope with at least a 6-inch soil cover. Permanently
inactive landfill slopes shall be no steeper than 3 H to IV. A
compacted 18-inch soil cover will be maintained at all such slopes. The
final contours will be as shown in the Law Environmental Site Plan
Drawing of March 20, 1990, Attachment C.
D. Erosion and Drainage Control
All disturbed and closed out areas of the landfill proper will drain
into the erosion control pond as shown in the Law Environmental's Site
Plan. All closed out areas of the landfill located in the flood plain
will drain directly into drainage ditches and from there into the
Davidson River. Erosion control measures will be maintained, as
necessary, between these closed out areas and the drainage ditches.
Interceptor ditches will be installed on the hill side above the active
landfill to control the entry of surface water onto the landfill.
Temporary diversion ditches will be maintained within ten feet of the
upslope landfill edge. Temporary erosion control will be maintained on
all slopes so as to reduce the amount of silt and ash entering the
erosion control pond. Ash will be removed from the erosion control pond
when the ash depth reaches one-half the total pond depth. Ash removed
from the erosion control pond will be placed in the active area of the
landfill.
AMENDMENT TO OPERATING PLAN -BROWN NO. 2 ASH LANDFILL Page 2
All run-off will be diverted away from the landfill. No surface water
shall be impounded over or on the waste. Ditch details are specified
according to the project plans. The slopes, described in Section C,
will assure that the completed areas will be adequately sloped so that
all surface water run-off will leave the area in a controlled manner.
E. Vegetation
Temporarily inactive landfill surfaces will be covered with a 6-inch
soil layer to facilitate surface run-off. When final grades are
reached, the ash will be covered with an 18-inch soil layer and a
permanent stand of erosion resistant perennial grass will be
established. Furthermore, all surfaces disturbed by construction
equipment and not covered by riprap or roadways will have established a
permanent stand of erosion resistant perennial grass. The type and
amount of seed, lime and fertilizer will be selected in accordance with
the recommendations of the Transylvania County Agent.
F. Water Protection
No ash will be placed in water. All leachate and run-off from the ash
landfill will be directed to the erosion control pond.
G. Access and Security
This site is on company owned property and the only access is by secured
gate. Only personnel working for the company are allowed entrance to
this site. An attendant is on the site during times when the gate is
open. The access road to the disposal area is of all-weather
construction and maintained in good condition. Dust control measures,
such as chemical application, watering, etc. will be implemented, as
necessary.
H. Borrow Material
A small quantity of soil may be removed from the proposed soil borrow
area as described in the Law Environmental Site Plan Drawing of March
20, 1990. The majority of the borrow material will be purchased from
off-site sources.
I. Operational Checklist
An operational checklist, contained in Attachment C, was developed to
cover five important criteria:
I. Active landfill slopes
2. Temporarily inactive landfill slopes
3. Permanently inactive landfill slopes
4. Ash compaction
5. Interceptor ditches
AMENDMENT TO OPERATING PLAN -BROWN NO. 2 ASH LANDFILL Page 3
Inspection of the landfill will be conducted on a regular basis. The
operator of the landfill will be advised, in writing, of any
deficiencies and repair procedures will be instituted.
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ORIGINAL PERMIT APPLICATION -BROWN NO. 2 LANDFILL
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
JAMES B. HUNT, JR. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Division of Health Services
HUGH H. TILSON, M.D. GOVERNOR
SARAH T. MORROW, M.D., M.P.H.
SECRETARY
P. 0. Box 2091 Raleigh 27602
Mr. R.J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Control and
Industrial Hygiene
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Dear Mr. Gussman;
June 15, 1979
DIRECTOR
Enclosed is a copy of the plans for disposal of fly ash at the Brown #2
site in Transylvania County.
The plans are approved as submitted
permit should be issued within 60 days.
sylvania County Register of Deeds office
Management Rules".
and permit #88-01 is issued. The
It should be recorded in the Tran-
to comply with the "Solid Waste
Under "Section .0117 Variances" of the rules, a variance of daily cover
is permitted.
This permit is issued under existing North Carolina solid and hazardous
waste standards. If regulations become more striengent for management of
fly ash, then this permit may require modification to meet these standards.
If this office can be of further assistance, please advise.
WLM:jk
Enclosure
cc: Mr. J.W. Moore
Respectfully,
~~~~ental Engineer
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch
Sanitary Engineering Section
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROr
JUN 2:; 1979
RECEIVED
PROPOSED
FLY ASH I..ANDFILL
OPERATION
OLIN CORPORATION PROPERTY
BROWN 112
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
OLIN CORPORATION
PISGAH FOREST, N.C.
MARCH 19, 1979
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Prepared By:
R. J. Gussman
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DESCRIPTION
The Olin Corporation owns a tract of land situated on N.C. Route
No. 1504 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. This tract of
land is the area directly north of the Aeration Basin and west of
the sludge disposal area. The proposed disposal site is comprised
of a three acre wooded knoll and approximately three acres of grassed
bottom land. The bottom area has been used as a spoil area for waste
and/or unsuitable material from the construction of the Aerated Stabi-
lization Basin. The area to be used for the disposal fill is boundaried
on the west by a drainage ditch, on the south side by the north dike of
the Aeration Basin, and on the north side by the power service line to
the Olin Plant. The east side of the area extends up the side of the
ridge to approximately the 2180 contour. Currently,ruins of two resi-
dences and several outbuildings are on the site. These ruins will be
removed and covered over.
This site is presently useless to the owner. We, therefore, propose to
construct a fly ash landfill on this site. It is estimated that this
fill area contains between 259,000 and 270,000 cubic yards of available
volume and should permit eight to ten years of operation. It is proposed
that the Olin Corporation fill this area with fly ash from the operation
of its coal fired power boilers located at the Pisgah Forest site.
Basically, this disposal area will be developed by constructing a settling
pond in the southwest corner of the site. The approximately nine foot
high confining dike will be constructed of material excavated from the
on-site hillside. Diversion ditches will be constructed around the perim-
eter of the site to channel surface run off water away from the disposal
area. Soil used for cover of the fly ash will be excavated from the
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DESCRIPTION
hillside ahead of the fly ash placement in such a way as to limit
the amount of fly ash exposed at any given time. The contractor
who will be responsible for hauling the fly ash and placing it in
the fill area is the M & M Grading Contractors, Inc. The President
and Chief Operating Officer of this company is Mr. Vernon McCall.
Entrance to this disposal area will be restricted.
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This site was inspected by Mr. J. W. Moore, Jr. of the North Carolina
Department of Human Resources on May 3, 1978. A copy of Mr. Moore's
inspection sheet is appended hereto as Attachment I.
Attachment II is a copy of a portion of U.S.G.S. Map AMS 4454 I SW-
Series V842, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina quadrangle. This map shows
the location of the proposed site and its relative proximity to N.C.
Route No. 1504 and N.C. Route No. 1518. Attachment III is a copy of
the field and laboratory test results performed on the fly ash material
by Froehling and Robertson, Inc. Attachment IV is a copy of the soil
test borings drilled in the proposed fly ash disposal area. Attachment
Vis a copy of the fly ash leachate analysis. Attachment VI is a pre-
liminary sketch showing the proposed fill site relative to our Aeration
Basin.
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OPERATING PLAN
Prior to assembling an operating plan for this disposal site, the
engineering firm of Froehling and Robertson, Inc. was retained to
conduct a study to determine the maximum safe slope angle for fly
ash. A copy of their results is contained in Attachment III. Also,
a subsurface investigation of this area was completed by the Law
Engineering Testing Company. Their results, Attachment IV, combined
with other data indicates the site's suitability for use as a fly
ash disposal area. To determine the chemical characteristics of the
fly ash itself, an analysis of the fly ash as to its ignitability,
corrosiveness, reactivity, and toxicity, as defined in 40 CFR Part 250,
Subpart A of the proposed Hazardous Waste Guidelines Regulations was
made.
Fly ash is a solid material and is not liable to cause fires through
friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical changes, or
retain heat. Therefore, according to the above proposed regulation,
it is not considered to be ignitable. The fly ash leachate has a pH
between 3 and 12 and is, therefore, not considered corrosive. Further-
more, fly ash is normally considered to be inert and relatively innoc-
uous. It does not generate any fumes or react chemically in a violent
manner. From the impact and shear tests conducted by Froehling and
Robertson, Inc., it is considered to be stable to mechanical shock.
From the above, it is therefore considered not to be reactive.
According to the definition contained in the above mentioned proposed
regulation, a solid waste is a hazardous waste if the extract obtained
from applying the extraction procedure contains a concentration of a
contaminant that exceeds ten times the Environmental Protection Agency's
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National Interim Primary Drinking Water Standards for that substance.
This extraction procedure was conducted on a representative sample of
fly ash generated by the Pisgah Forest facility. The analysis of the
resultant leachate shows that the contaminant concentrations were less
than the proposed standard. A copy of this analysis is appended in
Attachment V.
Because of the above test results, it was determined that our present
methods of fly ash landfill operation were satisfactory and should be
continued in the new proposed disposal site. In order to make this
site ready for use as a fly ash disposal area, a new all weather access
road will be constructed from the present all weather road located direct-
ly east of the proposed site. This road will allow transportation of the
fly ash containing vehicles to either Brown No. 1 or Brown No. 2 disposal
sites as is deemed appropriate. Part of the area planned for the fill
will be cleared, a suitable silt settling pond,and outlet works will be
constructed, intercepted ditches will be cut along the east side of the
fill area so that surface runoff is not routed through or across the fly
ash field. The settling basin, as shown in Attachment VI, will be con-
structed in the flat area near the north dike of the aeration basin.
The dam for the settling pond is to be constructed of selected material
from the fill site.
The access road is to be basically an all weather road with adequate
crown and side ditches to assure durability. This road will provide
access to permit building the fill from the high side of the site to
the settling pond. By constructing the fill in this manner, runoff can
be effectively routed away from the fill and toe ditches can be maintained
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in front of the fill as it progresses. These toe ditches, graded
level, tend to permit early settling of fly ash in the surface water
and, thereby, reduce the solids load to the settling pond.
As the fly ash fill progresses and as it becomes necessary, the fill
is to be soil covered and grassed. The final slopes of the fly ash
field are to be not steeper than 2-1/2 to 1.
The disposal site is to be constructed by dumping and spreading. No
compactive effort other than truck or equipment traffic will be used
to consolidate the fill. Each lift will be approximately ten feet in
height. Interceptive ditches will be used at all times to prevent sur-
face runoff from reaching the fill. Toe ditches will be constructed and
maintained in front of the toe of the fly ash fill. No erosion is an-
ticipated. The contractor who hauls fly ash for Olin does own a cater-
pillar bulldozer which can be used on this site when leveling operations
are necessary. Even though this site will receive fly ash only, which
is generated on a dry basis, the fly ash will be wetted prior to leaving
the Olin Plant site and when placed in the landfill is not expected to
create dust.
This area is not within the bounds of a public water supply watershed and
it is not within the flood plain of any known water course. It is approx-
imately 2200 feet from the Davidson River, which is the nearest flowing
stream. It is also approximately 600 feet from the near.est private well.
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In summary, the proposed operation consists of the construction
of a silt settling pond and a fly ash disposal site. Inert fly
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ash is planned to be used for the fill material. The ground within
the grassed bottom land is not to be disturbed prior to commencement
of filling for other than removal of large trees. As the fly ash fill
is constructed, it is to proceed so that it can be brought to final
configuration, soil covered, and grassed. No more than one acre of
fly ash fill surface is expected to be exposed at any one time. Upon
completion, the entire fill area will be covered with a minimum of
twelve inches of soil.
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N. G. STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
CHECK-OFF SHEET FOR PROPOSED SANITARY LANDFILL SITES
COUNTY ~4/?L LOCATION f!.k. ti)~ 4_'11.11 ACRES i If
PROPERTY OWNER -~&~~-r~...L-~IJ+-~~~--~~-~~ROPOSED OPERATOR ~-~--;~~~/-'-k~j~I~------~
1. Is this site within the boundaries of a public water supply
watershed? Watershed YES
2. Does any portion of this site contain floodplain areas? YES
3. Are there public or private we ls nearby that could be affected? YES
Nearest well in feet (Elaborate in Comments Section)
4. Are there springs present o site? Number YES
5. Will this site require dyking? YES
6. Will this site require pipin~ of surface drainage? YES
7. Not precluding required boring inFormation, does this site have
adPquate cover material for the sanitary landfill development"? YES
8.
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10.
11.
Will this site require diversion of sur[ace wateyry I Ii} YES
Receiving stream for surface drainage from site (!J:N/rAfW fl})cjlj
Will this site require extensive preparation, such as clearing? YES
(Elaborate in Comments Ser,tion)
Will this site require a new all-weather access road?
(Elaborate in Comments Section)
Evaluate the following:
A. Surface soil conditions as related to cover requirements
B. Location as related tc population density
C. Accessibility to users
YES
POOR
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proceed with the requirements of Section IX of the North Carolina State Board of Health
"Rules and Regulations Providing Standards for Solid Waste Disposal"?
YES V NO
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COMMENTS: (Include any requirements noted by you for the sanitary landfill development
and operation)
Number of borings recommende"~r a representative sampling of the site
Percent of usable land /tJtJ zt2_ Include sketch of sit2 on back of this form.
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INSPECTION ENGINEERS • CHEMISTS • BACTERIOLOGISTS
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Rt. 2 , Box 2 8 6
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Attention: Mr. Abernathy
Asheville, N.C.
M~y 13, 1977
Subject: Fly-Ash Containment, Olin Corporation
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
Gentlemen:
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The field and laboratory test results performed on the fly-
ash materials by Freehling & Robertson, Inc. have been forwarded
to me for evaluation. 'Ihe objective, as explained to me, is to
determine a safe slope angle for the waste deposit which will be
piled and contained in a natural ravine.
According to the laboratory reports enclosed herewith, in-
cluding an undrained triaxial shear test on a nominally compacted
sample, the internal friction, or "0' angle" is s· with cohesive,
or "c-strength" of 2. 5 PSI. The angle of repose on the dust-dry
material was measured at 45", similiar to fine dry uniform sand.
Accordingly, I recommend establishing a maximum slope of
about 22· from horizontal. This is approximately an incline of 2-
Horizontal to 1-Vertical. This comes out to about one-half the
angle of repose, which is a good rule-of-thumb for low-cohesive,
fine-grained materials.
It should be noted that the low 0'-angle of the compacted
material indicates that the mat~rial could flow easily if super-
saturated. Also that the high percentage of sub-sieve size
particles can result in substantial erosion from the elements, es-
pecially if very dry. The cohesion between particles depends upon
constant moisture.
If I can be of further assistance, you can notify me through
our Asheville office. \
Respectfully submitted,
FROEHLING & ROBE~TSON, INC.
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Grain Size Analysis (Hydrometrical) of Fly-Ash
Coarse particles (Clinker, + No. 10 Std. Sieve)
Medium particles (passing No.10, Retained No. 40)
Fine Particles (Passing No. 40, Retained ~o. 200)
Sub-Sieve Sized particles (-0.05mm to 0.005mm)
Sub-Sieve (Airfloat) particles {Smaller than .005rnm)
Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Shear
Note: Remolded sample
Dry Density: 65.0 PCF
Moisture: 25% -30%
Angle Internal Friction¢:
Apparent Cohesion (c):
A.~gle of Repose: 45·
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2.5 PSI
1.6%
0.3%
11.1%
82.0%
5.0%
Note: Dry material passing No. 10 std. Sieve passed through
Std. cone, (as in sand test} •
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In-Place Density Tests (Fly--Ash)
Test Location Percent .Dry .. Number Moisture Densit;z_
1 From Truck Bed 14.2% 31.6 PCF 2 On Surface 31.8% 37.4 PCF
3 5' Depth 28.3% 53.7 PCF
4 10' Depth 23.1% 55.2 PCF 5 15 I Depth 20.6% 56.5 PCF
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INSPECT I ON ENGINEERS • CHEMISTS • BACTE RIO LO GISTS
CAILE ADDuss-·,~oEHLING"
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Asheville, N.C •
May 9, 1977
REPORT OF INPLACE DENSITY TESTS (FLY ASH)
Made For: The Olin Corporation
Project:
c/o Matheson, Hintz & Associates, Inc.
Rt. 2 -Box 2 86
Fletcher, N.C. 28732
Olin Corporation
Land Fill (F.ly Ash)
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
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Date Tested: April 13, 1977 Drillers: Rhymer & Oliveira
Results:
Test
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Location
From Truck
On Surface
5' Depth
10' Depth
15 I Depth
cc: F & R -Richmond
Bed
Percent Dry
Moisture Density
14 .2% 31.6 PCF
31.8% 37.4 PCF
28.3% 53.7 PCF
23 .1% 55.2 PCF
20.6% 56.5 PCF
Respectfully submitted,
FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC.
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LAND FILL (FLY ASH) -PISGAH FOREST, N.C.
LABORATORY DATA
Results of Gradation and Hydrometer Analysis
Grain Size Distribution
Gravel (+ #10 Sieve)
Coarse Sand (#10-#40 Sieve)
Fine Sand (#40-#200 Sieve)
Silt (#200 Sieve-0.00Srnm)
Clay (-0.005rnm)
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Results of Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Shear Test
Angle of Internal Friction
Apparent Cohesion
Angle of Repose
('1) = 80
2.5 PSI
Material was screened through #10 sieve to break up bulk and dropped
through a large funnel. The material "piled up" at an angle of 40° to 50°
with the horizontal.
Angle of repose -45°±
LAW ENGINEERING TESTING COMPANY
REPORT OF SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
BROWN NO. 2 FLY ASH DISPOSAL SITE
PISGAH FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA
LETCo. Job No. CH 4224
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Olin Corporation
Ecusta Paper Division
P. 0. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768
Attention: Mr. Jack Garren
Engineering Department
February 21, 1979
Subject: Report of Subsurface Investigation
Brown No. 2 Fly Ash Disposal Site
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
LETCo. Job No. CH 4224
Gentlemen:
As authorized by your purchase order number PE 13771 dated January, 1979,
Law Engineering Testing Company has completed a subsurface investigation for the subject
project. This report describes the work done and presents the results obtained, aloag
with a description of the subsurface conditions encountered. It is· beyond the scope of
this report to evaluate the site's suitability for use as. a fly ash disposal site.
Site and Project Information
Our understanding of the project requirements is based on a site visit and a meeting
with your Mr. Garren and Mr. Jim Smith of this office on December 8, 1978. The proposed
Brown No. 2 fly ash disposal site is located north of the existing aeration basin and west of
the sludge disposal site on Olin Corporation property at Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. Approxi-
mately the northeast half of the 6 acre site is a wooded hillside sloping downward in a south-
west direction and the remainder of the site is relatively flat and covered with weeds. The
flat area was used as a spoil area for unsuitable materials during construction of the nearby
r' aeration basin. The site is bordered on the west side by Thrash Branch.
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We understand the disposal area will be developed by constructing a settling pond
in the sou th west corner of the site. The approximately 9 ft high confining dike will be
constructed of material excavated from the on-site hillside. Diversion ditches will be constructed
around the perimeter of the site to channel surface runoff water away from the disposal area.
Placement of the fly ash will start in the southwest corner adjacent to the settling pond and
proceed northeastward up the hillside. Soil for cover of the fly ash will be excavated from
the hillside ahead of the fly ash placement in such a way as to limit the amount of fly ash
exposed at any given time. The maximum anticipated depths of excavation below existing
site grade is about 5 ft in the flat area and about 10 ft on the hillside.
lnvestiga tion
Five soil test borings were drilled at the site at the approximate locations shown
on the attached Boring Location Plan which we prepared from a Matheson. Hintz and
Associates drawing furnished to us entitled "Fly Ash Disposal Fill, Olin Corporation,·
Ecusta Paper Division, Brown No. 2 Site, Pisgah Forest, N.C." dated June 16, 1977. The
borings were staked in the field by representatives of L1w Engineering using a 100-tape and
estimated right angles, measuring from existing site landmarks. The Test Boring Record for
boring L-7, made during a previous subsurface investigation (LETCo. Job No. CH-1877E
dated March 11, 1974), is attached and the conditions encountered discussed in conjunction
with the five soil test borings drilled for this investigation. The ground surface elevations
at the boring locations were interpolated from the above referenced drawing (contour
interval 10 ft).
The borings were made by mechanically advanced hollow stem augers. Soil
sampling and penetration testing were performed in general accordance with ASTM Speci-
fic:ition D-1586. At regular intervals soil samples were obt:iined with :i stand:ird 1.4 inch
I. D., 2 inch 0. D., split-tube sampler. The sampler was first seated 6 inches to penetrate
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hammer falling 30 inches. The number of hammer blows required to drive the sampler the
final foot was recorded and is designated the "penetration resistance". The penetration
resistance, when properly evaluated, is an index to the soil's strength and ability to support
foundations.
Representative portions of the soil samples thus obtained were placed in glass
jars and transported to our laboratory. In the laboratory, the samples were examined by
a soils engineer to verify the driller field classifications. Test Boring Records are attached,
graphically showing the soil descriptions and penetration resistances.
Subsurface Conditions
Borings FA-I and F A-5 encountered a 3 to 4 inch thick veneer of topsoil. The
surface at the other boring locations have been disturbed by previous construction. Alluvial
(water deposited) soils were encountered in borii1gs FA-I to a depth of 18 ft, FA-2 to 15
ft and L-7 to 6.5 feet. Generally, the alluvial soils consist of layers of very soft to hard
sandy clayey silt and sandy silt and loose to dense silty sand with varying amounts of
organic matter and gravel. Boring F A-1 encountered an alluvial coarse sand and gravel layer
between depths of 11 and 18 feet. The upper 8 ft of alluvial soil in boring F A-2 is
possibly material wasted to this area durin~ construction of the adjacent aeration basin .
Boring FA-3 encountered a surface layer of fill to a depth of 3 ft that consists r of sandy clayey silt. 13elow the fill, a layer termed possible fill was encountered to a depth
of 5 ft that consists of sandy silt.
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alluvial soil at 15 ft), the possible fill in boring FA-3, the topsoil in boring FA-5 and at
the surface 111 boring FA-4, virgin residual soils were encountered. Generally~ the· residual
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soils consist of firm to hard sandy silts. Residual soils hard enough to be termed partially r weathered rock (residual material having standard penetration resistances in excess of I 00
blows per foot) were encountered in borings FA-1 at a depth of 18 ft and L-7 at a depth l of 6.5 feet. The partially weathered rock in boring FA-I is a sanely silt when sampled and
that in boring L-7 is a silty sand.
In addition to the typical soil descriptions on the attached Test Boring Records. the r soils are classified according to the Unified Soil Classifjcation System. These classifications
are denoted by the letters in parenthesis at the end of the typical soil description. No
l, classification tests were performed for this investigation; however, the classifications were
based on classification tests performed on similar soils during previous subsurface investigations
at this site.
The groundwater was checked in all borings both at the time of drilling and 1 again after a suitable stabilization period. No groundwater was encountered in boring F A-5.
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The stabilized water level was measured at depths ranging from 5.4 ft in boring L-7 to
12 ft in boring F A-4. Seasonal groundwater fluctuations of several feet are common in
this area between the relatively dry months of late summer and fall and the wet ·months
of late winter and spring.
L'lw Engineering Testing Company appreciates the opportunity to provide our
professional services on this project. If you have any questions concerning this report
or if we may be of further service, please contact us.
Very truly yours,
LAW ENGINEERING TESTING C01\IPANY
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Senior Soils Engineer
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LAW ENGINEERING TESTING CO:
CHARLOTTE. NORTH CAROLINA
Olin Corpora lion
Ecusta Paper Division
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
DUNCAN-PARNELL. INC., CHARLOTT!: 1177
Boring Location Plan
Brown T'fo. 2 Fly k:'1 l)isposal Site
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
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Residual-Partially Weathered Rock That**
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Groundwater at 5.5 Ft.
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BORING ANo SAMPLING MEETS ASTM o.15e6 When Sampled (1\IH)
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM 0·2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 30 IN. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I. 0. SAMPLER I FT.
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150 l % ROCK CORE RECOVERY
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WATER TABLE, 24 HR.
WATER TABLE, I HR.
LOSS OF DRILLING WATER
Tf::ST BORl~JG RECOr?D
BORING NO. FA-I
DATE DRILLED 2-5-79
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Groundwater at 8.3 Ft.
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BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS .ASTM 0·1516
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM 0·2113
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WATER TAIILE, 1 HR.
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DATE DRILLED 2-5-79
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Boring Terminated at 15.0 Ft.
Groundwater at 8 Ft.
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CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
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Green I3rown Fine to i\lcdium
Sandy Silt With Weathered Rock
Fragments (MH)
Boring Terminated at 15.0 Ft.
Groundwater at 12 Ft.
After 24 ·Hours
BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS'ASTM 0·1516
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM 0·2113
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2130
2125
2120
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with Rock Fragments When Sampled (SM)
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Boring Terminated at 1 0.0'
Refusal to Power Auger
Groundwater at 5.4'
* Gravel (SM)
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No Groundwater Encountered
After 24 Hours
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. ANALYSIS FOR NATI01.~L INTERIM PRIMARY DRINKll\u WATER REGULATIONS
TO: -
Orlando Lab~:r_a.t_~ries, !_,~c.
P. 0. Box 8025A • Orlando, Florida 32806 • 305/843-1661
Olin Corporation
Attn: Mr. U. H. Bell
Ecusta Paper & Film Group
Pisgah Forest, N. C. 28768
Report # 14020
Date: 13 Oct. 77
Sampled by: Client
IDENTIFICATION:
Leachate - 1
po# PE-8457
CONTAMINANT
Arsenic, As
Barium, Ba
Cadmium, Cd
Chromium, Cr
Fluoride, F
Endrin
Lindane
Methoxychlor
MCL•
0.05
1.0
0.010
0.05
1.4-2.4
0.0002
0.004
0.1
INORGANIC
FOUND CONTAMINANT
0.14 Lead, Pb
<0. 5 Mercury, Hg ------
0.09 Nitrate, NO:i-N -----
<0. 01 Selenium, Se -··--------
1. 7 Silver, Ag ···-··-----
ORGANIC
< 0. 0002 Toxaphene ··---
< 0. 001 2, 4-D
<0.001 2, 4, 5-TP (Silvex) -··-··
MCL• FOUND
0.05 <0. 01 ---
0.002 0. 001
10 0.28
0.01 <0.01 ···--·-----
0.05 <0. 01 ----·-
0.005 <0. 001 ----
0.1 <0. 05
0.01 <O. 01 -.---
Rf S!Jl lS f.Xf'RFSSf D IN mp/I (ppm) UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED *MCL -MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS I
This water sample ([ l does) (rt( does not) meet the Pro-
Respectfully submitted, posed National Interim Primary Drinking. Water Standards.
ORLANDO LABORATORIES, INC.
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elf' «<t K'tt"u<&. )
Chemist/Biologist/Bacteriologist
Methods & Limits: In accordance with Federal Register· Vol.
40, No. 248, Part IV • Wednesday, December 24, 1975.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Interim Pri·
mary Drinking Water Regulations.
/ METHODS: ''Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," Latest Edition, APHA, AWWA and WPCF
and/or other EPA approved methods unless otherwise designa~e_d_. _______________ __,
INT[RNArlONAL ANAi YSIS OF WATER. SEWAGE a INDUSTRIAL WASfEWA rrf-1. UIVIHONMENTAL IMPAc·r STUDIFS
N. ~. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
\_ 1IVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES ' Inspection Form for Sanitary Landfills
SIR: An inspection of your land disposal site has been made this date and you are
notified of the violations, if any, marked below with a cross (X).
1. PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Site Plan Approved
Operational Plans Approved
Plans Being Followed
2. SPREADING & COMPACTING
Waste Restricted to the
Smallest Area Practicable
Waste Properly Compacted
Proper Slope on Working Face
3. COVER REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) Inches Daily Cover
Two (2) Foot Final Cover
Erosion Controlled
4. ACCESS
Attendant on Duty
Access Controls (Gate, Chains)
All Weather Road
Dust Controlled
5. WATER PROTECTION
REMARKS:
DATE
Surface Drainage Controlled
Evidence of Leaching
Waste Placed in Water
OHS FORM 1709 (12 /74)
Solid Waste & Vector Control Branch
6. BURNING
Evidence of Burning
Fire Control Equipment Available
7. SPECIAL WASTES
Spoiled Food Properly Handled
Animal Carcasses, Abattoir
Waste, Hatchery Waste, Etc.,
Properly Handled
8. HAZARDOUS WASTES ACCEPTED
Pathological
Pesticides
Other
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
9. VECTOR CONTROL
Effective Rat Control
Effective Fly Control
Other Vector(s) Controlled
10. MISCELLANEOUS
Blowing Material Controlled
Directional Signs
Operational Signs (Procedures,
Hours, Etc.)
RECEIVED
MAR 2 1990
State of North Carolina ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
February 28, 1990
Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Division
P.H. Glatfelter Co.
Post Office Box 200
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768
Ann B. Orr
Regional Manager
Subject: Reconstruction of Coal Ash
Monofill System
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Gussman:
In follow up to our telephone conversation of February 27,
1990, a NPDES Permit is not requin~d for the SE~dimentation/
erosion control pond being used in reconstruction of subject Coal
Ash Monofil. Since the purpose of this control pond is to trap
sediment and not serve as a wastewater treatment system, it is
considered permitted under the erosion control regulations and a
NPDES Permit is not required.
Should you have any questions or need further assistance,
please contact this office.
GTT
cc: Richard Phillips
Forrest Westall
:~~
Env:Lronmental Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Corporation
P. o. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, N. c. 28768
May 16, 1990
William L. Meyer
Director
Re: Surface Water Monitoring at the Ecusta Corporation Sanitary
Landfill, Permit #(88-01).
Dear Mr. Gussman:
Section .0602 (Surface Water Monitoring) of The Solid Waste
Management Rules (10 NCAC lOG) states that "The division shall
require a solid waste management facility to provide such surface
water monitoring capability as the division determines to be
necessary to detect the effects of the facility on surface water in
the area." As a result of the focus on ground-water monitoring in
recent years, surface water monitoring has been overlooked at many
solid waste management facilities.
The Solid Waste Section is now in the process of re-establishing
a surface water monitoring program at all sanitary landfills in North
Carolina. surface water monitoring should include a sample taken
immediately upstream of the landfill facility as well as a sample
taken immediately downstream of the facility. Each significant
stream adjoining (or within) the landfill facility should be sampled.
All ground and surface water monitoring should be performed according
to the specifications in the "North Carolina Water Quality Monitoring
Guidance Document for Solid Waste Facilities".
Within the next 30 days, please submit to our office a surface
water monitoring plan. This plan should include a map of the
permitted landfill facility showing all streams within or adjoining
the landfill property. Proposed stream monitoring locations should
be indicated on the map with designations that can be correlated with
future sample analytical data (e.g. SW-1, SW-2, etc.). You should
also indicate which are upstream sampling locations, and which are
downstream locations. The streams should be sampled at the same time
and for the same parameters as the ground-water monitoring wells.
Please include the surface water data along with the ground-water
analysis for all future water quality samplings.
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Thank you for your cooperation in re-establishing surface water
monitoring along with the ongoing ground-water monitoring program at
your landfill facility. If you have questions or comments please
contact this office at [phone].
cc: Bobby Lutfy
vGim Patterson
Julian Foscue
Sincerely,
-,J/J;·<~
Gray B. Stephens
Hydrogeological Technician
Solid Waste Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
P.O. Box 27687 · Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. R. J. Gussman, Director
Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Corporation
P.O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, N. c. 28768
June 29, 1990
William L. Meyer
Director
Re: Surface Water Monitoring at the Ecusta Corporation Sanitary
Landfill, Permit #(88-01).
Dear Mr. Gussman:
This letter is in response to the proposed surface water
monitoring plan received from your office. After review, the plan has
been approved. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you
have questions or comments, please contact this office at (919)
733-0692.
cc: Bobby Lutfy
Jim Patterson
Sincerely,
ray B. · Stephens
Hydrogeological Technician
Solid Waste Section