8801_ROSCANS_2001

· Norih Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Dexter R. Matthews, Interim Director
Mr. D. M. Cody
Director of Environmental Affairs
Ec11sta Division
P. I-I. Gladfelter Company
P. 0. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
July 5, 2001
Re: Permit Modification, Ecusta Industrial Landfill, Permit Number 88-01, Transylvania
County
Dear Mr. Cody:
The purpose of this letter is to inform the owner/operator that the Solid Waste
Section(Section) has approved modification of the pem1it to allow construction of the referenced
landfill in accordance with the Transition Plan for Phase I submitted by Sevee & Maher
Engineers, Inc. dated December 5, 2000 and the P. I-I. Gladfelter Ash Expansion, Landfill Design
Report dated June 2001.
In a letter dated December 18, 2000, the Section conceptually approved the Transition
Plan for Phase I. The approved plan is designed to cut-off, collect, and treat ground water
migrating from the landfill and includes: an underdrain system in Phase I, a slurry wall
downgradient of Phase I, an interceptor drain and pump station up gradient of the slurry wall, and
stonT1water management dikes and ditches.
As stated in that letter, the approved plan limits Phase I to a vertical expansion over the
existing landfill footprint established prior to January 1, 1998. The approved Transition Plan
allows this phase of operation of the landfill until January 1, 2003.
The Section still has some concerns regarding the effectiveness of the proposed slurry
wall design which were not adequately addressed in the hydrogeologic submittal. Since the
approval is "performance based" and the effectiveness of the proposed landfill design will be
fully evaluated prior to January 1, 2003, the Section approves construction of the proposed
slurry wall design. However; prior to issuance of the approval to operate, a revised water quality
monitoring plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Section. The plan shall, at a
minimum, include additional monitoring wells to measure the effectiveness of the design in
controlling the migration of the contaminant plume. Development of the plan may necessitate
the submittal of additional hydrogeologic information.
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
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Mr. Cody
July 5, 2001
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If there are any questions, please contact me@ [phone], extension 256.
Sincerely,
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James C. Coffey,-;J'J /
Permitting Branch
Solid \Vastc Section
cc: Jim Patterson
Bobby Lutfy
Bill Sessoms
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North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Dexter R. Matthews, Interim Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Jim Coffey
From: Bobby Lutfy f!,L
July 3, 2001
RE: P.H. Glatfelter Ash Landfill Expansion
Landfill Design Report, dated June 2001
I have reviewed the Glatfelter Ash Landfill Design Report. It
does not contain the level of detail in hydrogeologic information
or evaluation that I had anticipated. In a separate submittal that
included boring logs, soil test reports, and hydraulic test
reports, there was insufficient information for me to formulate a
good conceptual model of the hydrogeology of the site. Nor does
the information provide as clear a picture as expected regarding
the contrasting hydraulic characteristics between the sand-gravel
outwash materials and the sandy-silt saprolitic materials.
Therefore, I will need to evaluate this new data along with data
from various previous submittals to develop a good understanding of
the site hydrogeology. Based on my present understanding there is
still some question regarding how effective the slurry wall will be
if anchored in the saprolite.
Theoretically the design proposal seems reasonable, so they
may be able to proceed working under a "performance based" permit
modification. If this approach is taken, it will be important to
install some additional ground-water monitoring wells to measure
the effectiveness of the design in controlling the migration of the
contaminant plume. Prior to issuing a Permit to Operate, I would
like to clarify some questions regarding the hydrogeology of the
site, and finalize a Water Quality Monitoring Plan that will be
effective in monitoring ground-water quality and the effectiveness
of the design.
cc: Mark Poindexter
Jim Patterson
1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us/
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Ajay Badhwar, President
RFS Ecusta Inc.
P.O.Box200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Mr. James C. Coffey
Permitting Branch
Solid Waste Section
NCDENR
401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150
Raleigh, NC 27605
Re: Ownership Ch;mge
AUG O 9 2001
Permit Coal Ash Landfill 88-01
P.H. Glatfelter Company, Ecusta Division
Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Coats:
Pursuant to a notification dated May 22, 2001 (a copy of which is attached for
your convenience), regarding the sale of the P.H. Glatfelter Company's Ecusta Division Mill in
Pisgah Forest, NC to RFS Ecusta Inc., RFS Ecusta Inc. hereby confirms that the sale was
completed on AUG O 9 , 2001 ("closing date"). Kindly finalize the transfer of the above-
referenced permit to RFS Ecusta Inc. as of the closing date and send proof of transfer to me at
your earliest convenience. Proof of permit transfer should also be sent to the former owner, P.H.
Glatfelter Company, at the following address:
Attachment
C.L. Missimer, Ph.D.
Vice President Environmental Health & Safety
P. H. Glatfelter Company
96 South George Street, Suite 200
York, PA 17401
[phone]
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to call the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Ajay Badhwar, President
RFS Ecusta Inc.
cc: C.L. Missimer, Ph.D. (w/attachment)
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P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
96 South George Street• Suite 500 • York, PA 17401-1434
Phone: [phone] • Executive Fax: [phone]
Corporate Financial Fax: [phone]
www.glatfelter.com
Mr. James C. Coffey
Permitting Branch
Solid Waste Section
NCDENR
401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150
Raleigh, NC 27605
Re: Ownership Change
May 22, 2001
Permit Coal Ash Landfill 88-01
P.H. Glatfelter Company, Ecusta Division
Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Coffey:
We are writing to inform the Division of Solid Waste that the P.H. Glatfelter Company's
Ecusta Division Mill in Pisgah Forest, NC will be sold to RFS Ecusta Inc. The closing is
tentatively scheduled for June 22, 2001, or soon thereafter, and we will notify you in writing
when the actual transfer occurs. Both P.H. Glatfelter Company and RFS Ecusta Inc. have
signed below agreeing to transfer permit responsibility, coverage and liability from P.H.
Glatfelter Company to RFS Ecusta Inc. as of the date of closing. Please do not finalize the
transfer of the permit until you receive confirmation of the transfer of ownership from us.
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to call the undersigned.
Sincerely,
dAtl~
Skip Missimer
Vice President Environmental Health & Safety
P.H. Glatfelter Company
96 South George Street, Suite 200
York, PA 17401
[phone]
SELLER
Ajay Badhwar
President
RFS Ecusta Inc.
c/o CadmusMack
1991 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18042
[phone]
BUYER
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UNIT TYPE ( check all that apply to this audit)
Lined CDLF Transfer HHW MRF Incin COUNTY: Transylvania MSWLF
Closed Tire FIRM SLAS YW Compost PERMIT OR RECORD NO.: 88-01 MSWLF Monofill
LCID TireT&P / SDTF T&P MWP Industrial x FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Collection Landfill
STATUS OF PERMIT: Active
FACILITY COMPLIANCE AUDIT REPORT
Date of Inspection: 11/27 /01 Date of Report: 11/29/01 Date of Last Inspection: 08/08/01
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
RFS Ecusta, Inc.
State Road 1512
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Mike Cody, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Telephone: [phone]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT):
Mike Cody, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
RFS Ecusta, Inc.
P.O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
AUDIT PARTICIPANTS:
Jim Patterson, N.C. Solid Waste Section Mike Cody, RFS Ecusta; Inc.
PURPOSE OF AUDIT:
Inspection of industrial landfill.
VIOLATIONS NOTED (citation and explanation):
None
COMMENTS /SUGGESTIONS:
( 1) P.H. Glatfelter no longer owns Ecusta. The Company name is now RFS Ecusta, Inc.
Mike Cody told me he had submitted the change of ownership information to the Raleigh
Central Office.
(2) The slurry wall and piping system have been installed at the ash landfill. Installation of
the pump system for accumulation of water will begin in December and will probably be
completed in the spring.
contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
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Jc 1es E. Patterson, Regional Representative
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UNIT TYPE ( check all that apply to this audit) I
Lined CDLF Transfer HHW MRF lncin COUNTY: Transylvania MSWLF
Closed Tire FIRM SLAS YW Compost PERMIT OR RECORD NO.: 88-01 MSWLF Monolill
LCID TireT&P / SDTF T&P MWP Industrial x FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Collection Landfill
STATUS OF PERMIT: Active
FACILITY COMPLIANCE AUDIT REPORT
Date of Inspection: 08/08/01 Date of Report: 08/13/01 Date of Last Inspection: 04/27/01
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Ecusta a division of P.H. Glatfelter Co.
State Road 1504
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Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
FACILITY CONT ACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Mike Cody, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Telephone: [phone]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT):
Mike Cody, Director of Environmental Health and
Safety
Ecusta a division of P. H. Glatfelter Co.
P.O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
AUDIT PARTICIPANTS:
Jim Patterson, N.C . Solid Waste Section
PURPOSE OF AUDIT:
Inspection of Industrial Landfill (ash).
Mike Cody, Ecusta
VIOLATIONS NOTED (citation and explanation): None
COMMENTS /SUGGESTIONS: None
AUG 1 'I 2001
Please contact me if yo u have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
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North Carolina Department of Entironment and Natural
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
May 3, 2001
Mr. Mike Cody, Director of Environmental Affairs
Ecusta Paper
P.O. Box 200
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
RE: Industrial Landfill Audit At Ecusta Paper Landfill
(Ash)
Permit No. 88-01
Transylvania County, Facility
Dear Mr. Cody:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF'
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUAGES
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Attached is a copy of the Landfill Audit Report based on the inspection performed on April
27, 2001. The Solid Waste Section appreciates the cooperation of your staff during the landfill
audit. If you have questions, please call me at [phone], extension 34 7.
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Enclosure
cc: Brent Rockett
Phil Prete
Sincerely,
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Waste Management Specialist
852 Merriman Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28804
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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ECUSTA PAPER INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AUDIT REPORT
Facility Information:
Facility Contact:
Audit Participants:
Date of Audit:
Purpose of Audit:
Violations Noted:
Comments/Suggestions:
Ecusta Paper Industrial Landfill
(Ash)
State Road 1564
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Permit No. 88-01
Transylvania County, Facility
Mike Cody, Director of Environmental Affairs for Ecusta
Paper
Jim Patterson, N.C. Solid Waste Section
Mike Cody and Bobby Cooper represented Ecusta Paper
April 27, 2001
Inspection of Ecusta Paper Industrial Landfill
Permit No. 88-01
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Operation looks good.
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Waste Management Specialist
May 3, 2001
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D. MIKE. CODY
P.O. BOX 200 • PISGAH FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA 28768-0200
TELEPHONE [phone]
Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Mr. Jim Patterson
Solid Waste Section
NCDENR
852 Merriman Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Subject: Annual Review-Solid Waste Management Plan
P.H. Glatfelter, Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
August 3, 2001
The Solid Waste Management Plan for this facility was submitted to your department on
June 9, 1997. This plan is reviewed annually and this letter should be considered as a
status report for the preceding 12 months
A review of our waste generation and disposal activities for the 2000 -2001 year indicates
the following:
Pounds of Waste Ton of Pa er Produced
Baseline Year Goal
Material 1991 -1992 2000 -2001 2000 -2001
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Total 320.3 178,54 256. 7
Reduction in the amount of equipment being operated, increased emphasis on process
waste reduction and reuse has resulted in a reduction when compared to the baseline
year of 55.74 percent. We also exceeded our yearly goal.
If further information is desired, please call me at (828) 877-234 7.
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D. Mike Cody
Director, EHS
cc: County Manager of Transylvania County