3613_EarthFarms_Comments_20220610

From: Wilson, Donna J
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 6:33 PM
To: Groves II, James
Subject: RE: [External] Composting Permit SWC-36-13 Renewal
Attachments: example site plan drwg 3.pdf; 3613 FEMA floodplain.JPG
Hello James,
Yes, that is right. Sorry, I should have sent you this earlier.
For the Earth Farms compost facility, the site owner is in compliance with the Solid Waste rules for the permit renewal
because they have submitted an application for renewal, even when the permit has expired. In accordance with 15A
NCAC 13B .0202 (d), "When a permit applicant submits a complete application for a permit to the Division prior to the
expiration date of the existing permit for the facility, including the payment of an annual fee and permit application fee
if required by G.S. 130A-291.1 or 130A-295.8, the existing permit shall not expire until a decision on the permit
application is made by the Division."
I am reviewing the permit renewal application now, a complete technical review. The major parts are there, so it does
meet the completeness review per NCGS 130A-295.8(e). From my technical review, these are my preliminary comments
thus far:
The site plan layout and size has changed significantly since the site was first permitted. Please provide an
updated site plan drawing, that includes the following. An example site plan drawing is attached.
a. The property boundary in the vicinity of the compost area. Also the boundary of the actual composting
area.
b. The 100-year floodplain boundaries. It appears that portions of the current operation are within the
floodplain, Zone AE shown in blue, both to the east and west. See attached, please clarify.
a. Access roads, existing and proposed, and gates/fences or other access control features.
b. Streams, water bodies, and wetlands located on the property.
c. Location of berms, ditches, basins, and other water control features for the diversion and management
of surface water and process water, and sedimentation and erosion control.
d. Labeled areas for unloading, mixing, processing, composting, curing, material storage, and final product
storage.
c. Utilities and structures/buildings.
I will send complete comments soon. If you have any questions please let me know.
Donna
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From: Groves II, James <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 1:48 PM
To: Wilson, Donna J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Composting Permit SWC-36-13 Renewal
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Good Afternoon Ms. Wilson,
A while back my boss Mark Farrell received word that your team was short staffed and running months
behind on renewing composting permits, but that we could continue to operate as long as we had submitted
our renewal on time.
Could you please confirm this is the case that the compost permit processing is running behind and that we
can continue to operate using our old permit and it is in good standing?
I am asking for this confirmation so that I can provide to STA folks in order to renew out certifications.
Thank you for your help and I wish you a great weekend.
James Groves II I Operations Engineer I Wind River Environmental
5 Holland Street, Salunga, PA 17538
P: 717-459-8020
C:505-620-0303
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From: Groves II, James
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 9:36 AM
To: Wilson, Donna J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Composting Permit SWC-36-13 Renewal
Good Morning Ms. Wilson,
Please see attached, I apologize for the mix-up.

James Groves II I Operations Engineer I Wind River Environmental
5 Holland Street, Salunga, PA 17538
P: 717-459-8020
C:505-620-0303
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From: Wilson, Donna J <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 9:15 AM
To: Groves 11, James <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Composting Permit SWC-36-13 Renewal
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Hello James - I'm reviewing the application and I believe every other page is missing from the submittal, based on the
numbering of the responses to the guidance.
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Physical Address: 2.17 West Jones Street, Raleigh SIC 27603
Mailing address: 1646 Mail SeMce Center, Raleigh NC 27699
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 9:11 AM
To: Ellis, Ryan <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Composting Permit SWC-36-13 Renewal
Hello Ellis — I'm reviewing the application. I believe every other page is missing from the submittal, based on the
numbering of the responses to the guidance.

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Era ineering Project j1 forager, Solid Paste Section
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Physical Address: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh SIC 27603
Mailing address: 16�-0-6 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699
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Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 20219:16 AM
To: Wilson, Donna J <[e-mail]>
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Subject: [External] Composting Permit SWC-36-13 Renewal
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Ms. Wilson,
Good morning. I am contacting you to electronically submit a copy of the composting amendment (renewal)
for our site, Earth Farms, SWC-36-13, located in Dallas, per the direction of the Compost Facility Permit
Application Guidance - Types 2, 3, and 4. Additionally we have mailed a hard copy, per the application
guidance, to NC DEQ, Division of Waste Management Sold Waste Section in Raleigh, NC. Please find the
permit renewal attached. Should you have any questions or if an additional information is requested, please
do not hesitate to contact me at the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Ryan Ellis I Branch Manager I Earth Farms
351 Colt Thornburg Road, Dallas, NC 28034
P:704-922-1775 1 C:704-689-9249
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