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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1303_USTire_FinalAppl_DIN25742_201606291100 Crescent Green Drive Suite 208, Cary, North Carolina 27529 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT AMENDMENT U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill September 2015 NC FIRM: C-2910 APPROVED DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLID WASTE SECTION Date 06/29/2016 By DIN 25742 Attachment 1 Part VII Document 18 Permit 1303-TIRELF-1988 Permit DIN 25743 Scanned By Date DOC ID Permit Backus 07/01/2016 25742 1303-TIRELF-1988 Changed to 5-yr phase due to changes in statutes and rules. 1100 Crescent Green Drive Suite 208, Cary, North Carolina 27529 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT AMENDMENT U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill September 2015 NC FIRM: C-2910 SECTION 1 FACILITY PLAN Application for Permit Amendment U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill 1.0 Facility Plan 2.0 Operations Plan 3.0 Water Quality Monitoring Plan 4.0 Closure Plan 5.0 Post-closure Plan 1100 Crescent Green Drive Suite 208, Cary, North Carolina 27529 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 SECTION 1 FACILITY PLAN U.S. TIRE RECYCLING MONOFILL September 2015 Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 1.0 Facility Plan ......................................................................................................... 1-1  1.1 Purpose and Background .................................................................................... 1-1  1.2 Legal Description – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(i) .............................................. 1-1  1.3 Name of Individual Responsible for Operations and Maintenance of the Site – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(ii) ..................................................................................... 1-1  1.4 Projected Land Use – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(iii) ......................................... 1-2  1.5 Anticipated Lifetime of Project – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(iv) ......................... 1-2  1.6 Description of Systematic Usage, Operation, Orderly Development and Completion of the Sanitary Landfill – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(v) ...................................... 1-2  1.7 Earthwork Calculations – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(vi) .................................... 1-2  1.7.1 Base Grade Construction Soil Required ................................................... 1-2  1.7.2 Final Cover Soil Required ......................................................................... 1-2  1.7.3 Daily and Intermediate Cover Soil Required ............................................. 1-3  1.7.4 Available Net Airspace for Scrap Tire Disposal ......................................... 1-3  1.8 Seeding Specifications and Schedules – 15A NCAC 13B 0504(2)(h)(vii) ............ 1-3  1.9 Calculations for Temporary and Permanent Erosion Control Measures – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(viii) .................................................................................. 1-3  1.10 Compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (15A NCAC 4) – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(ix) ............................................................................ 1-3  1.11 Compliance with Design Requirements in Rule .0503(2) – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(x) ....................................................................................................... 1-3  1.11.1 Explosive Gases – 15A NCAC 13B .503(2)(a) .......................................... 1-4  1.11.2 Public Access – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(b) ............................................ 1-4  1.11.3 Surface Water Requirements – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(c) ..................... 1-4  1.11.4 Groundwater Requirements – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(d) ....................... 1-4  1.11.5 Open Burning – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(e) ............................................ 1-5  1.11.6 Buffer Requirements - 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(f) .................................... 1-5  1.11.7 Requirements of the Sedimentation and Pollution Control Law - 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(g) ......................................................................................... 1-5  Section 1 Facility Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 1-1 1.0 Facility Plan 1.1 Purpose and Background The purpose of this report is to obtain a ten-year permit to operate from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2026 for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill. This report is prepared in accordance with North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0503, .0504 and .0505. 1.2 Legal Description – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(i) The U.S. Tire Recycling Monfill is owned by Liberty Tire Recycling. The monofill is located is located in Cabarrus County at 6322 Poplar Tent Road in Concord, North Carolina on an approximately 87-acre site which is bounded on the south by Poplar Tent Road, on the east by Coddle Creek, and the north by undeveloped property and Interstate 85, and the west by a concrete plant. The most recent property line survey was prepared by Suttles Surveying, P.A. for the purpose of recording the 0.2 acre wetland area which exists on the site. A copy of the survey is provided at the end of this section. The landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. Therefore, the site will not affect any endangered species, critical habitats of endangered species, archeological and historical sites, or state park, recreation and scenic areas in accordance with 15A 13B .0503 (1)(B). Some of the proposed scope is located in the 100 year floodplain of Coddle Creek. However, the proposed scope is outside of the 100 year floodway shown on the Existing Conditions Sheet and is in compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0503 (1)(a). 1.3 Name of Individual Responsible for Operations and Maintenance of the Site – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(ii) The general manager is the individual responsible for operations and maintenance of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill. His or her contact info is: General Manager U.S. Tire Recycling 6322 Poplar Trent Road Concord, NC 28027-7730 five 2021 Section 1 Facility Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 1-2 1.4 Projected Land Use – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(iii) Upon completion of disposal operations of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill, the monofill area will be closed in accordance with the appropriate North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules, and the facility will be gated with restricted access. No other use for the monofill area is planned at this time. 1.5 Anticipated Lifetime of Project – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(iv) U.S. Tire Recycling estimates the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill will dispose of approximately 15,000 tons scrap tires per year. Utilizing previously determined 900 lbs/CY waste density, 15,000 tons scrap tires per year is estimated to require approximately 33,333 cubic yards airspace per year. The top of waste fill grades for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill as illustrated on Sheet 4 of the Permit Drawings included with this Application is estimated to provide approximately 1.8 million CY of capacity, or about 54 years beyond July 1, 2016 assuming the approximately 33,333 cubic yards airspace per year. The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill will be closed according to the Closure Plan after final termination of disposal operations at the site as illustrated on Sheet 5 of the Permit Drawings included with this Application. 1.6 Description of Systematic Usage, Operation, Orderly Development and Completion of the Sanitary Landfill – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(v) The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill will be developed in accordance with DEHNR guidance in 5-Year phases of capacity. Fill Progression illustrating 5-Year Phases on included on Sheet 2 (July 2016 – June 2021) and Sheet 3 (July 2021 – June 2026) of the Permit Drawings included with this Application. 1.7 Earthwork Calculations – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(vi) 1.7.1 Base Grade Construction Soil Required All construction phases for the landfill development have been completed. 1.7.2 Final Cover Soil Required The volume of soil required to construct the 2-foot thick final cover system for the U.S. Tire Monofill (37-acres total surface area) is 120,000 cubic yards. Soils required for the final Section 1 Facility Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 1-3 cover system will come from off-site sources in compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0503 (1)(d). 1.7.3 Daily and Intermediate Cover Soil Required It is anticipated that an 8:1 waste to cover ratio will be required to provide adequate daily and intermediate cover for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill. Assuming the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill will dispose of approximately 15,000 tons scrap tires per year, which is estimated to require approximately 33,333 cubic yards airspace per year. Approximately 3,700 cubic yards of soil will be required annually for daily and intermediate cover annually. Soils required for daily and intermediate cover will come from the on-site borrow site and off-site sources. 1.7.4 Available Net Airspace for Scrap Tire Disposal Sheet 4 of the Permit Drawings included with this Application illustrate the final waste fill grades for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill which is estimated to provide approximately 1.8 million CY of capacity, or about 54 years, beyond July 1, 2015. 1.8 Seeding Specifications and Schedules – 15A NCAC 13B 0504(2)(h)(vii) Seeding specifications and schedules are included on the Drawings. 1.9 Calculations for Temporary and Permanent Erosion Control Measures – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(viii) All landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. All disturbances will be within the dike perimeter. Therefore, no temporary or permanent erosion control is necessary. 1.10 Compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (15A NCAC 4) – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(ix) The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is currently operating under NPDES General Permit No. NCG130000 (Certificate No. NCG130048) issued by the NCDENR Division of Water Quality. All stormwater from the facility will be discharged through this permitted outfall. 1.11 Compliance with Design Requirements in Rule .0503(2) – 15A NCAC 13B .0504(2)(h)(x) Section 1 Facility Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 1-4 The design concept of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is to maximize the disposal capacity of the site while providing containment of the disposed waste in order to protect the groundwater and other environmental features. The following narrative is a discussion of the compliance with design requirements in Rule 0.503(2). 1.11.1 Explosive Gases – 15A NCAC 13B .503(2)(a) Waste received at the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill will be limited to scrap tire waste. Due to the slow decomposition of scrap tire waste, explosive gas generation at the Facility is anticipated to be very low. Therefore, no landfill gas monitoring system is proposed. 1.11.2 Public Access – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(b) The Operations Plan (Section 2.0) describes the security measures that will be used to prevent unrestricted public access to the site. 1.11.3 Surface Water Requirements – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(c) The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is currently operating under NPDES General Permit No. NCG130000 (Certificate No. NCG130048) issued by the NCDENR Division of Water Quality for the discharge of stormwater from the facility. All stormwater is discharged from this permitted outfall and is continually monitored to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(c)(i). All future applicable erosion and sediment control permits for land disturbing activity will be obtained through the necessary agencies. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(c)(ii), the tire monofill shall not cause a discharge of dredged material or fill material into the waters of the state or wetland areas that is in violation of the requirements of the state or under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(c)(iii), the tire monofill shall not cause non- point source pollution of waters of the state that violates assigned water quality standards. 1.11.4 Groundwater Requirements – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(d) All landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. Therefore, all buffer requirements in 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(d) are met. Section 1 Facility Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 1-5 1.11.5 Open Burning – 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(e) In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(e), no open burning of solid waste will be allowed on site. 1.11.6 Buffer Requirements - 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(f) All landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. Therefore, all buffer requirements in 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(f) are met. 1.11.7 Requirements of the Sedimentation and Pollution Control Law - 15A NCAC 13B .0503(2)(g) The landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. Sediment laden runoff per this application will be diverted into one of two sedimentation ponds as shown on Sheet No. 2 of the drawings. All stormwater from the facility is discharged through the permitted outfall under NPDES General Permit No. NCG130000 (Certificate No. NCG130048) issued by the NCDENR Division of Water Quality. All future applicable erosion and sediment control permits for land disturbing activity will be obtained through the necessary agencies. 1258 Benson Road, Garner, North Carolina 27518 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 SECTION 2 OPERATIONS PLAN U.S. TIRE RECYCLING MONOFILL January 2016 Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 2.0 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 2-1  2.1 Plan and Permit Requirements ...................................................................... 2-1  2.2 Spreading and Compacting Requirements .................................................... 2-1  2.3 Cover Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-2  2.3.1 Daily Cover .................................................................................................... 2-2  2.3.2 Intermediate Cover ........................................................................................ 2-2  2.3.3 Final Cover .................................................................................................... 2-2  2.4 Erosion Control Requirements ....................................................................... 2-2  2.5 Drainage Control Requirements .................................................................... 2-3  2.6 Vegetation Requirements .............................................................................. 2-3  2.7 Water Protection Requirements ..................................................................... 2-3  2.8 Access and Security Requirements ............................................................... 2-3  2.9 Signs Requirements ....................................................................................... 2-4  2.10 Safety Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-4  2.11 Acceptable Waste .......................................................................................... 2-5  2.12 Vector Control ................................................................................................ 2-5  2.13 Controlling Wind Blown Material .................................................................... 2-5  Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-1 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this Operations Plan is to provide U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility staff with an Operations Plan in accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0505, Operational Requirements for Sanitary Landfills.:  Plan and Permit Requirements;  Spreading and Compacting Requirements;  Cover Requirements;  Erosion Control Requirements;  Drainage Control Requirements;  Vegetation Requirements;  Water Protection Requirements;  Access and Security Requirements;  Sign Requirements;  Safety Requirements;  Waste Acceptance and Disposal Requirements; and,  Miscellaneous Requirements. 2.1 Plan and Permit Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(1), the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility staff shall approve and follow construction plans and meet all specified monitoring and reporting requirements. 2.2 Spreading and Compacting Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(2)(a), operators shall restrict solid waste within the tire monofill landfill to the smallest area feasible. The working face is defined as the area where waste is unloaded, inspected, spread, compacted, and ultimately covered with cover material. The working face shall be wide enough to prevent a backlog of vehicles waiting to unload and to allow adequate working space for landfill equipment. At a maximum, the width of the working face shall not exceed 200 feet. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(2)(b), solid waste shall be compacted as densely as practical into cells. After solid waste is discharged from vehicles, it shall be inspected for unacceptable items and subsequently spread on the working face not steeper than four feet horizontal to one foot vertical in layers not to exceed two-foot thickness. Each layer Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-2 shall be compacted in order to achieve an average waste density of approximately 900 lb/cubic yard. 2.3 Cover Requirements 2.3.1 Daily Cover In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(3)(a), solid waste shall be covered twice per week with a compacted layer of at least six inches of suitable soil cover. 2.3.2 Intermediate Cover In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(3)(b), areas which will not have additional waste placed on them for 12 months or more, but where final termination of waste disposal has not occurred, shall be covered with a minimum of one foot of intermediate cover. The composition standards of the intermediate cover shall be the same as for daily cover in addition to being capable of supporting the germination of vegetative cover. 2.3.3 Final Cover In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(3)(c), after final termination of disposal operations at the site or a major part thereof, or upon revocation of a permit, the area shall be covered with at least two feet of suitable compacted earth. 2.4 Erosion Control Requirements All Sediment laden runoff shall be diverted to one of two sedimentation ponds as shown on Sheet No. 2 of the drawings to prevent silt from leaving the site in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(4)(a). Also, all stormwater from the facility is discharged through the permitted outfall under NPDES General Permit No. NCG130000 (Certificate No. NCG130048) issued by the NCDENR Division of Water Quality. Excessive on-site erosion will be prevented with the following practices in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(4)(b): A. Disturbing as little area as practical at any one time for landfilling operations. B. Seeding/Mulching of all disturbed areas commencing as soon as practically possible. C. Using earthen berms, hay bales, silt fences, mat lining, riprap or equivalent devices down-gradient of disturbed areas, stockpiles, around drainage pipes inlets and outlets and at intervals along grassed waterways, until such time as permanent vegetation is established. D. Placing riprap at the outlets of storm water piping sedimentation pond discharge pipes. Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-3 2.5 Drainage Control Requirements Excessive surface water at the working face creates difficulties for maneuvering equipment and prevents the operator from achieving maximum compaction of the waste. To divert surface runoff away from the working face and operational area in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(5)(a), temporary diversion berms shall be installed on the current lift, upgradient from the working face and in other locations as dictated by the direction of grade. The area between the temporary berm and the working face should be limited to one acre to prevent excessive ponding. The soil cover in the areas beyond the diversion berms shall be uniformly graded and compacted to prevent the formation of erosion channels and. In the event that channels do form, the cover shall be promptly repaired. During the formation of the initial lift of each disposal unit, additional measures shall be employed to divert surface water. During the disposal operation per this Application, surface water shall not be impounded over or in waste in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(5)(b). Once an are is completed, it shall be adequately sloped to allow surface water runoff in a controlled manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(5)(c). 2.6 Vegetation Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(6)(a), within six months after final termination of disposal operations at the site or a major part thereof or upon revocation of a permit, the area shall be stabilized with native grasses. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(6)(b), temporary seeding will be used as necessary to stabilize the site. 2.7 Water Protection Requirements All landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. In October 2007, Garrett & Moore, Inc. submitted documentation of the construction of the Phase 1 Southern Area. This construction phase completed the remaining permitted base grade construction for the site and documented the minimum four foot separation of the solid waste bottom elevation and the seasonal high water table in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(7)(a). In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(7)(b), solid waste shall not be disposed of in water. The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is a scrap tire disposal facitility and leachate collection is not required. Therefore, it is in compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(7)(c). 2.8 Access and Security Requirements Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-4 In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(a), the landfill must be adequately secured by means of gates, chains, berms, fences, and other security measures approved by the Division of Solid Waste Management, to prevent unauthorized entry. Unauthorized vehicle access to the site is to be prevented when the landfill is closed. All vehicles disposing of waste at the facility will enter and leave through the access control gate. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(b), an attendant shall be on duty at the site at all times while it is open for public use to ensure compliance with operational requirements. A full-time attendant will be located on site during operating hours. The attendant will verify compliance with operation requirements. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(c), the access road to the site shall be of all- weather construction and maintained in good condition. Potholes, ruts, and debris on the road will receive immediate attention in order to avoid damage to vehicles. The access road will be regraded as necessary to maintain positive slope for adequate drainage. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(d), dust control measures shall be implemented where necessary. Minimum dust control will include a water truck for wetting of dusty roads. Petroleum products shall not be used for dust control. 2.9 Signs Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(9)(a), a sign providing information on dumping procedures, the hours during which the site is open for public use, the permit number and other pertinent information shall be posted at the site entrance. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(9)(b), signs shall be clearly posted stating that no hazardous, municipal, yard waste, or liquid waste can be received. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(9)(c), traffic signs or markers shall be provided as necessary to promote an orderly traffic pattern to and from the discharge area to maintain efficient operating conditions. 2.10 Safety Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(a), open burning of solid waste is prohibited. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(b), equipment shall be provided to control accidental fires or arrangements shall be made with the local fire protection agency to immediately provide fire-fighting services when needed. On-site earth moving equipment is available for the use of controlling accidental fires. The local fire protection agency is available and will be contacted to control accidental fires. Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-5 In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(c), all fires that occur shall be reported to the Division of Solid Waste Management within 24 hours and a written notification shall be submitted within 15 days. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(d), the removal of solid waste from the landfill is prohibited unless the owner/ operator approves the removal and it is not performed on the working face. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(e), barrels and drums shall be disposed unless they are empty and perforated sufficiently . The facility intends to only dispose scrap tires in the monofill. Therefore, barrels and drums shall not be disposed of in the monofill. 2.11 Acceptable Waste In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(11)(a), the landfill shall only accept those solid wastes which it is permitted to receive. The landfill operator shall notify the Division of Solid Waste Management within 24 hours of attempted disposal of any waste the landfill is not permitted to receive, including waste from outside the area the landfill is permitted to serve. In accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules and the facility’s current operating permit, the Landfill shall only dispose of scrap tires. Thus, the facility is in compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(11)(b-e). 2.12 Vector Control The materials that are to be disposed of in the tire monofill landfill facility will be non- putrescible and, therefore, unlikely to attract nuisance vectors. Therefore, it is not anticipated that additional vector control, other than daily cover will be required. However, effective vector control measures shall be applied to control flies, rodents, and other insects or vermin when necessary, in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(12)(a). 2.13 Controlling Wind Blown Material The material to be disposed of in the tire monofill landfill facility is unlikely to be of the size and weight to be windblown; therefore, it is not anticipated that means of controlling windblown material will be required. However, appropriate methods such as fencing and diking shall be provided within the area to confine solid waste subject to be blown by the wind, and at the conclusion of each day of operation, all windblown material resulting from the operation shall be collected and returned to the area by the owner or operator In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(12)(b). 1258 Benson Road, Garner, North Carolina 27518 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 SECTION 2 OPERATIONS PLAN U.S. TIRE RECYCLING MONOFILL September 2015 Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 2.0 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 2-1  2.1 Plan and Permit Requirements ...................................................................... 2-1  2.2 Spreading and Compacting Requirements .................................................... 2-1  2.3 Cover Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-2  2.3.1 Daily Cover .................................................................................................... 2-2  2.3.2 Intermediate Cover ........................................................................................ 2-2  2.3.3 Final Cover .................................................................................................... 2-2  2.4 Erosion Control Requirements ....................................................................... 2-2  2.5 Drainage Control Requirements .................................................................... 2-3  2.6 Vegetation Requirements .............................................................................. 2-3  2.7 Water Protection Requirements ..................................................................... 2-3  2.8 Access and Security Requirements ............................................................... 2-3  2.9 Signs Requirements ....................................................................................... 2-4  2.10 Safety Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-4  2.11 Acceptable Waste .......................................................................................... 2-5  2.12 Vector Control ................................................................................................ 2-5  2.13 Controlling Wind Blown Material .................................................................... 2-5  Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-1 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this Operations Plan is to provide U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility staff with an Operations Plan in accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0505, Operational Requirements for Sanitary Landfills.:  Plan and Permit Requirements;  Spreading and Compacting Requirements;  Cover Requirements;  Erosion Control Requirements;  Drainage Control Requirements;  Vegetation Requirements;  Water Protection Requirements;  Access and Security Requirements;  Sign Requirements;  Safety Requirements;  Waste Acceptance and Disposal Requirements; and,  Miscellaneous Requirements. 2.1 Plan and Permit Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(1), the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility staff shall approve and follow construction plans and meet all specified monitoring and reporting requirements. 2.2 Spreading and Compacting Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(2)(a), operators shall restrict solid waste within the tire monofill landfill to the smallest area feasible. The working face is defined as the area where waste is unloaded, inspected, spread, compacted, and ultimately covered with cover material. The working face shall be wide enough to prevent a backlog of vehicles waiting to unload and to allow adequate working space for landfill equipment. At a maximum, the width of the working face shall not exceed 200 feet. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(2)(b), solid waste shall be compacted as densely as practical into cells. After solid waste is discharged from vehicles, it shall be inspected for unacceptable items and subsequently spread on the working face not steeper than four feet horizontal to one foot vertical in layers not to exceed two-foot thickness. Each layer Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 2.0 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 2-1  2.1 Plan and Permit Requirements ...................................................................... 2-1  2.2 Spreading and Compacting Requirements .................................................... 2-1  2.3 Cover Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-2  2.3.1 Daily Cover .................................................................................................... 2-2  2.3.2 Intermediate Cover ........................................................................................ 2-2  2.3.3 Final Cover .................................................................................................... 2-2  2.4 Erosion Control Requirements ....................................................................... 2-2  2.5 Drainage Control Requirements .................................................................... 2-3  2.6 Vegetation Requirements .............................................................................. 2-3  2.7 Water Protection Requirements ..................................................................... 2-3  2.8 Access and Security Requirements ............................................................... 2-3  2.9 Signs Requirements ....................................................................................... 2-4  2.10 Safety Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-4  2.11 Acceptable Waste .......................................................................................... 2-5  2.12 Vector Control ................................................................................................ 2-5  2.13 Controlling Wind Blown Material .................................................................... 2-5  Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-1 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this Operations Plan is to provide U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility staff with an Operations Plan in accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0505, Operational Requirements for Sanitary Landfills.:  Plan and Permit Requirements;  Spreading and Compacting Requirements;  Cover Requirements;  Erosion Control Requirements;  Drainage Control Requirements;  Vegetation Requirements;  Water Protection Requirements;  Access and Security Requirements;  Sign Requirements;  Safety Requirements;  Waste Acceptance and Disposal Requirements; and,  Miscellaneous Requirements. 2.1 Plan and Permit Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(1), the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility staff shall approve and follow construction plans and meet all specified monitoring and reporting requirements. 2.2 Spreading and Compacting Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(2)(a), operators shall restrict solid waste within the tire monofill landfill to the smallest area feasible. The working face is defined as the area where waste is unloaded, inspected, spread, compacted, and ultimately covered with cover material. The working face shall be wide enough to prevent a backlog of vehicles waiting to unload and to allow adequate working space for landfill equipment. At a maximum, the width of the working face shall not exceed 200 feet. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(2)(b), solid waste shall be compacted as densely as practical into cells. After solid waste is discharged from vehicles, it shall be inspected for unacceptable items and subsequently spread on the working face not steeper than four feet horizontal to one foot vertical in layers not to exceed two-foot thickness. Each layer Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-2 shall be compacted in order to achieve an average waste density of approximately 900 lb/cubic yard. 2.3 Cover Requirements 2.3.1 Daily Cover In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(3)(a), solid waste shall be covered after each day of operation with a compacted layer of at least six inches of suitable soil cover 2.3.2 Intermediate Cover In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(3)(b), areas which will not have additional waste placed on them for 12 months or more, but where final termination of waste disposal has not occurred, shall be covered with a minimum of one foot of intermediate cover. The composition standards of the intermediate cover shall be the same as for daily cover in addition to being capable of supporting the germination of vegetative cover. 2.3.3 Final Cover In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(3)(c), after final termination of disposal operations at the site or a major part thereof, or upon revocation of a permit, the area shall be covered with at least two feet of suitable compacted earth. 2.4 Erosion Control Requirements All Sediment laden runoff shall be diverted to one of two sedimentation ponds as shown on Sheet No. 2 of the drawings to prevent silt from leaving the site in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(4)(a). Also, all stormwater from the facility is discharged through the permitted outfall under NPDES General Permit No. NCG130000 (Certificate No. NCG130048) issued by the NCDENR Division of Water Quality. Excessive on-site erosion will be prevented with the following practices in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(4)(b): A. Disturbing as little area as practical at any one time for landfilling operations. B. Seeding/Mulching of all disturbed areas commencing as soon as practically possible. C. Using earthen berms, hay bales, silt fences, mat lining, riprap or equivalent devices down-gradient of disturbed areas, stockpiles, around drainage pipes inlets and outlets and at intervals along grassed waterways, until such time as permanent vegetation is established. D. Placing riprap at the outlets of storm water piping sedimentation pond discharge pipes. Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-3 2.5 Drainage Control Requirements Excessive surface water at the working face creates difficulties for maneuvering equipment and prevents the operator from achieving maximum compaction of the waste. To divert surface runoff away from the working face and operational area in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(5)(a), temporary diversion berms shall be installed on the current lift, upgradient from the working face and in other locations as dictated by the direction of grade. The area between the temporary berm and the working face should be limited to one acre to prevent excessive ponding. The soil cover in the areas beyond the diversion berms shall be uniformly graded and compacted to prevent the formation of erosion channels and. In the event that channels do form, the cover shall be promptly repaired. During the formation of the initial lift of each disposal unit, additional measures shall be employed to divert surface water. During the disposal operation per this Application, surface water shall not be impounded over or in waste in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(5)(b). Once an are is completed, it shall be adequately sloped to allow surface water runoff in a controlled manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(5)(c). 2.6 Vegetation Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(6)(a), within six months after final termination of disposal operations at the site or a major part thereof or upon revocation of a permit, the area shall be stabilized with native grasses. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(6)(b), temporary seeding will be used as necessary to stabilize the site. 2.7 Water Protection Requirements All landfill disposal operation per this Application will occur within the previously established limits of waste disposal operations. In October 2007, Garrett & Moore, Inc. submitted documentation of the construction of the Phase 1 Southern Area. This construction phase completed the remaining permitted base grade construction for the site and documented the minimum four foot separation of the solid waste bottom elevation and the seasonal high water table in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(7)(a). In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(7)(b), solid waste shall not be disposed of in water. The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is a scrap tire disposal facitility and leachate collection is not required. Therefore, it is in compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(7)(c). 2.8 Access and Security Requirements Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-4 In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(a), the landfill must be adequately secured by means of gates, chains, berms, fences, and other security measures approved by the Division of Solid Waste Management, to prevent unauthorized entry. Unauthorized vehicle access to the site is to be prevented when the landfill is closed. All vehicles disposing of waste at the facility will enter and leave through the access control gate. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(b), an attendant shall be on duty at the site at all times while it is open for public use to ensure compliance with operational requirements. A full-time attendant will be located on site during operating hours. The attendant will verify compliance with operation requirements. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(c), the access road to the site shall be of all- weather construction and maintained in good condition. Potholes, ruts, and debris on the road will receive immediate attention in order to avoid damage to vehicles. The access road will be regraded as necessary to maintain positive slope for adequate drainage. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(8)(d), dust control measures shall be implemented where necessary. Minimum dust control will include a water truck for wetting of dusty roads. Petroleum products shall not be used for dust control. 2.9 Signs Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(9)(a), a sign providing information on dumping procedures, the hours during which the site is open for public use, the permit number and other pertinent information shall be posted at the site entrance. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(9)(b), signs shall be clearly posted stating that no hazardous, municipal, yard waste, or liquid waste can be received. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(9)(c), traffic signs or markers shall be provided as necessary to promote an orderly traffic pattern to and from the discharge area to maintain efficient operating conditions. 2.10 Safety Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(a), open burning of solid waste is prohibited. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(b), equipment shall be provided to control accidental fires or arrangements shall be made with the local fire protection agency to immediately provide fire-fighting services when needed. On-site earth moving equipment is available for the use of controlling accidental fires. The local fire protection agency is available and will be contacted to control accidental fires. Section 2 Operations Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 2-5 In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(c), all fires that occur shall be reported to the Division of Solid Waste Management within 24 hours and a written notification shall be submitted within 15 days. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(d), the removal of solid waste from the landfill is prohibited unless the owner/ operator approves the removal and it is not performed on the working face. In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(10)(e), barrels and drums shall be disposed unless they are empty and perforated sufficiently . The facility intends to only dispose scrap tires in the monofill. Therefore, barrels and drums shall not be disposed of in the monofill. 2.11 Acceptable Waste In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(11)(a), the landfill shall only accept those solid wastes which it is permitted to receive. The landfill operator shall notify the Division of Solid Waste Management within 24 hours of attempted disposal of any waste the landfill is not permitted to receive, including waste from outside the area the landfill is permitted to serve. In accordance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules and the facility’s current operating permit, the Landfill shall only dispose of scrap tires. Thus, the facility is in compliance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(11)(b-e). 2.12 Vector Control The materials that are to be disposed of in the tire monofill landfill facility will be non- putrescible and, therefore, unlikely to attract nuisance vectors. Therefore, it is not anticipated that additional vector control, other than daily cover will be required. However, effective vector control measures shall be applied to control flies, rodents, and other insects or vermin when necessary, in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(12)(a). 2.13 Controlling Wind Blown Material The material to be disposed of in the tire monofill landfill facility is unlikely to be of the size and weight to be windblown; therefore, it is not anticipated that means of controlling windblown material will be required. However, appropriate methods such as fencing and diking shall be provided within the area to confine solid waste subject to be blown by the wind, and at the conclusion of each day of operation, all windblown material resulting from the operation shall be collected and returned to the area by the owner or operator In accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0505(12)(b). 1100 Crescent Green Drive Suite 208, Cary, North Carolina 27518 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 SECTION 3 WATER QUALITY MONITORING PLAN U.S. TIRE RECYCLING MONOFILL September 2015 Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 3.0 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3-1  3.1 Groundwater and Surface Water Sampling ................................................... 3-1  3.2 Static Water Level Measurements ................................................................. 3-1  3.3 Detection of Immiscible Liquids ..................................................................... 3-2  3.4 Monitoring Well Purging ................................................................................. 3-3  3.5 Groundwater Sample Collection .................................................................... 3-3  3.6 Surface Water Sample Collection .................................................................. 3-4  3.7 Equipment Decontamination .......................................................................... 3-5  3.8 Field QA/QC Program .................................................................................... 3-5  3.9 Sample Preservation and Shipment ............................................................... 3-6  3.10 Field Logbook ................................................................................................ 3-7  3.11 Laboratory Analysis ....................................................................................... 3-7  3.12 Well Abandonment/Rehabilitation .................................................................. 3-8  3.13 Implementation Schedule .............................................................................. 3-9  Tables and Figures Table 3-1 - Monitoring Well Completion Data Table 3-2 - Groundwater and Surface Water Analytical Methods Figure 3-1 – Water Quality Monitoring Site Map Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-1 3.0 Introduction The North Carolina Solid Waste Rules, Section 13B.0504, specifies that the owner/operator must provide, as part of the groundwater and surface water monitoring program, a water quality sampling and analysis plan (SAP). The SAP is to be designed to provide accurate results of groundwater and surface water quality at upgradient/upstream and downgradient/downstream sampling locations. This SAP addresses the following subjects.  Groundwater and surface water sample collection  Sample preservation and shipment  Analytical procedures  Chain-of-custody  Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) The methods and procedures described in the following sections are intended to provide representative samples and test data. Field procedures are presented in their general order of implementation. Equipment requirements are presented in each section, and quality assurance and record keeping requirements are presented in the last sections. Strict adherence to these procedures is required. 3.1 Groundwater and Surface Water Sampling As shown on Table 3-1 and Figure 3-1 of the end of this Section, Nine detection monitoring wells and two surface water monitoring points will comprise the monitoring network for the U.S Tire Recycling Monofill. The detection monitoring wells are designed to monitor the shallow aquifer at the site and are constructed of 2-inch inside diameter Schedule 40 PVC, with isolated well screen intervals, in accordance with North Carolina well construction standards 15A NCAC 2C. 3.2 Static Water Level Measurements Static water levels will be measured in each monitoring well prior to purging and sampling of groundwater. Static water level data will be used to monitor changes in site hydrogeologic conditions. The following measurements will be recorded in a dedicated field book prior to purging and sample collection. Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-2  Static water level (measured to nearest 0.01 foot)  Total depth of well  Height of water column in well  Changes in conditions of well, protective casing, surface pad and surroundings An electronic water level instrument will be used to accurately measure water levels to within 0.01 foot. Each well will have a permanent, easily identified reference point on the top of the PVC well casing from which all water level measurements will be made. The reference point will be marked and the elevation of the top of the PVC casing will surveyed by a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor. The static water level and total depth measurements will be used to calculate the volume of water in the well. The parts of the static water level instrument that will contact groundwater within the well (e.g., graduated tape and electronic indicator) will be constructed of inert materials such as stainless steel and Teflon™. The instrument will be thoroughly decontaminated between well measurements by washing with non-phosphate soap and triple rinsing with deionized water to prevent cross-contamination from one well to another. 3.3 Detection of Immiscible Liquids The detection of immiscible non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) is not anticipated at this facility based on the waste stream handled. However, the water-level measuring instrument used at the facility (described above) will be equipped with an electronic interface probe that is capable of distinguishing NAPLs from water. Monitoring for both light NAPLS (less dense than water) and dense NAPLs (more dense than water) will be conducted at the site by measuring at the water-table and at the bottom of each well. In the event that NAPLs are detected, the instrument will initially be cleaned with denatured laboratory grade isopropyl alcohol, followed by washing with non-phosphate soap and triple rinsing with deionized water to prevent cross-contamination from one well to another. Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-3 3.4 Monitoring Well Purging Following measurement of the static water levels in all of the wells, individual wells will be purged of all stagnant water. The stagnant water, which is not representative of true aquifer conditions, must be removed to ensure that fresh formation water can be sampled. Each monitoring well will be purged using a new PVC disposable bottom-loading bailer or using pre-cleaned Teflon-lined disposable polyethylene tubing connected to a peristaltic pump under low flow conditions. Prior to sampling, the monitoring wells will be purged of a minimum of three static well volumes of water, or until dry. During purging, measurements will be made in the field of the pH, temperature, specific conductance and turbidity of the groundwater collected from the monitoring wells, in accordance with NC DWM requirements. Data collected will be recorded in a dedicated field book. 3.5 Groundwater Sample Collection After the wells are purged, groundwater samples will be collected for laboratory analysis. New latex or nitrile disposable gloves will be donned prior to sampling at each well. Groundwater samples will be collected using the new disposable PVC bottom-loading bailers that were used to purge the wells or using the pre-cleaned Teflon-lined disposable polyethylene tubing connected to a peristaltic pump under low flow conditions. In general, sampling will be conducted as soon as practical after purging is complete. In the event that a monitoring well runs dry during purging, it is acceptable to allow the well to recharge up to 24 hours prior to sampling. Similarly, wells with excess turbidity may be allowed to sit up to 24 hours prior to sampling to allow collection of a representative groundwater sample. Water levels in the wells will be allowed to recover for a period not exceeding 24 hours after purging to produce an adequate sample volume. Wells that fail to produce an adequate sample volume within 24 hours of purging will not be sampled. Temperature, ph, specific conductance and turbidity will be measured immediately prior to sampling as a measure of purging efficiency and the results recorded in a dedicated field book. The temperature, pH, specific conductance and turbidity meters will be calibrated prior to each sampling event according to the manufacturer’s specifications and consistent with Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste – Physical/Chemical Methods (SW-846). Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-4 Groundwater samples will be collected and contained in the order of volatilization sensitivity of specific parameters as follows.  Temperature, ph, specific conductance and turbidity measurements  Volatile Organic Compounds  Total Metals All detection monitoring samples will be collected unfiltered as required by the NC DWM. All reusable sampling equipment, including meter probes, will be thoroughly decontaminated between wells by washing with non-phosphate soap and water, followed by triple rinsing with deionized water. Samples will be collected directly from the disposable bailers into laboratory-prepared containers that have been specifically prepared for the preservation and storage of compatible parameters. All groundwater sample containers will be immediately placed on ice in a cooler following sample collection in accordance with required sampling protocol. Blanks and duplicate samples will be collected and analyzed for the same parameters as groundwater samples to ensure cross-contamination has not occurred. One set of trip blanks, described later in this document, will be prepared at the laboratory and will remain in the sample cooler during sample collection and shipment to the laboratory for analysis to ensure that the sample containers or handling processes have not affected the quality of the samples. A duplicate groundwater sample may be collected from a single well as a check of laboratory accuracy and reproducibility. 3.6 Surface Water Sample Collection Surface water samples will be obtained from areas of minimal turbulence and aeration. The following procedure will be implemented for sampling surface water at each location.  Don new latex or nitrile disposable gloves  Hold sample bottle with one hand, and with the other, remove the cap Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-5  Push the sample container slowly into the water column and tilt up towards the current to fill. A depth of about 6 inches is satisfactory. Avoid breaching the surface or agitating the water while filling the container  If there is little current movement, the container should be moved slowly in a lateral direction, side to side, keeping the opening pointed upstream. Blanks and duplicates, preservatives, handling and transport procedures for the surface water samples will be identical to those noted from the groundwater samples. 3.7 Equipment Decontamination All non-dedicated sampling equipment that will come into contact with groundwater or surface water will be decontaminated before each use. The equipment decontamination procedure is presented below.  Clean item with tap water and non-phosphate detergent (Alconox™, Liquinox™ or equivalent), using a brush if necessary to remove particulate matter and surface films  Rinse thoroughly with tap water  Triple rinse with deionized water and allow to air dry  Wrap with aluminum foil, if necessary, to prevent contamination of equipment during storage or transport 3.8 Field QA/QC Program Field Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for the subject facility requires the routine collection and analysis of trip blanks to verify that the sampling collection and handling process has not affected the quality of the samples. The trip blanks will be prepared at the laboratory and transported to the site in the sample cooler with the field sample containers, handled like a sample collected in the field, and returned to the laboratory for analysis. The trip blanks will be analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) only. Any VOCs found in the trip blanks will be attributed to: 1) contaminated sample container in which the blank was prepared; 2) contaminated source water; or 3) contamination during handling. Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-6 Any concentrations of contaminants found in the trip blanks will be reported but will not be used to correct the water-quality data for the groundwater or surface water samples. In the event that elevated constituent concentrations are found in the trip blanks, the laboratory results for that constituent in the field samples will be flagged for future evaluation and possible resampling. 3.9 Sample Preservation and Shipment Sample preservation and shipment procedures will be carefully monitored to ensure sample integrity. Ice and/or chemical ice packs will be used to preserve samples in a cooler at the required 4°C temperature. Dry ice is not to be used. Samples will be delivered to the laboratory via overnight courier to ensure sample holding times are not exceeded. Shipment and receipt of the samples will be coordinated with the laboratory. Once collected, samples will be placed on ice and cooled to a temperature of 4°C. Samples are to be packed in high-impact polystyrene-insulated coolers so as to inhibit breakage of sample containers. Chain-of-custody control of all samples will be maintained as follows.  Labels will be placed on individual sample containers in the field, indicating the site name, sample location, time and date of sampling, required analyses, samplers initials and sample preservative.  Sample containers will be individually secured or placed in a secure area in iced coolers and will remain in the continuous possession of the field samplers until custody has been transferred as provided by the chain-of-custody form.  Upon delivery to the laboratory, samples will be given laboratory sample numbers and recorded into a logbook indicating client, well number, and date and time of delivery. The laboratory manager or his designee will sign the chain-of-custody forms and formally receive the samples. Proper refrigeration of the samples will be maintained at the laboratory prior to preparation of the samples for analysis. Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-7 3.10 Field Logbook The field samplers will maintain an up-to-date logbook and sampling forms documenting important information pertaining to field sampling activities. The field logbook and sampling forms will document the following.  Site name and location  Date and time of sampling  Climatic conditions at the time of sampling  Personnel conducting the sampling  Sampling locations  Presence of NAPLs  Static water levels in wells  Total depth of wells  Purged water volumes and qualitative well yield  Time well purged  Observations of water samples (appearance, odor, etc.)  Time of sample collection  Temperature, pH, specific conductance and turbidity 3.11 Laboratory Analysis The groundwater and surface water parameters to be analyzed will be those specified in the landfill permit and applicable North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules. These will include field indicators of groundwater quality (temperature, pH, specific conductivity and turbidity), as well as volatile organic and total metal constituents listed in Appendix I of 40 CFR 258 (Table 3-2). All laboratory analyses will be performed by a laboratory certified by the NC DWM for the analyzed parameters. Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-8 QA/QC procedures are to be utilized at all times. The owner/operator of the landfill is responsible for selecting a laboratory and ensuring that they are utilizing proper QA/QC procedures. The laboratory must have a QA/QC program based on specific routine procedures outlined in a written laboratory QA/QC manual. The QA/QC procedures listed in the manual provide the laboratory with the necessary assurances and documentation for accuracy and precision of analytical determinations. Internal QC checks shall be undertaken regularly by the laboratory to assess the precision and accuracy of analytical procedures. The internal QC checks include the use of calibration standards, standard references, duplicate samples and spiked or fortified samples. Calibration standards shall be verified against a standard reference obtained from an outside source. Calibration curves shall be developed using at least one blank and three standards. Samples shall be diluted if necessary to ensure that analytical measurements fall on the linear portion of the calibration curve. Duplicate samples shall be processed at an average frequency of 10 percent to assess the precision of testing methods, and standard references shall be processed monthly to assess accuracy of analytical procedures. Spike or fortified samples shall be carried through all stages of sample preparation and measurement to validate the accuracy of the analysis. During the course of analyses, QC data and sample data shall be reviewed by the laboratory manager to identify questionable data and determine if the necessary QA/QC requirements are being followed. If a portion of the laboratory work is subcontracted, it is the responsibility of the contracted laboratory to verify that all subcontracted work is completed by certified laboratories. 3.12 Well Abandonment/Rehabilitation Should monitoring wells become irreversibly damaged or require rehabilitation, the NC DWM shall be notified. If monitoring wells and/or piezometers are damaged irreversibly they shall be abandoned under the direction of the NC DWM. The abandonment will consist of plugging the well with a chemically inert sealant which is impermeable, such as neat cement and/or bentonite clay. Where possible, it is preferred to over-drill and remove the well casing, screen and filter pack prior to grouting. Section 3 Water Quality Monitoring Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 3-9 3.13 Implementation Schedule This Water Quality SAP shall become effective upon approval by the NC DWM and will be implemented contingent on approval for construction of the landfill expansion. Baseline sampling shall commence as soon as possible after the expansion phase is granted approval and prior to waste being disposed in the new phase. Four independent rounds of sampling and laboratory analyses of groundwater and surface water shall be performed within six months of approval of the landfill expansion. Sampling will then be performed semi-annually throughout the active life of operational life of the facility and during the post- closure monitoring period, unless an alternate sampling schedule is accepted by the NC DWM. Table 3-1 Monitoring Well Completion Data U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Concord, North Carolina TOC - Top of PVC casing BTOC – Below Top of PVC casing *Proposed replacement well - Well data to be submitted upon completion. Monitoring Location I.D. TOC Elev (ft. msl) Well Depth BTOC (ft.) Well Diameter (in.) Monitoring Location MW-1 696.50 66.7 4 Upgradient (facility background well) MW-2AR* TBD TBD 2 Upgradient (facility background well) MW-3 614.43 31.6 4 Downgradient of Waste Boundary MW-5A 605.96 20.0 2 Downgradient of Waste Boundary MW-6 603.36 17.6 2 Downgradient of Waste Boundary MW-7 602.07 19.9 2 Downgradient of Waste Boundary MW-8 601.08 17.8 2 Downgradient of Waste Boundary MW-9 614.38 51.6 2 Downgradient of Waste Boundary MW-10 599.17 25.1 2 Downgradient of Waste Boundary SW-1 Upstream on Coddle Creek adjacent to the northeast property boundary SW-2 Downstream on Coddle Creek adjacent to the southeast property boundary Table 3-2 Groundwater and Surface Water Analytical Methods U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Concord, North Carolina I. Total Metals Constituent Test Method SWSL (mg/L) Arsenic EPA 6010B 0.0100 Barium EPA 6010B 0.100 Cadmium EPA 6020 0.001 Chromium EPA 6010B 0.0100 Lead EPA 6010B 0.0100 Mercury EPA 7470 0.000285 Selenium EPA 6010B 0.0100 Silver EPA 6010B 0.0100 II. Volatile Organic Compounds by Test Method SW 846 8260 Constituent SWSL (µg/L) Acetone 100 Acrylonitrile 200 Benzene 1.00 Bromochloromethane 3.00 Bromodichloromethane 1.00 Bromoform 3.00 Bromomethane 5.50 2-butanone 51.0 Carbon disulfide 51.0 Carbon tetrachloride 5.50 Chlorobenzene 3.00 Chloroethane 5.50 Chloroform 3.00 Chloromethane 5.50 Dibromochloromethane 3.00 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane 13.0 Dibromomethane 5.50 1,2-Dibromoethane 1.00 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 3.00 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 3.00 Table 3-2 (Continued) Constituent SWSL (µg/L) 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 3.00 t-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene 50.5 1,1-Dichloroethane 5.00 1,1-Dichloroethene 5.00 1,2-Dichloroethane 1.00 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 3.00 t-1,2-Dichloroethene 3.00 1,2-Dichloropropane 1.00 1,1-Dichloropropene 5.00 cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 5.50 t-1,3-Dichloropropene 5.50 Ethylbenzene 3.00 2-Hexanone 50.0 Iodomethane 6.00 Methylene chloride 5.50 4-methyl-2-pentanone 100 Styrene 5.50 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 5.00 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 3.00 Tetrachloroethene 3.00 Toluene 3.00 Trichloroethene 3.00 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1.00 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1.00 Trichlorofluoromethane 3.00 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 1.00 Vinyl acetate 26.0 Vinyl chloride 5.50 Total Xylenes 4.00 SWSL – Solid Waste Section Limit 1100 Crescent Green Drive, Cary, North Carolina 27518 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 SECTION 4 CLOSURE PLAN U.S.TIRE RECYCLING MONOFILL September 2015 Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 4.0 Introduction .................................................................................................... 4-1  4.1 Final Cover (Cap) System .............................................................................. 4-1  4.2 Estimate of Largest Area Requiring Final Cover ............................................ 4-1  4.3 Estimate of Maximum Inventory of Waste On Site ......................................... 4-1  4.4 Schedule for Closure ..................................................................................... 4-1  4.5 Cost Estimate for Closure Activities ............................................................... 4-2  Table 4-1 – Closure Cost Estimate Section 4 Closure Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 4-1 4.0 Introduction Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0505 (3) of the Solid Waste Management Regulations require the owners/operators of all solid waste disposal facilities to prepare written closure plan that describes the steps necessary to close the landfill units at any point during their active life. 4.1 Final Cover (Cap) System The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill cap system is designed to minimize infiltration and erosion and will consist of 18 inches of compacted soil covered with a 6 inch erosion layer. The 6 inch erosion layer shall be tested for suitability for growing grass and include percentages of organic matter, inorganic matter (silt, clay, and sand), deleterious material, pH, and mineral and plant-nutrient content similar to that of topsoil. Any recommended quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash nutrients and any limestone, aluminum sulfate, or other soil amendments will be added to produce a satisfactory growth layer. 4.2 Estimate of Largest Area Requiring Final Cover The largest area requiring final cover at any time during the active life of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill will be 37-acres. 4.3 Estimate of Maximum Inventory of Waste On Site The maximum amount of waste that is expected to be landfilled at the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill was calculated on CADD using Terramodel Software by comparing the base grades of the landfill facility to the proposed top of waste grades. The U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is estimated to have a total capacity of approximately 3,900,000 cubic yards. 4.4 Schedule for Closure The owner must begin closure activities after final termination of disposal operations at the site. Section 4 Closure Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 4-2 It is anticipated closure activities will include the following task and will be completed on the timeline as indicated: TASK Timeline Survey of intermediate cover grades within 30 days of final receipt of wastes Plan and Specification preparation within 60 days of final receipt of wastes Bidding, Evaluation, Award within 120 days of final receipt of wastes Construction within 360 days of final receipt of wastes CQA Report within 420 days of final receipt of wastes Following closure of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill, the owner or operator will notify the Division that a certification, signed by the project engineer verifying that closure has been completed in accordance with the closure plan, has been placed in the operating record. The owner or operator will record a notation on the deed to the landfill facility property at the local county Register of Deeds office, or some other instrument that is normally examined during title search, and notify the Division that the notation has been recorded and a copy has been placed in the operating record. The Owner has recorded a notation on the deed notifying any potential purchaser of the property that the land has been used as a tire monofill facility and its use is restricted under the Closure Plan approved by the Division. 4.5 Cost Estimate for Closure Activities The owner and operator must have a written estimate, in current dollars, of the cost of hiring a third party to close the entire open area of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Facility at any time during the active life in accordance with the closure plan. A copy of the closure cost estimate must be placed in the landfill’s closure plan and the operating record. The written estimate for closure of the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is included as Table 4- 1. Item Number Description Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Total 1 Fine-Grade Intermediate Cover 179,080 SY 0.50$ 89,540.00$ 2 Remove Unsuitable Materials 1,500 CY 5.00$ 7,500.00$ 3 24" Suitable Compacted Earth Material 179,080 SY 10.00$ 1,790,800.00$ 4 Permanent Terrace Ditches 6,000 LF 60.00$ 360,000.00$ 5 CPP Downdrain Pipes 4,000 LF 30.00$ 120,000.00$ 6 Energy Dissipaters at Downdrain Outlets 13 EA 2,000.00$ 26,000.00$ 7 Permanent Diversion Ditch Improvement 2,000 LF 4.00$ 8,000.00$ 8 Temporary Erosion Controls 1 LS 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 9 Seeding & Mulching 179,080 SY 0.30$ 53,724.00$ 10 Bonds, Insurance, Mobilization 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ 11 Engineering/CQA Certification 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ TOTAL 2,680,564.00$ Notes: 1) All costs assume the use of a third party to close the site TABLE 4-1 ENGINEER'S OPINION OF COSTS FOR CLOSURE 37-ACRE AREA U.S. TIRE FACILITY CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA (2015 DOLLARS) 1100 Crescent Green Drive, Cary, North Carolina 27518 • O: 919-792-1900 • F: 866-311-7206 SECTION 5 POST CLOSURE PLAN U.S. TIRE RECYCLING MONOFILL September 2015 Table of Contents U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) i 5.0 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 5-1  5.1 Closure Cap Inspection .................................................................................. 5-1  5.2 Groundwater Monitoring Wells Inspection ..................................................... 5-1  5.3 Erosion and Sediment Control System Inspection ......................................... 5-2  5.4 Person for the Facility During The Post-Closure Period ................................. 5-3  5.5 Planned Uses of the Property During the Post-Closure Period ...................... 5-3  5.6 Cost Estimate for Post-Closure Activities ....................................................... 5-3  Table 5-1 – Post-Closure Cost Estimate Section 5 Post Closure Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 5-1 5.0 Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to present the Post-Closure Plan to conduct post-closure monitoring and maintenance activities for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill for a 15-year period in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Regulations. 5.1 Closure Cap Inspection Inspection of the closure cap will take place quarterly. The inspection will consist of a field survey of the entire closure cap. Items of concern to be noted by the inspector include but are not limited to: signs of erosion (ruts, sediment deposits, etc.), patches of stressed or dead vegetation, animal burrows, recessed areas or ponding, upheaving, leachate seepage stains and/or flowing leachate, cracks in the cap, and tree saplings (especially species with tap roots). Following each inspection, a summary report of the condition of the cap and the items of concern should be recorded in the post-closure logbook of the facility. Areas that require further attention should be photographed and delineated on a map of the facility. These items should also be entered in the logbook. Since post-closure inspection personnel will most likely change during the post-closure period, the post-closure log book should be kept in a standardized format that allows for new inspection personnel to easily review the results of past post-closure inspections of the site. The vegetative cover should be mowed at least twice a year to suppress weed and brush growth. If vegetative cover is not adequate in any particular area, fertilizer should be applied and the area re-seeded in order to re-establish vegetation. Insecticides may be used to eliminate insect populations that are detrimental to the vegetation. Animal burrows and eroded or depressed areas should be filled in with compacted soil and reseeded. 5.2 Groundwater Monitoring Wells Inspection Inspection of the ground water monitoring wells will take place semi-annually during sampling events. The inspection will consist of verifying the condition of the monitoring wells to ensure that they are providing representative samples of the ground water being collected. The inspector should note the following: 1) The total depth of the well should be recorded every time a water sample is collected or a water level reading is taken to check if sediment has accumulated at the bottom. If sediment build-up has occurred, the sediment should be removed by pumping or bailing. Section 5 Post Closure Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 5-2 2) If turbid samples are collected from a well, redevelopment of the well will be necessary. 3) The aboveground protective casing should be inspected for damage. The protective casing should be of good structural integrity and free of any cracks or corrosion. The lockable cover and lock should also be checked at this time. 4) The surface seals should be inspected for settling and cracking. If the seal is damaged in any way, the seal should be replaced. 5) The well casing and cap should be inspected. The casing and cap should be of good structural integrity and free of any cracks or corrosion. Any debris should be removed from around the cap to prevent it from entering the well. The condition of the ground water monitoring system should be recorded in the post- closure logbook following each sampling event. In the event there is a need to abandon or replace a well, abandonment should be accomplished in accordance with NCDENR Regulations. Prior to abandonment, NCDENR will be notified of any proposed abandonment/replacement activities. The replacement well should be constructed in close proximity to the abandoned well, in accordance with previous well specifications. The location of the original well should be permanently marked and labeled. Monitoring of the groundwater wells shall be conducted as described in the approved Groundwater Monitoring Plan. 5.3 Erosion and Sediment Control System Inspection Inspection of the erosion and sedimentation control system should occur semi-annually and after major storm events. During each inspection, the elements of the system including ditches, pipes, ponds, and inlet/outlet structures should be checked for obstructions and damage. The ditches should be inspected for obstructions, erosion of side slopes, loss of vegetative cover, shifting of riprap, excessive buildup of sediment, or any other item that may prevent the proper functioning of the ditch. Drainage piping should be checked for blockages and the inlets/outlets should be inspected for undercutting and rutting. The sediment level in the detention ponds should be measured to determine if removal is required. The condition of the riser/barrel should be checked including making sure adequate gravel surrounds the riser and that the barrel is not laden with sediment. The berms of each pond should be inspected for stability. Section 5 Post Closure Plan U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill Application for Permit Amendment 10-Year Phase (2016-2026) 5-3 Following each inspection, a summary report should be entered in the post-closure logbook along with photographs of any items of concern. Maintenance and/or repairs should be performed as prescribed by the inspectors review. 5.4 Person for the Facility during the Post-Closure Period U.S. Tire Recycling will be responsible for operations and maintenance of the site during the post-closure period. Contact information is as follows: Manager US Tire Recycling 6322 Poplar Tent Road Concord, NC 28027 5.5 Planned Uses of the Property during the Post-Closure Period There are no current planned uses for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill after closure. 5.6 Cost Estimate for Post-Closure Activities The owner and operator must have a written estimate, in current dollars, of the cost of hiring a third party to conduct post-closure care for the landfill, which accounts for the total cost of conducting post-closure care, including annual and periodic costs as described in the post-closure plan over the entire post-closure care period. The post- closure cost estimate must be placed in the operating record. The Post-closure cost estimate for a 15-year post-closure period for the U.S. Tire Recycling Monofill is included as Table 5-1. It e m Nu m b e r De s c r i p t i o n Ex t e n d e d To t a l A n n u a l C o s t s 1 5 Y r C o s t 1 A d m i n i s t r a t i o n / R e c o r d k e e p i n g 4 0 H r s / Y r 1 0 0 . 0 0 $ / H r 4 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 / Y r 4 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 6 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 G r o u n d w a t e r M o n i t o r i n g 1 0 E A 8 5 0 . 0 0 $ / E A 8 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 / Y r 1 7 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 5 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 3 S t o r m w a t e r S a m p l e s 2 E A 1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ / E A 3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 2 / Y r 6 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 9 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 4 M o w i n g 5 1 A c 1 0 0 . 0 0 $ / A C 5 , 1 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 / Y r 5 , 1 0 0 . 0 0 $ 7 6 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 $ 5 S t o r m w a t e r S t r u c t u r e s R e p a i r 1 E A 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ / E A 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 / Y r 2 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 6 F i n a l C o v e r S y s t e m R e p a i r 1 A C 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ / A C 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 / Y r 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 $ To t a l P o s t C l o s u r e C o s t 44 , 1 0 0 . 0 0 $ 661,500.00 $ TA B L E 5 - 1 EN G I N E E R ' S O P I N I O N O F C O S T S FO R 1 5 - Y R P O S T - C L O S U R E P E R I O D U. 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