SDTF2306_INSP_20160727

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Cleveland
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-23-06
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: July 27, 2016 Date of Last Inspection: October 30, 2015
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Leonard McSwain Septic Tank
1030 Union Church Rd. (SR-1364)
Lawndale, NC 28090
GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.38683° W: 81.59247°
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Leonard McSwain
Telephone: [phone]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
3020 Ramseur Church Rd.
Shelby, NC 28150
PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, Composting & Land Application Branch
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: 3/15/2013
Expires: 10/1/2017
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Routine Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
1. 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (i) states: The area around tanks shall be free of debris and vegetation to allow for access and
inspection for a distance of at least 5 feet.
On July 27, 2016, Leonard McSwain Septic Tank was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (i) for failure to keep the
area around the septage detention tanks free of vegetation to allow for access and inspection for a distance of at least 5
feet.
In order to come into compliance, the vegetation must be cleared to a distance of 5 feet by August 22, 2016.

The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit, or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of one 10,000 gallon above ground steel tank for storage and treatment of domestic septage.

2. All photographs were taken by Troy Harrison on July 27, 2016.
3. Set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met.
4. Appropriate signage (No Trespassing signs) is posted for the site.

5. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site.
6. The tanks appeared to be structurally sound. Vegetation was observed growing around the tank. State
regulation require that the area around the tank be free of debris and vegetation to allow for inspection and access for a distance of at least 3 feet. This was also observed during the inspection on October 30, 2016.
7. The area around the detention and treatment area was found to be free of spills and debris.

8. No odors observed in the area of the detention and treatment area.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

_______________________________________ Phone: [phone]
Troy Harrison Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative
Sent on: 8/9/2016 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No.

Copies: Tony Gallagher, Composting & Land Application Branch Head
Michelle Sclafani, Composting & Land Application Branch Connie Wylie, Composting & Land Application Branch