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December 3, 2016 PREPARED BY: HERRING-SUTTON & ASSOCIATES, PA
2201 NASH STREET NW
WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
2201 Nash Street NW• Wilson, North Carolina 27896 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
APPROVED DOCUMENT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
Approved December 16, 2016
By D. Wilson
Facility ID 9810-COMPOST-2016
Doc ID 26818 (permit)
Doc ID 26817 (applic)

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

DRAFT – DRAFT – DRAFT 3-6-14
This guidance is not a substitute for the applicant reviewing and understanding the applicable North Carolina Statutes and Administrative Code.

COMPOST FACILITY
PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDANCE

The completion of an application is required for the permitting or approval of all compost facilities,
with a few exceptions. Permits are not required for backyard composting, certain farming
operations, and certain small school projects (see Rule .1402 (g) and Rule .1409(d),
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost).
For Small Type 1 facilities producing mulch or compost, a permit is not required but a notification
form must be submitted annually, instead of an application
(http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/yardwaste ).
Other special cases of compost permitting are Residential and Summer Camps, Urban Farms, and
Community gardens. Specific guidance for these sites can be found on our website:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost .
If the majority (more than 50%) of the material to be composted, not including bulking material, is
animal manure or sewage sludge, the permitting process is regulated through the Division of Water
Resources (DWR), instead of DWM. John Risgaard, Unit Supervisor of the Land Application Unit of
DWR, can be contacted at 919-807-6458.
For proposed new compost projects with new owners/operators, the Section recommends beginning
the process as a compost demonstration, if the operation will initially be less than 2 acres.
Application guidance for a compost demonstration is a separate document and can be found on our
website, http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost.
The N.C. Compost Rules are located in 15A NCAC 13B .1400 et seq., and can be viewed online:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw/compost
Other Solid Waste Section Rules and related General Statutes are also linked on the website.
For compost facilities that require a permit, there are three types of permit actions:
A “new permit” means an application for a permit for a facility that has not been previously
permitted by the Department.
A “permit amendment” means (1) an application for the five-year renewal of a permit for a permitted
facility, or (2) an application that proposes a change in ownership or corporate structure of a
permitted facility.
A “permit modification” means an application for a change to the plans approved in a permit for a
compost facility, including an increase in facility capacity, or the addition of new feedstock materials.
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A significant expansion or change in the boundaries of a permitted facility will be considered a new
permit for permit fee purposes.
A complete application for a compost facility permit shall consist of drawings and other required
information submitted in report format in a binder. Tabbed pages should separate the Sections in
the report.

One paper copy and one electronic (pdf) copy of the application report should be submitted. The
electronic copy can be sent by email, FTP, or on a CD. The drawings must be included in the
electronic copy.
Permit fees are required for Large compost facilities, not for Small facilities (see Rule .1402 (f)(6) and
(7) for definition). The permit fees for are as follows:
New Permit $1,750
Permit Amendment $1,250
Permit Modification $500
Annual Fee $500
An invoice will be mailed to the applicant when an application is received. A modification that
involves only the addition of a new feedstock is considered a modification, but does not require a
permit fee, unless that feedstock is unusual in nature and requires additional research as to its
acceptability.
For a new permit application, or permit renewal application, a Compliance Review will be required of
the owner and operator of the facility, in accordance with State statutes. After the application is
submitted, the owner and operator will be sent a letter requesting compliance history information
and parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate information, which is required in order to complete the
application.
The Solid Waste Section reserves the right to ask for additional information as determined necessary.
Questions regarding an application should be directed to the Solid Waste Section, Phone 919-707-
8200.
Applications should be sent or brought to the following address:

By Mail or Delivery Service:
NC DENR, Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section Permitting
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
In Person:
NC DENR, Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section Permitting
217 West Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
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An application for a new permit must address all Sections as listed below.
An application for a permit amendment (permit renewal) must address Sections 1, 3 (updated as
necessary), 4, 6, and other Sections as applicable, in which any information contained in the original
permit application is incomplete or has changed.
An application for a permit modification must address Sections 1, 3, 4, 6, and other Sections as
applicable, in which any information contained in the original permit application has or will change
due to the proposed modification.
Applications for a Large Type 3, Small Type 4, Large Type 4 facility, or a facility proposed to be located
over a closed out disposal area, must be prepared and signed/sealed by a N.C. registered professional
engineer.
For facilities not enclosed in a building, surface water run-off from the site will most likely require a
stormwater and/or wastewater permit. It is important to contact Ken Pickle, Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), early in the permitting process to determine if a permit is
required, and to begin the stormwater/wastewater permitting process. He can be reached at 919-
807-6376 or [e-mail]. The main number for the DEMLR Permitting Unit is 919-807-
6300.

Compost Facility Application Report Format and Contents
Letter of transmittal, which states desired Department action (including whether the request is for a
new permit, permit amendment, or permit modification)
Title page
Table of Contents
Section 1 – General Information - Provide a narrative discussion, including the following:
1. The name of the facility or proposed facility. Street address of the facility. Include the facility
type: large or small, and Type 1, 2, 3, or 4.
 Facility Name: D&D Organic Farming, LLC
 7984 Pelt Road Stantonsburg, NC 27883
 Large Type 3

2. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant/owner and contact
person.
 David Newsome
D&D Organic Farming, LLC
441 Buck Newsome Rd.
Fremont, NC 27830
 252-206-6802 (c) 919-242-3751 (o)

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3. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the landowner, if not the applicant.
A landowner authorization form must be signed and notarized if the facility owner/operator is
not the landowner (see attached form).
 Applicant is one of the landowners.
 See attached sheet for additional owner.
4. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the engineer and/or composting
consultant (if applicable).
 Herring-Sutton & Associates, PA
Attn: Donald M. Perry, PE
2201 Nash St. NW
Wilson, NC 27896
 252-230-7937 (c) 252-291-8887 (o)
 [e-mail]
5. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of person to receive permit fee invoices
and annual fee invoices.
 David Newsome
D&D Organic Farming, LLC
441 Buck Newsome Rd.
Fremont, NC 27830
 252-206-6802 (c) 919-242-3751 (o)
Section 2 – Siting Requirements – Provide a narrative discussion that includes the following items:
6. Location of the facility. If the property was previously used for solid waste management
activities, provide a description of the operation including permit information and a map with
boundaries. Describe the history of any solid waste permits and approvals issued.
 The facility is located on Pelt Road (NCSR 1632), Wilson County. From Raleigh follow
US 264 E to NC Hwy 58 E (Wilson). Take NC Hwy. 58 E from Wilson to NC Hwy 222 W.
(Stantonsburg), Take NC Hwy 222 W. to Pelt Rd., Take Rt. Onto Pelt Rd and site is
approximately 2.5 miles on right.
 The facility is currently operating under a demonstration permit.
7. Total acreage of the property and the size of the actual area to be used for the compost
operation, to include active areas and storage areas.
 The total acreage of the property is 326 Acres, taken from Wilson County GIS.
 The composting area is 7.7 Acres
 See Appendix A
8. In an appendix, provide a legal description of the property and a complete copy of the current
land deed. Also provide a copy of any available current plats or survey drawings of the
property. Reference these items in the text of this section.
 See Appendix B
9. Provide a copy of the USGS topographic quadrangle map of the area. The property
boundaries of the site and the approximate composting and storage areas should be drawn
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onto the map. The map may be a high quality color photocopy and should show at least 0.5
mile surrounding the property boundary.
 See Appendix C
10. In an appendix, provide a letter from the appropriate City or County official confirming that
the siting of the facility will be in conformance with all zoning and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, or that no such zoning, laws, regulations, or ordinances are applicable. Reference
the letter in the text of this section.
 See Appendix D
11. Provide a copy of the FEMA Flood Insurance floodplains map for the area, with the site
property marked on the map (appendix or within the section). Discuss compliance with Rule
.1404 (a)(1).
 See Appendix E
12. For sites that potentially contain wetlands, provide a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers
that addresses the wetlands determination for the property, and compliance with
requirements, if applicable. Include letter in an appendix and reference the letter in the text
of the section.
 The total property does possibly contain wetlands; however the composting area does
not contain any wetlands.
13. Discuss compliance with the buffer requirements of the Compost Rules, Section .1404 (a)(2) –
(5) and (8). Buffer requirements apply to unloading areas, composting and curing areas,
mixing/processing areas, and feedstock storage areas. Final product may be stored within the
buffer.
 There is a 100 foot buffer for all unloading areas, composting and curing areas,
mixing/processing areas, and feedstock storage areas.
 Nearest residence is 1700’ +/- (See Appendix B)
 There are no wells within 100 feet of the site.
 There are no streams within 50’ of the site.
 There is a 25’ buffer between the windrows and any man made swale or berm.
14. Address compliance with Rule .1404 (a)(7), concerning sites located over a closed out disposal
area.
 The site is not located over a closed disposal site.
15. Address compliance with the soil texture requirements or pad requirements of Rule .1404
(a)(10)(B)-(E).
 This site is composed of sandy loam which is finer than loamy sand. See Appendix F
16. For outdoor facilities, provide a soil evaluation of the site conducted by a soil scientist down
to a depth of four feet, or to bedrock or evidence of a seasonal high water table, to evaluate
all chemical and physical soil properties and depth of the seasonal high water table. Include
the report in an appendix, and reference the report in the text of the Section.
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 The depth to water table is greater than 60”. See Appendix F
Section 3 - Design Plan – Provide a narrative discussion that includes the following items:
17. List the types of feedstocks, residuals, bulking materials, and amendments to be accepted (for
example, yard waste, land clearing debris, pre-consumer food waste, post-consumer food
waste, grease trap waste, agricultural waste, etc.). Specify whether feedstocks and residuals
will be accepted from the general public. Provide specific descriptions for all materials other
than yard waste and land clearing debris. Provide the sources of all materials. If some
materials are generated onsite, provide a description. Analytical data may be required for
materials that could contain metals or other contaminants, such as commercial or industrial
by-products.
 D&D Organic Farming, LLC accepts these items as feedstocks for the process of turning
waste into a usable product of compost material. Woodchips are brought to the facility
by The City of Wilson and local landscaping/tree trimming companies. Land clearing
debris and yard waste are brought to the facility by the Town of Fremont and
sometimes by the general public such as local landscaping companies or an individual
cleaning their yard. Hay is brought to the facility by local farmers. Tobacco dust, which
is generated from the processing of tobacco, is brought to the facility by Craven Ag.
Grease trap waste and septic waste is brought to the facility by various companies,
mostly in the eastern part of the state. These companies pump grease trap waste from
restaurants and schools, and septic waste from individual houses. The only residuals,
made on site, come from the separation of septic and grease trap waste into a liquids
and solid. This occurs through the process of mixing polymer, lime and feedstocks to
insure proper protocol, so the outcome will be a clear liquid and a dry solid. Water and
soil samples are taken periodically to the Raleigh lab at NCDENR. The analysis is sent
back to our facility indicating the sample properties. For polymer data, see polymer
data sheet
18. Provide an estimate of the total amount of materials to be received at the facility per day,
week, or month, in tons or cubic yards. Provide a general amount for the types of feedstock,
carbon or nitrogen, to be received, per day, week, or month. Describe any seasonal variation
for any of the materials.
 Maximum average feedstock is 8 tons/day. 212 +/- tons/month – all bulking material
including wood chips, leaves, hay etc.
19. Design capacity of the facility. The site capacity is the incoming volume, or throughput, per
year, and is based on the compost method, duration of the process, and the size of the
facility. Show calculations for Large facilities.
 Site capacity based on compost windrow area and removal of compost 3 times per
year: 330 lb./CY Dry Weight*7300 CY*3= 3613.5 Tons/year of feedstock. The maximum
incoming volume of grease trap and septage waste entering the site is 3,000,000
gallons. Grease trap waste accounts for approximately 95% of the 3,000,000 gallons.
20. For Type 1 and Type 2 operations, describe plan for balancing the carbon and nitrogen ratio
(“browns” and “greens”). For Type 3 and Type 4 operations, provide carbon to nitrogen ratio
(C:N) testing and calculations. Describe and provide compost recipes.
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Raw Material %N C:N Ratio % Moisture
Content
Dewatered Septage 3 12:1 70
Dewatered FOG
Gin Trash/Cotton Waste 0.24 442:1 40
Ground Yard Waste 0.9 60:1 38
Hardwood Sawdust .09 560:1 10
Land Clearing Debris .09 560:1 15
Sawdust Bedding .09 640:1 25
Tobacco Dust 1.10 40:1 15
Information taken from “On-Farm Composting Handbook”. Our goal is an initial 30:1 C:N
ratio with a +/- 75% moisture content. The material is mixed at a 1:1 ratio.
21. A process flow diagram of the entire facility, including the type, size, and location of all major
equipment, and feedstock flow streams. The flow streams should indicate the quantity of
materials on a wet weight and volumetric basis.
 See Appendix J
22. Design and testing of a constructed pad, if needed to meet alternative soil texture
requirements or distance to groundwater, in accordance with Rule .1404 (a)(10)(B)-(E).
 Not needed
23. Grading and sloping of site surface to prevent ponding of water.
 Existing grading and sloping on site prevents ponding. Additionally, swales are used to
convey runoff.
24. The means for measuring, shredding, mixing, and proportioning input materials.
 This is a batch process for this site. There is a known mixing size for each batch placed
on composting area.
25. Anticipated process duration, including receiving, preparation, composting, curing, and
distribution.
 +/- 120 days including curing time
26. Location of all temperature, air and any other type of monitoring points, probe depth, and the
frequency of monitoring.
 Long stem thermometer probe each day every 25’ along the windrow length in each
active windrow. The active compost windrows shall be maintained between 131°F and
160°F for at least 15 consecutive days with at least 5 turnings. The probe depth for
temperature monitoring is 24-36”.
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27. How the temperature control and monitoring equipment will demonstrate that the facility
meets the requirements in Rule .1406 (10), (11), or (12), as appropriate for the feedstock.
Include frequency and locations of monitoring points.
 Long stem thermometer probe each day every 25’ along the windrow length in each
active windrow. The active compost windrows shall be maintained between 131°F and
160°F for at least 15 consecutive days with at least 5 turnings.
28. The method of aeration provided and the capacity of aeration equipment.
 Aeration is provided by an 11’ width compost turner, The Aeromaster PT130-Series.
See Appendix G
29. For outdoor facilities, surface water control features, including run-on and run-off. Describe
plan for operation of the facility in wet weather. Surface water must be diverted from the
operational, compost curing, and storage areas. For sites that will have run-off from the
facility operation, a stormwater/wastewater permit will most likely be required (see page 2
for contact information).
 Runoff will occur in heavy storm events and the vegetated swales and down gradient
vegetated buffers are intended to treat this runoff. The site is located at the high point
of the property with reasonably flat topography. In addition, the site is surrounded by
swales which drain to level spreaders. When discernable rainfall is present, no
loading, unloading or compost mixing operations will be active.
30. Process water or contact water (water and liquid that has come in contact with compost or
feedstocks) may either be collected and disposed of separately, or for some facilities, it is
possible that it may be combined with clean surface water run-off for discharge from the site
with a stormwater/wastewater permit. Describe the collection, storage, and disposal of
process water. Disposal could involve connection with a sanitary sewer line, or collection in a
holding tank, with the liquid periodically pumped and removed from the site for proper
disposal.
 The vegetated swales and down gradient vegetated buffers are intended to treat this
runoff. A more detailed plan is being developed to submit to Mr. Ken Pickle.
31. Plans and specifications for the facility, including manufacturer's performance data for all
equipment selected.
 The equipment used is either used for processing or monitoring the compost process.
The piece most used in the compost operation is a loader as a compost windrow
turner and mixer, to make sure feedstocks are mixed properly prior to being put in the
windrow. A rubber tire loader and a mixer wagon will be used to make the raw
compost mix for the windrow. Windrow turning is achieved by lifting and turning
compost to allow for re-aeration. A long stem probe-type dial, stainless steel
thermometer, is used to measure the temperature in the windrows. Equipment may
be replaced with like equipment over time and will be reported to NCDWM when it is
replaced. D & D, LLC Design of Hydraulic Type Dewatering Box with approximately
24,000 lb. capacity.
 See Appendix G
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32. Describe any amendments to be added to the finished compost, if applicable, including the
amount. For ash, provide analytical data. Describe storage of the amendments, maximum
pile size, and methods to prevent surface water run-on and run-off, if applicable. It should be
stated that samples for required compost metals analysis will be taken from the compost with
the amendments added.
 Do not have any public finished compost.
33. For Large Type 2, Large Type 3, and Type 4 facilities:
a. description and sizing of the storage facilities for amendment, bulking agent, solid
waste, recyclables, household hazardous waste and finished compost.
 Bulking material including wood chips, leaves, hay etc. located between the windrow
area and the loading/unloading/tank area. Constitutes approximately 0.3 acres surface
area and is less than 25’ high. See site plan.
b. A description of the air emission and control technologies. Examples include an air
mist or the application of 3 to 6 inches of cover over piles. For indoor facilities,
describe how particulates are minimized.
 The water wagon behind the compost windrow turner is used
c. A description of any recycling or other material handling processes used at the facility.
 There are none.
Section 4 - Operation Plan – Provide a narrative discussion that includes the following items:

34. A list and description of the equipment, scales, structures, tipping floor, water source for
cleaning, hopper, and any other feedstock or compost management devices. Also describe
equipment maintenance.
 Equipment list:
o Compost turner- mixes and turns compost for aeration and to maintain a constant
temperature
o Path Drag- Keeps paths between windrows clean of excess debris
o Backhoe- Loads, moves and maintains feedstocks
o Rubber tired wheel loader- takes the raw compost to the windrows
o Mixer- Blends feedstocks, solid waste and wet solids
o Mixer wagon- Combines feedstocks
o Honey wagon tank- water source for windrows
o Spreader wagon- spreads finished compost product for agricultural use.
o Tractors-
 Pulls compost turner
 Turns mixer wagon
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 Pulls honey wagon for water source
 General maintenance of equipment will be a regular daily service as specified by the
manufacturer, such as lubricating, maintaining fluid levels and adding fuel as needed.

35. Site security and access control. Large sites must be secured by gates, chains, berms, fences,
or other measures to prevent unauthorized entry.
 Access will be controlled by cable and posts with locked ingress/egress.
36. Confirm that an operator will be on duty at the site at all times while the facility is open for
public use to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
 An operator will be on duty at the site at all times while the facility is open for public
use to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
37. Confirm that access roads will be of all-weather construction and maintained in good
condition.
 The access road is an all-weather gravel drive.
38. Days and hours of operation, preparations before opening, and procedures to be followed
after closing for the day.
 D&D Organic Farming, LLC will be open on Monday-Friday, from 7:00 am-5:00 pm and
on some Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. Any one of the three operators will be
on-site to check the site for any problems, service customers, perform daily duties,
complete maintenance jobs and lock up at 5:00 pm.
39. Signs to be posted at the entrance. Signs must provide a description of the types of
feedstocks and residuals received, the types of waste prohibited, operating hours, permit
number, and emergency contact phone numbers. The sign should state that no hazardous
waste, asbestos containing waste, or medical waste can be received at the site. State whether
the site will receive feedstocks or residuals from the general public.
 See Appendix H
40. List of personnel required and the responsibilities of each position. For Large Type 2, Large
Type 3, and Type 4 facilities, describe personnel training (site specific safety, remedial, and
corrective action procedures) and recordkeeping of training records.
 David l. Newsome and Daniel L. Newsome are co-owners and co-managers of this site.
They have mat and exceeded training qualifications to operate this site in a safe and
productive manner. The third employee has been trained by David and Daniel and has
access to the manual to check on proper procedures at all times.
 Daily duties include: receiving feedstocks, receiving solids, Applying solids, turning
compost, monitoring temperature, dragging paths, equipment maintenance, and
general cleaning of the site.

41. A narrative description of all operational activities, including but not limited to:
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d. Arrival of materials onsite, unloading, processing, mixing, storage, composting to meet
PFRP and VAR, curing, testing, and final product storage. Describe the location that
each of the activities take place, and the estimated time for composting and curing.
 As materials arrive on site by truck, they are directed to the designated storage area to
unload in- depending on what feedstock they are carrying. The rubber tired wheel
loader is used to put the materials in with the residual as needed for mixing to proper
consistency. To make the compost meet PFRP & VAR standards, testing of
temperature, moisture and odor, is done consistently to ensure a quality product in
the final stage. Feedstocks are delivered intermittently via a dump truck and are
unloaded in the feed stock area.
 In addition, the following are the walk through steps involved for this site:
o Unload grease trap waste into septage dewatering facility.
o Septage Dewatering Facility Tanks are decanted.
o Processed through bar screens.
o Septage moves to holding tank, decanted at a later date.
o After decant, sludge goes through a dewatering process.
o Effluent is irrigated on designated fields.
o Solids from decant process are mixed in mixer with wood chips/ rarely other
feed stock with a known ratio.
o Mixed material is then placed on windrow for curing.
o After curing, material sits on site for a minimum of 90-120 days.
o Material is then spread onto agricultural (non-food chain) fields.
e. Method for screening loads for unacceptable waste. Describe plan for handling
incoming loads that contain unacceptable waste. Describe storage of the
unacceptable waste, the frequency of removal of the waste (at least weekly), and final
disposition.
 Each load is visually inspected and if contains unacceptable waste, the load is not
accepted and the contents leave the premises without unloading. D&D Organic
Farming, LLC does not accept any unacceptable waste so there is no need for a
plan to handle unacceptable waste.
f. Any special feedstock or residual handling (e.g., odorous residuals, liquid residuals,
etc.).
 No special feedstock is received. Septage and grease are unloaded into one of two
vats that enter into the decant process within one day of arrival. Therefore,
exposure to air is minimized prior to entering the decanted process and the
subsequent mixing process.
g. Any amendment to be added to the compost, how it will be stored, when it will be
added, testing of the amendment, and testing of the compost after amendment.
 Only air and water are added as an amendment to the compost. It is regulated by
sight.
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h. Non-composting activities, such as grinding to make mulch, or to prepare materials for
composting.
 There are none on site.
i. Pile sizes for feedstock, composting, curing, and final product storage (width and
height). Length is unlimited within the permitted boundary of each area. Describe
distance between rows, to provide access in the event of a fire.
 The compost lays in windrows that are 6 feet high by 11 feet wide and are 25 feet
apart-center to center. There is 18’ between compost windrows for fire access.
The feedstock pile is approximately 10 feet tall by 22 feet wide. This site does not
do any mulching.
j. Frequency of turning, for both composting and curing.
 The compost windrows are turned at least once every three days.
k. Moisture control monitoring, carbon to nitrogen ratio testing, porosity.
 The carbon to nitrogen test stays at a 30:1 ratio. The compost is turned every third
day for 15 days and a temperature of 131 degrees is maintained. The ultimate use
for this compost is personal agricultural use only.

l. The ultimate use for the finished compost, method for removal from the site, and a
contingency plan for disposal or alternative usage of residues or finished compost that
cannot be used in the expected manner due to poor quality or change in market
conditions.

 Agricultural Farm Use for owner’s use only. Spreader wagons are used for this
purpose. Compost will produce Class A compost. Any compost not meeting Class
A standard will be run back through the process and as a last resort carried to a
landfill.

m. For Type 4 facilities receiving mixed waste, a plan for removal and disposal of
household hazardous waste from the waste stream.
 N/A
n. A quality assurance plan for the process and final product which lists the procedures
used in inspecting incoming material, monitoring, sampling and analyzing the compost
process and final product, testing schedule, and recordkeeping requirements.
 Quality assurance is guaranteed by the protocol used every day from when this site
is opened at 7:00 until it closes at 5:00.
42. Plan for maintaining facility property in a sanitary condition and actions to be taken to
minimize noise, vectors, and air borne particulates. At the end of each operating day, the
unloading area should be clean and all feedstocks should be processed/mixed or properly
stored.
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 The site will be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times by addressing vector and
odor control as needed. Precautions will be made by having proper covering to
prevent vector and odor attraction.
 Noise associated with equipment operations will be controlled by operating only
during said hours if at all possible.
 Areas that store and mix septage and mix septage will be maintained in a sanitary
condition by cleaning these areas with a hot water pressure washer. Some areas are
cleaned daily while others are cleaned weekly with water being returned to holding
tanks of septage facility.
43. Contingency plans for wind, heavy rain, snow, freezing weather and other extreme weather
events, air pollution, equipment breakdown, spills, unusual traffic patterns, long-term power
outages, cracks in concrete pads, etc.
 During inclement weather this site will not mix or blend incoming feedstock materials.
Compost windrow turning may continue if soil conditions permit access to the area
and the process can be done safely without generating runoff or endangering the
operator. During a breakdown or spill, all processing will stop and site will be closed
until repairs are made.
44. Describe odor control measures and steps to be taken in the event of unexpected offsite
odors.
 The site will be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times by addressing vector and
odor control as needed. Precautions will be made by having proper covering to
prevent vector and odor attraction. Good and open communication with neighbors
located over 1700’ from the site is part of the odor management. In addition, material
could be added to the wind rows. Also, row buffer of trees could be planted if an odor
issue consistently existed.
45. Describe operational activities for surface water and process water control features. For
onsite tanks, frequency of pumping and removal.
 Existing and proposed swales are to be used. See Site Plan
46. Plan for litter and dust control. Procedures to prevent blowing litter and dust from leaving the
onsite management areas and from leaving the property.
 Litter fence between swale and buffer along Pelt Road and site is to be installed
47. Plan for fire prevention and actions to be taken in the event of an accidental fire. Describe
equipment provided to control accidental fires and arrangements made with the local fire
protection agency to provide services when needed.
 In case of an accidental fore, there are fire extinguishers on site and the local fire
department has, on record, the chemicals that are used on-site.
48. Describe compost testing, in accordance with Rule .1408(a).
 The facility shall comply with the following. Metals testing – A sample will be collected
every two weeks and placed in a barrel and mixed with previous samples collected
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since last test. A representative sample will be taken from the barrel and tested by
NCDA once every six months (less than 20,000 tons produced every six months). A
grab sample will be collected to test pathogen levels once every six months. A
certified lab will perform this test. Inerts will be tested on-site with the use of a ¼”
screen.

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49. Describe compliance with the classification requirements in Rule .1407.
 Class A requirements will be met.
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50. Describe recordkeeping in accordance with Rule .1408 (b), (c), and (d). Recordkeeping should
also include personnel training, inspection reports, and odor complaints and actions taken.
The facility should also keep a copy of the permit, operations plan, and site drawings on site at
all times.
 The facility shall follow the below record keeping rules:
 In addition, the daily (six days per week) monitoring form (see appendix x) should be
completed. Once a windrow meets the time and temperature requirements, it stays in
place for curing.
 A copy of the permit, operation plan, and site drawings will be kept on-site at all times.
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51. An outline of reports to be submitted in compliance with the Rules.
 All NCAC report rules will be followed.
52. A description of the label or other information source that meets the requirements of Rule
.1407(g).
 Owner will not distribute the product.
53. Safety instructions.
 See Appendix I

Section 5 – Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan
54. For new facilities or existing facilities with proposed construction modifications, provide a
copy of the sedimentation and erosion control plan as required by local governments and/or
the NC Division of Land Resources. If the plan is voluminous, provide an electronic copy only.
 The new/future windrow areas will be in an existing well drained farm field and there
will be essentially no grading. Any new disturbance outside of the windrow areas for
the swales will be less than 1 acre. We will verify that this is acceptable with Joe
Dupree of NCDENR.
Section 6 – Signature Pages
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55. Applicant signature page (see attached).
 See Pre Guidance Material
56. If the landowner of the property is not the applicant, the attached certification form by the
land owner is required.
 See Pre Guidance Material
Section 7 –Drawings
For a new facility or an existing facility with proposed modifications that would change the previously
submitted drawing, provide drawings showing the compost facility. For Large Type 3, Small Type 4,
and Large Type 4 facilities, engineering drawings should be prepared and sealed by a NC professional
engineer. Drawings should be drawn to scale and include:
1. An aerial photograph, where one inch is less than or equal to 400 feet, accurately showing the
area within one-fourth mile of the proposed site's boundaries with the following specifically
identified. It may be included in the Siting Requirements Section, if it can be appropriately
sized 11x17. The following should be drawn onto the map: See Site Plan.
a. Boundaries of entire property owned or leased by the person proposing the facility;
b. Location of all homes, wells, industrial buildings, public or private utilities, roads,
streams, water bodies, intermittent streams/ditches, and other applicable information
regarding the general topography within 500 feet of the proposed facility.
2. Site plan drawing where one inch is less than or equal to 100 feet that delineates the
following: In addition, The collected water discharges into an established earthern level
spreader to create diffuse flow across the entire west side of the site. Beyond the site is
established grass vegetation, which serves as a vegetated buffer. The established earthern
level spreader provides a mechanism for the concentrated flow from the swales to be
converted to diffuse flow. The active composting and curing areas are labeled on the site
map.
a. Buffers to property lines, residences, wells, and perennial streams/rivers .

b. gates/fences or other access control features.
c. Existing and proposed contours, at intervals appropriate to the topography.
d. Location and elevations of dikes, trenches, basins, and other water control devices and
structures for the diversion and controlled removal of surface water and process
water.
e. Labeled areas for unloading, mixing, processing, composting, curing, storage, and final
product storage. Illustrate the location of all piles onsite, including feedstocks, active
compost, finished compost, and amendments.
f. Proposed utilities and structures/buildings, existing and proposed.
g. Areas for unloading, processing, active composting, curing, and storing of material.
h. Other physical characteristics of the site, as applicable.
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3. For Large Type 2, Large Type 3, and Type 4 facilities, the site plan drawing should also show:
a. Access roads existing and proposed, details on traffic patterns.
b. Areas for unloading, processing, and storing recyclables, household hazardous waste,
and other materials, where applicable.
c. Proposed surface and groundwater monitoring locations, if applicable.
d. Flood plains and wetlands located on the property.
e. Benchmarks.
f. Label ground cover, including any concrete pads.
All sides of storage areas for flammable feedstocks and residuals should be clear and drivable, to
provide vehicular access in the event of a fire.

Appendix A
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D&D Septic, LLC
Permit (98-08) (00953)
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
(Some) Saturdays 7am-12pm
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
David Newsome 252-206-6802
Daniel Newsome 919-920-0368
Office 919-242-3751
Feedstocks Accepted are:
Land clearing/yard waste
(only feedstock accepted from general public)
Woodchips
Hay
Tobacco dust
Grease trap waste
Septic waste
ONLY Residuals Accepted are:
Clear liquid/dry solid from D&D Septic
No hazardous, asbestos or medical
waste will be accepted on this site!

Appendix J
Month
Sample
Location
Windrow
#
Date
Windrow
Started
Curing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
D & D Compost, LLC
Temperature Monitoring Record
Month
Sample
Location
Windrow
#
Date
Windrow
Started
Curing 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
D & D Compost, LLC
Temperature Monitoring Record

D & D Organic Farming – Operational Flow Chart
Septage Waste

Woodchips

Solidification

Mixing

Septage/Grease Trap
Waste

Curing

After Curing
On-Site
Minimum
90-120 Days

Spread on
Agricultural
(Non Food
Chain)
Fields

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Wilson, Donna
From:Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent:Monday, December 05, 2016 8:39 AM
To:Wilson, Donna
Cc:Bennett, Bradley; Riddle, Rick L; Gallagher, Tony
Subject:RE: D&D Organic Farming compost facility, Fremont, Wilson County
Hi, Donna, 

Rick Riddle is handling the application conclusion for this one (we will be returning it to the applicant), since our site visit 
before Thanksgiving did confirm no potential point sources, and therefore no need for an NPDES discharge permit.  We 
have been waiting to close the loop with Nathaniel Thornburg in Land Application permitting before sending out official 
correspondence on this one (since D&D has a Land App permit for this site as well), and that’s been the hold up on our 
end for getting a letter out/application returned.  Nathaniel was out of the office for a week around the holiday.   

I just wanted to touch base about it.  If you have any further questions about it, just let Rick or me know. 

Thanks, 
Bethany 

Bethany Georgoulias Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources N.C. Department of Environmental Quality

919 807 6372 office [e-mail]

1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing) 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

From: Wilson, Donna  
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2016 5:54 PM 
To: Donald Perry ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]> 
Cc: College, John H <[e-mail]>; Georgoulias, Bethany <[e-mail]>; David 
Newsome ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: D&D Organic Farming compost facility, Fremont, Wilson County 

COMPOST FACILITY
BUSINESS OFFICE ADDRESS:
441 BUCK NEWSOME ROAD
FREMONT, NC 27830
7984 PELT ROAD STANTONSBURG, NC 27883
COMPOST AREA-7.7 ACRES
TANK AREA-1.1 ACRES