SDTF2306_INSP_20160929

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: September 29, 2016 Date of Last Inspection: July 27, 2016
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
Lee Hill, Field Operations Branch
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: 3/15/2013
Expires: 10/1/2017
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Routine Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED 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.
This has been resolved.

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
N/A
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 September 29, 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 had been cleared from the tank.
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: 1/3/2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No.

Copies: Corinne Law, Composting & Land Application Branch Connie Wylie, Composting & Land Application Branch
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.