SDTF5702_INSP_20170201

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: Macon
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-57-02
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 2/1/2016 Date of Last Inspection: 3/24/2016

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co 29 Bates Crossing
Franklin, NC 28734 GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.15883° W: 83.39580°
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Tim Bates/Chance Allen
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
25 Summer Hill Dr.
Franklin, NC 28734

PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, Composting & Land Application Branch
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: June 26, 2014 Expired: June 26, 2019
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

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 4,000 gallon above ground steel tanks for
storage of domestic septage and portable toilet waste.
Photo by Troy Harrison 2. It appears that set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met.
3. The “No Trespassing” sign was observed during the inspection.
4. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site.
5. The tanks appeared to be structurally sound and well maintained.
6. The area around the detention and treatment area was found to be free of spills and debris.
7. As a reminder, vegetation must be cleared from around the tank to a distance of 5 feet.
8. No odors were 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: 2/20/2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

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