SDTF8511_INSP_20170621

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: Stokes
Closed
MSWLF HHW White
goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-85-11
CDLF Tire T&P /
Collection Tire
Monofill Industrial
Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 6/21/2017 Date of Last Inspection: 10/4/2016

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
B & M Septic Tank, Inc.
3639 Beasley School Road
Snow Creek, NC 27042

GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.52523° W: 80.08825°

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Joshua Branscome
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
1395 NC Hwy 704 E
Lawsonville, NC 27022
.
PARTICIPANTS:
Troy Harrison, Composting & Land Application Branch

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: May 12, 2011
Expires: May 12, 2016*

Permit under review

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.”

B & M Septic Tank. Inc. was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (i) because vegetation was observed
uncontrolled around the tanks.

In order to come into compliance, B & M Septic Tank. Inc. must cut back the vegetation at least within 5 feet
away from the tanks by July 14, 2016.

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. All photographs were taken by Troy Harrison on June 21, 2017.

2. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of one 10,000 gallon steel tank, one 6,000
gallon steel tank and one 12,000 gallon fiberglass tank. These tanks are above ground and shall be used for the
storage of domestic septage (including portable toilet waste) and grease trap septage. The permit also lists two
10,000 steel tanks to be placed at this location in the future. These additional tanks shall not be used until they
are placed in position, inspected by the Solid Waste Section and found to be in compliance.

3. Set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met.

4. Appropriate signage was displayed at the entrance to the site.

5. The entrance road was accessible.

6. The tanks appeared to be structurally sound and well maintained.

7. The area around the detention and treatment area was found to be free of spills and debris.

8. Vegetation was observed growing around the tanks.

9. 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: 6/30/2017 X Email Hand delivery US Mail X Certified No. 7016 1370 0001 6571 5316
Copies: Corinne Law, NC Solid Waste Section
Connie Wylie, NC Solid Waste Section
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.