SDTF1207_INSP_20160208

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

Date of Site Inspection: 2/8/2016 Date of Last Inspection: N/A

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
M & K Septic Tank Pumping
3989 Old Brittain Rd.
Hickory, NC 28602

GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.70315° W: 81.44136°

FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Dennis Newton
Telephone: [phone]

FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above

PARTICIPANTS:
Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section
Dennis Newton, M & K Septic Tank Pumping

STATUS OF PERMIT:
Pre-Permitting

PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Pre-Permitting Inspection

STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of one 2,300 gallon above ground steel tank.

2. All photographs were taken by Troy Harrison on January 8, 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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3. Set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met. The nearest house was measured using a laser range-
finder to be 90.5 yards (271.5 feet). The distance to the nearest property line was determined to be
approximately 85.9 feet using the Burke County GIS. The distance to the surface water was determined to be
approximately 335.9 feet using the Burke County GIS.

4. Appropriate signage (No Trespassing signs) is posted for the site. In addition, the area is also protected by a
fence around the property and a security system.

5. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site.

6. The tanks appeared to be structurally sound. The area around the tank was free of Vegetation.

7. The tank does not appear to have been used.

8. The coordinates submitted with the application were incorrect. GPS measurements were taken during the
inspection and reflect the location of the tank and are reflected in this document.

9. The permit application contained the “Landowner’s Authorization to Operate a Septage Detention or Treatment
Facility” (Landowner’s Authorization) signed by Mr. Newton. The Burke County Register of Deeds office also
list Debbie Newton as the owner. A new Landowner’s Authorization will need to be submitted with both
owners’ names in the form.

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: 2/9/2016 Email Hand delivery X US Mail Certified No. [ _]

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