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Permit Amendment White Street Construction and Demolition Landfill Greensboro, North Carolina December 2016 Revised May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 1 Chao, Ming-tai From:Plummer, Michael <Michael.Plummer@hdrinc.com> Sent:Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:50 PM To:Chao, Ming-tai Cc:Lovett, Richard (Richard.Lovett@greensboro-nc.gov); Jernigan, Jason (Jason.Jernigan@greensboro-nc.gov); Sugg, William P; Drummond, Jaclynne; Patrone, John; 'anna.stoddard@greensboro-nc.gov' Subject:FW: comments to revised permit application of Greensboro White Street Landfill Permit 4103 Attachments:Slingshot.txt HDR Employees: Use the "Download Attachments" button after opening this message in Outlook to download attached files. Non-HDR Recipients: If you are not an HDR employee and this is your first time using Slingshot click here and follow the prompts to set your password. Returning users click here to Download (files: 4103_GuilfordCo_WhiteStreetCDLF_Phase II_LOS_DINXXX_2017XXXCityreviewed.doc; CD-78B.pdf;) Notice: The link in this email will only work for up to 30 days (as set by the sender). If you need access to these files for longer, please download and save a copy locally. Recipients of forwarded emails WILL NOT have access to the files using this link. Hey Ming, Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you. We have reviewed the draft permit and have some requested changes/clarifications. Most of the questions stem from trying to understand what this Life of Site permit covers and doesn’t cover. I’ve included a tracked change copy of the permit with comments for your consideration and discussion. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss the comments and can be available the first week of July. In response to the questions below I have modified Drawing CD-78B to identify when the MSW landfill areas were closed. I will modify Sections 1.1 and 2.1 to address your questions as noted below if the responses will suffice. See below for the general response to the questions. Thanks, Mike Michael Plummer, PE D [704.338.6843] M [704.578.4031] hdrinc.com/follow-us From: Chao, Ming-tai [mailto:ming.chao@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 2:48 PM To: Plummer, Michael Cc: Jernigan, Jason (Jason.Jernigan@greensboro-nc.gov); Lovett, Richard (Richard.Lovett@greensboro-nc.gov); Sugg, William P; Drummond, Jaclynne; Mettler, Christopher; Patrone, John Subject: comments to revised permit application of Greensboro White Street Landfill Permit 4103 2 Hi Mike: The Solid Waste Section completes the review of the revised permit application (DIN 27805) received May 19, 2017 for the White Street C&DLF (Phase II) and has two questions stated below that requires your clarification or explanation. 1. (Section 1.1) According to the drawing Sheet CD-78B and Section 2.1 of the Post-Closure Plan, the C&DLF unit had 90-acre waste footprint over the 135-acre closed unlined MSWLF (Phase II). The existing C&DLF unit (Phase II) has an approved waste footprint of 65 acres as permitted in 2012. Please provide a paragraph or paragraphs to describe the status of 25-acre waste footprint of the C&DLF unit as described in the “Fourth Stage Capacity” planning in 1996 according to the records in the Solid Waste Section. If the 25-acre area had been permanently closed, please provide the reference(s) of the closure certification report(s), date of certification of closure, and the description of the final cover system, which will be incorporated into the new life-of-site permit. The MSW landfill footprint is 135 acres. 45 acres were closed in 1991. The remaining 90 acres were closed in 1999. A 65 acre C&D landfill was constructed on top of the closed MSW. 34 acres of the C&D have been closed to date. That leaves 31 acres to close which consists of access roads and a current filling area of approximately 27 acres. 2. (Section 2.1) The second sentence describes the permitted C&D Landfill has 26 acres which is likely a typo. Please clarify. This should refer to the 27 acre filling area. The Draft Permit Approval to Operate is also attached to this e-mail message for your review and comment. Please forward your comments, if any to my attention; so we can discuss it (them) at a mutually agreed date & time. Thanks and have a wonderful evening. Ming Chao Ming-Tai Chao, P.E. Environmental Engineer Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section NCDEQ, Division of Waste Management (Mailing Address) 1646 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 (Street Address) Green Square, 217 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Tel. 919-707-8251 ming.chao@ncdenr.gov http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/sw E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Plummer, Michael [mailto:Michael.Plummer@hdrinc.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 4:27 PM To: Chao, Ming-tai <ming.chao@ncdenr.gov> 3 Cc: Jernigan, Jason (Jason.Jernigan@greensboro-nc.gov) <Jason.Jernigan@greensboro-nc.gov>; Lovett, Richard (Richard.Lovett@greensboro-nc.gov) <Richard.Lovett@greensboro-nc.gov>; Sugg, William P <perry.sugg@ncdenr.gov>; Drummond, Jaclynne <jaclynne.drummond@ncdenr.gov>; Mettler, Christopher <Christopher.Mettler@hdrinc.com> Subject: Greensboro White Street Landfill Permit 4103 Response to comments HDR Employees: Use the "Download Attachments" button after opening this message in Outlook to download attached files. Non-HDR Recipients: If you are not an HDR employee and this is your first time using Slingshot click here and follow the prompts to set your password. Returning users click here to Download (files: !Gboro C&D Permit Amendment revised pgs only w-tc.pdf; !GBoro C&D Permit Amendment.pdf;) Notice: The link in this email will only work for up to 30 days (as set by the sender). If you need access to these files for longer, please download and save a copy locally. Recipients of forwarded emails WILL NOT have access to the files using this link. Ming, Attached are the responses to your comment letter dated February 1, 2017 for the Life of Site Permit Application pertaining to Greensboro’s Phase II C&D Landfill. We have included a clean, final version and a pdf with the changes tracked to make your review easier. We will also send you a CD with and electronic copy as well. If you have any questions please contact me. Thank you and have a good weekend! Mike Michael Plummer, PE Senior Project Manager HDR 440 South Church Street, Suite 1000 Charlotte, NC 28202 D [704.338.6843] M [704.578.4031] michael.plummer@hdrinc.com hdrinc.com/follow-us PHASE I(CLOSED)PHASE II(CLOSED MSW)(135 AC)PHASE II(CLOSED MSW)PHASE I(CLOSED)PHASE II(ACTIVE C&D)(31 AC)PHASE II(CLOSED MSW)(135 AC)EXISTING CONDITIONSCD-78BB2ISSUEDESCRIPTIONPROJECT MANAGERPROJECT NUMBER01"2"FILENAMESCALESHEETDATECDA1345678WHITE STREET LANFILLPERMIT 41-03 PHASE IIPERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION May 16, 2017 Mr. Ming Chao North Carolina Department of Environment Quality 450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27699-1646 RE: Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application White Street Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill (CDLF) on Top of the Closed Unlined Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (Phase II) Guilford County, North Carolina Permit No. 4103-CDLF-1998, Document ID No. (DIN) 27317 Dear Mr.Chao, HDR is in receipt of your letter dated February 1, 2017 which outlines comments related to the permit application for a life-of-site permit as outlined in the December 22, 2016 Permit Amendment, White Street Construction and Demolition Landfill, City of Greensboro, North Carolina. Each comment is repeated below with the corresponding response in italics: 1. Please provide the following information to the Engineering Plan. i. (Section 2.1) The waste footprint (in acreage) of the unlined closed MSWLF unit (overlain by the active C&DLF unit) & the active C&DLF unit, respectively. Section 2.1 of the Engineering Plan has been revised to include acreage information. ii. (Section 2.2) According to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0539(a) the horizontal buffer for a C&DLF unit must meet the requirements stated in Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0540(1). Please revise the referenced rule in this section and buffer distance requirements accordingly. Section 2.2 of the Engineering Plan has been revised as requested. iii. (Section 2.4) Please provide the capacity information: a. The gross capacity of the C&DLF unit, as defined in Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0537(e)(2)(B), shall be the same volume as the one [2,525,443 cubic yards (CY)] which is stated in the permit date March 30, 2012 (DIN 16015). Please state the correct gross capacity of the landfill unit. Section 2.4 of the Engineering Plan has been revised. The March 30, 2012 permitted gross capacity is 2,525,443 cubic yards. The gross capacity based on the hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application current development plan is 2,370,000 cubic yards. Currently the City of Greensboro has no plans to modify the current development plan but reserves the right to recapture the additional space if needed in the future. b. According to the drawing Sheet C-01- Fill Plan, the C&DLF unit will be operated by series of fill sequences - Lift 1 through Lift 6, which are not consistent with those specified in the Permit Condition No. 6, Attachment 3 of the current permit dated March 30, 2012 (DIN 16015). If the City proposes to modify the approved 5-Lift to 6-Lift fill sequences, please provide the operating capacity (in cubic yard) of each of the proposed six (6) lifts. Please note that operating capacity of the final lift (Lift 6) should include the volume of the final cover system described in the Appendix F - Closure Plan. Drawing Sheet C-01, Fill Plan, in Appendix H has been revised. This application identifies the filling plan for this life of site permit. The C&D material is filled in approximately 10 foot lifts across the active area. Actual sequence and lift thickness may vary based on site conditions. c. Please provide the volume of soil required for the landfill operation and closure activities according to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0537(e)(2). The detail calculations & assumptions to determine the soil quantities should be included in the section. Will there be sufficient soil from the on-site borrow pits to cover the operations and closure of the landfill unit? Please clarify. Section 12.1 of the Operations Plan has been revised to provide soil requirements for operational use. Anticipated soil for closure activities is provided in Section 1.4 of the Closure/Post-Closure Plan. Soil materials will need to come from on site stockpiles and/or off-site. 2. Please provide the additional information to the Operations Plan. i. (Section 12.1) According to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0542(f)(l), the City must "cover the solid waste with six inches of earthen material when the waste disposal area exceeds one-half acre AND (not "or") at least once weekly." Please revise the cover requirement in this section accordingly. Section 12.1 of the Operations Plan has been modified as requested. ii. (Section 12.2) According to Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0542(f)(2) and Section 19 of the Operations Plan, an inactive area without receiving permitted wastes for disposal for THREE (3) months, not 12 months, shall be covered by an intermediate cover. Please revise the frequency for placing intermediate cover in Section 12.2. 2 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application Section 12.2 of the Operations Plan has been modified as requested. iii. (Section 14.0) The City should also monitor the concentrations of hydrogen sulfate at the C&DLF unit. Additionally, the SWS requests the City submit a separate cover or stand-alone landfill gas monitoring plan for this C&DLF unit according to the guidance document which can be downloaded from the following link. Please provide the landfill gas monitoring plan for this C&DLF unit. https://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs- public/Waste%20Management/DWM/SW/Field%20Operations/Environmental%20Monit oring/LandfillGasMonitoringGuidanceDocument.pdf Section 14.0 of the Operations Plan has been updated to include hydrogen sulfide gas. The Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan has been added as Appendix G. iv. (Section 15.0) Does each landfill equipment/machinery equipped with a fire extinguisher? Please clarify. Additionally, the SWS has a standard fire incidence report form can be used for reporting a fire/explosion, should it occur. If the City agrees to use the form, please download and append the form to the Operations Plan. The web link is http://ncdenr.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs- public/Waste%20Management/DWM/SW/Forms/FireOccurrenceReport.pdf The city has a fire extinguisher in each piece of landfill equipment and machinery. The Fire Occurrence form has been added to the Operations Plan as requested. v. (Section 16.0) Please state the landfill service area(s) - the City of Greensboro and Guilford County which is consistent to the permit dated March 30, 2012 (DIN 16015). Section 16.0 of the Operations Plan has been modified to state the service area is the City of Greensboro and Guilford County. vi. (Section 16.2) To clearly understand the frequency of random waste screen at the C&DLF unit, please state the minimum truck per day will be subject to waste screening. According to latest Facility Compliance Inspection Report for the C&DLF unit dated October 26, 2016, Comment No. 16 states that the facility is required to conduct a minimum of one (1) waste screen per day. If the City will continue this practice, please state the fact to this section. Section 16.2 of the Operations Plan Section has been modified to state a minimum of one truck per day will be screened. vii. (Section 19.0) To be consistent with the practice stated in Section 12.2 and Rule 15A NCAC 138 .0542(f)(2), please clear define the "vegetative cover" in this section. 3 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application Section 19.0 of the Operations Plan has been modified to define vegetative cover. viii. (Section 21.0) A landfill gas collection and control system (LFGCCs) is operating at this landfill unit (Phase II). Please describe the well field [ wells (numbers and depths), condensate traps, air piping (gradients & sizes), operation and maintenance requirements including the responsible parties & contact info, NC air permit number(s), condensate removal & disposal procedures, measures to protect the system from interrupting active landfill operations, and etc. This facility operates under NCDEQ Air Quality Permit No.08830T06. A copy of the permit has been added to Appendix A, Related Correspondence. For specifics of the system and design please contact the NCDEQ Division of Air Quality. ix. (Section 21.0) Please provide the procedures or corrective measures to prevent leachate outbreak(s) on the side slope(s) of the landfill units - both MSWLF & C&DLF units, should it occur. The procedures/corrective measures are required for the post- closure period as well. The landfill prevents leachate breakouts by maintaining the proper thickness of intermediate cover and repairing erosion rills as necessary. In the event of a leachate breakout the landfill staff would place additional soil cover in the area and re-vegetate. Section 21 of the Operations Plan has been revised to include this information. 3. Please provide the additional information of the Closure and Post-Closure Plan. i. Please describe the landfill gas vents/wells to be installed at the final cover system including the frequency, such as one vent/well per acre. The typical drawing of a gas vent/well must be provided to the Closure Plan drawing(s). The Closure Plan Section 1.2 has been modified to include the gas venting system. A landfill gas well detail has been added as Appendix F-2 of the Closure Plan. ii. (Section 1.10) Closure cost estimate is placed in Appendix F-1, not E-1. Please correct the typo. Section 1.10 of the Closure/Post Closure Plan has been corrected. iii. (Section 2.1) Please provide the extent (in acreage) of the landfill unit (including the closed unlined MSWLF and the C&DLF unit) that will be subject to 30-year post-closure cares. Section 2.1 of the Closure/Post Closure Plan has been revised. The landfill unit is 135 acres. The Phase II MSW was closed in 1998. The 90 acre C&D landfill portion currently consists of 59 closed acres and 31 active acres. 4 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application iv. (Section 2.4) The operation of the existing LFGCCs is likely to be terminated in the end of the 30-year post-closure period; therefore, please provide a decommission plan for the system which includes, in a minimum, removal of system components (including the flare station) to an off-site location for recycling or disposal, disposal of in-line gas condensate & wastes, capping gas/condensate lines, gas well abandonment procedures, restoration of the final cover system, etc. The decommissioning costs must be included in the post closure estimates. Please be advised that the LFGCCs may be owned or operated by a third party, but the City is the landfill property owner/operator who is ultimately responsible for the operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the LFGCCs. To decommission the LFGCCs, the wellheads will be removed to allow passive venting, the condensate lines will be drained and capped and the flare and blower will be sold or recycled. HDR has assumed the value of the flare and blower will offset the cost to pull the wellheads and therefore the decommissioning costs are negligible. v. (Section 2.4) Please describe the maintenance requirements of the landfill gas monitoring system/network (8 gas wells and 4 surface according to Drawing CD-79B) in consistent with the cost estimate item. Section 2.4.5 of the Closure/Post Closure Plan has been modified to address both groundwater and gas well maintenance. vi. (Section 2.5) Please add the inspection frequencies and requirements of the landfill gas monitoring system/network. Table 2 in Section 2.5 of the Closure/Post Closure plan has been modified to address the landfill gas monitoring system/network inspection frequencies and requirements. vii. (Section 2.7) Post-Closure cost estimate is placed in Appendix F-1, not E-1. Please correct the typo. Section 2.7 of the Closure/Post-Closure Plan has been corrected. 4. (Appendix F-1) i. Cap Maintenance Item should include costs for correcting cap settlement / subsidence as described in Section 2.4.3 of the Post-Closure Plan. Settlement and subsidence directly affects the surface water flow and erosion on the cap. Therefore, cost for correcting cap settlement/subsidence has already been included in the Erosion Control and Surface Water Control line items. 5 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application ii. The costs associated with semi-annual surface water monitoring/sampling (at five locations) are not included in the post-closure estimate. Please provide the costs. The cost of surface water monitoring and sampling has already been included in the “Groundwater Sampling/Lab and Report (semiannual)” line item. The title of that line item has been updated to “Groundwater and Surface Water Sampling/Lab and Report (semiannual)” in order to clearly define the surface water inclusion. iii. Pursuant to NCGS 130A-295.2(h), the City shall include two million dollars for potential assessment and corrective action at the landfill facility to the local government financial test. This cost is additional to the one for on-going groundwater correction activities at the landfill facility. See “Other: Assessment Corrective Action – Permit 41-03” line item listed in Appendix F1 in the amount of $2,118,712. iv. According to the letter dated November 15, 2016 issued by the City, the estimated cost for the on-going groundwater correction at the landfill facility is $1,567,941 in 2012-dollar value. The inflation factors from 2013 through 2016 (1.018, 1.015, 1.014, and 1.010, respectively) shall be used for adjust the 2012 cost for the approved correction activities. The factors can be downloaded from the link http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste- management/solid-wastesection/financial-assurance-for-solid-waste-management- facilities The cost for groundwater correction in 2016-dollar value is approximately $1,659,216, but it may be subject to change pending the approval of the SWS (Referring the enclosed comments issued by SWS Compliance Hydrogeologist on January 11, 2017). Please revise the cost in the local government financial test accordingly. See updated Summary of Financial Assurance letter dated 9-Mar-17 in Appendix F1 for response. The correct inflation factors have been used; the principle amount as been decreasing since 2012 due to the task being completed in 2012 and thus entering the 30 year compliance period. 5. Appendix G -Drawings i. (Sheet C-01- Fill Plan) Please address the following comments on this drawing: a. The thickness of "existing intermediate cover" shown on the Typical Cap System is 6 inches, which is inconsistent with that (12 inches) described in the section of the Operations Plan. Please clarify. 6 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application Intermediate cover is required to be a minimum of 12 inches thick. The City plans to reclaim the top six inches for soil cap material. Section 12.2 of the Operations Plan has been modified to state this. b. Please indicate/note the maximum side slope of the final cover system is four (horizontal) to one (vertical) on the cross-section drawings. Sheet C-01 has been revised as requested. c. In the Note Field, please use the correct volume of the approved total gross capacity of 2,525,443 CY consisting operating capacity (volumes of wastes & periodic & intermediate cover material) and volume of the final cover system (referring Comment No. 1 iii). The Sheet C-01 notes have been revised as requested. d. Have the closed areas (a total of 34 acres) been incorporated into the Site Layout & Cross-Section drawings? Please clarify. Closed areas have been incorporated into the Overall Site Plan (CD-77B). ii. (Overall Site Plan, CD-77B) Please provide the following information on this drawing: a. The waste footprint (in acreage) of the unlined closed MSWLF (Phase II). Sheet CD-77B has been revised as requested. b. The waste footprint (in acreage) of the remaining active C&DLF unit on top of the MSWLF (Phase II). Sheet CD-77B has been revised as requested. c. The waste footprint (in acreage) of the permanently closed C&DLF unit (Part I Closure - 8 acres in 2013 & Part 2 Closure - 26 acres in 2015, respectively). Please use different legends on the drawing to differentiate the active and permanently closed C&DLF unit. The provided information on the drawing will be incorporated into the new life-of-site permit and approval processes of the financial assurance. Sheet CD-78B has been revised to differentiate the active and closed C&D unit. 6. The Solid Waste Section (SWS) Compliance Hydrogeologist has some comments on the groundwater corrective action at the C&DLF unit/closed unlined MSWLF (Phases II) which is enclosed in this letter for you to review and respond. 7 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application Questions from the SWS Compliance Hydrogeologist have been included in this response letter, along with the corresponding responses. i. I understand that monthly inspections for the phytoremediation stand are not being conducted in accordance with the approved CAP, and there has not been written approval from the Section of this deviation. Please clarify. A request for revision in the EBuffer inspection schedule was submitted to NCDEQ and approved on March 7, 2017. An excerpt from the approval letter is provided below; the full request and approval letters have been added to Appendix A of this permit application. “…The City of Greensboro is requesting the following regarding changes to the inspections for the Northern and Southern Ebuffers (Phytoremediation stands): • Twice per year conduct full inspections of the Ebuffers, one during the Spring new growth, and the other during late Summer to early Fall before the trees begin to change color. A phytoremediation assessment log for the Northern and Southern Ebuffers would be completed at this time. • Monthly inspections of the Ebuffers including visual observations for animal damage, the need to mow the grass between the rows of trees and along the outer perimeter trees, and the need for weed control around the base of the trees. As a result, the Ebuffer Inspection Schedule Revision Request is approved as described…” ii. The last monitoring report received for the April 2016 monitoring event indicates a 2B surface water exceedance of VC within the sample collected from SMW3. Please determine how the City is going to address this surface water concern since this surface water monitoring location is being used to determine the effectiveness of the phytoremediation stand near well II-9. SMW-3 is a groundwater Sentinel Monitoring Well and not a surface water sample. Jaclynne Drummond informed the City of Greensboro that no action is required. iii. The last CAER submitted was in May 2012. CAERs are submitted every five years, and therefore the next CAER is due this year. What is the status of this submittal so it may be incorporated within the life of site permit The City has recently changed environmental consultants and as a part of this change the CAER report is scheduled to be completed before the end of the 2017 calendar year (likely before September 2017). 8 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill Response to Comments on Life-of-Site Permit Application iv. An updated cost for the ongoing groundwater corrective action in 2016 dollars for financial assurance is required. A copy of the City of Greensboro Financial Assurance, previously submitted to the state of North Carolina is included in this as Appendix F1. If you have any questions regarding this permit amendment request, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704.338.6843. Sincerely, HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas Michael D. Plummer Project Engineer Enclosures cc: Jason Jernigan, Greensboro (with enclosures) Richard Lovett, Greensboro (with enclosures 9 Permit Amendment White Street Construction and Demolition Landfill Greensboro, North Carolina December 2016 Revised May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 City of Greensboro | White Street Landfill – Permit AmendmentContents Contents Appendix A – Related Correspondence Appendix B – Engineering Plan Appendix C – Operations Plan Appendix D – Water Quality Monitoring Plan Appendix E – Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plan Appendix F – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Appendix G – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Appendix H – Drawings City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix A – Related Correspondence A Appendix A – Related Correspondence NCDEQ PTO Issued March 30, 2012 NCDEQ Partial Closure Certification September 3, 2015 NCDEQ Partial Closure Certification February 17, 2014 Local Government Approval May 20, 2008 Title V Air Quality Permit Issued August 7, 2009 EBuffer Inspection Revision Request, March 3, 2017 NCDEQ EBuffer Inspection Approval March 7, 2017 Beverly Eaves Purdue Governor August 7,2009 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality B.Keith Overcash,PE Director Dee Freeman Secretary Mr.Robert Morgan Acting City Manager City ofGreensboro -Wbite Street Landfill 2503 White Street Greensboro,North Carolina 27405 Dear Mr.Johnson: Sl:IDJECT:Air Quality Permit No.08830T06 Facility JD:4101086 City ofGreensboro -White Street Landfill Greensboro,North Carolina Guilford County Fee Class:Title V In accordance with your completed Air Quality Permit Application tor a Renewal of a Title V permit received April 22,2008,we are torwarding herewith Air Quality Permit No.08830T06 to the City ofGreensboro -White Street Landfill,located at 2503 White Street,Greensboro,North Carolina authorizing the construction and operation,of the emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)specified herein.Additionally, any emissions activities determined from your Air Quality Permit Application as being insignificant per I5A North Carolina Administrative Code 2Q .0503(8)have been listed lor infom1ational purposes as an "ATTACHMENT." Please note the requirements for the annual compliance certification are contained in General Condition P in Section 3.The current owner is responsible for submitting a compliance certification for the entire year regardless ofwbo owned the facility during tbe year. As the designated responsible ofticial it is your responsibility to review.understand,and abide by all of the tenns and conditions of the attached permit It is also your responsibility to ensure that any person who operates any emission source and associated air pollution control device subject to any term or condition oflhe attached permit reviews,understands,and abides by the condition(s)ofthe attacbed permit that are applicable to that particular emission source. Permitting Section 1641 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1641 2728 Capital Blvd.,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 Phone:919-715-62351 FAX 919-733-5317!Inlernet:www.ncalLorg An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper N~rthCaro1ina ;VaIUfall!! Me.Robert Morgan August 7,2009 Page 2 If any parts,requirements,or limitations contained in this Air Quality Permit are unacceptable to you,you liave the right to request a formal adjudicatory hearing within 30 days following receipt ofthis permit,identifYing the specific issues to be contested.This hearing request must be in the form of a written petition,confonning to NCGS (North Carohna General Statutes)150B-23,and filed with both the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714 and the Division of Air Quality,Permitting Section,1641 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1641.The form for requesting a fonnal adjudicatory hearing may be obtained upou request from the Office of Administrative Hearings.Please note that this pennit will be stayed in its entirety upon receipt of the request for a hearing Unless a request for a hearing is made pursuant to NCGS 150B-23,this Air Quality Permit shall be final and binding 30 days after issuance. You may request modification of your Air Quality Pennit tlirough infomlal means pursuant to NCGS 150B-22.This request must be submitted in writing to the Director and must identify the specific provisions or issues for which the modification is sought.Please note that this Air Quality Permit will become final and binding regardless ofa request for informal modification unless a request for a heanng is also made under NCGS 150B-23. The construction of new air pollution emission sonrce(s)and associated air pollntion control device(s),or modifications to the emission source(s)and air pollntion control device(s)described in this permit mnst be covered nnder an Air Quality Permit issned by the Division of Air Qnality prior to construction nnless the Permittee has fulfilled the reqnirements of GS 143-215-108A(b)and received written approval from the Director of the Division of Air Qnality to commence construction.Failure to receive an Air Qnality Permit or written approval prior to commencing construction is a violation of GS 143-215.108A and may snbject the Permittee to civil or criminal penalties as described in GS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B. This Air Quality Permit shall be effective from Augnst 7,2009 until Jnly 31,2014,is nontransferable to future owners and operators,and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Should you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact Me.Booker T.Pullen at (919)715- 6248. on .van der Vaart,Ph.D.,P.E., Chief Enclosure c:Gregg Worley,EPA Region 4 Winston Salem Regional Office Central Files Page 2 Table ofchaJ.l.....ges to existinf!\?~.I!Jli!.J~o.08830'1'05 pcrr~J},~wal application 41 QJ 086.08A:.~~~~~~ ,~~:e~~ge ~~',~:;~age NO~_+~~~~~~::~E:~:~of pe'::,anged date,revIsed ~~~~g~~mber,revised TIll L ~cover letter "complete app,lr"cation"recei,ved date,added most "current revision ofcover letter,added "renewa~"in ~~~-+-,fi,"n",'s"t"s"en""te"n"c",e--~I:Pag;:2-"-Ii Heading "Cha~ged dat~-~"n cover le~e~:changed eff~ct~~~date . and Issue date ofthe permIt,changed "ChIef SIgnature I' I---~~---'t +-,,,,e,,r,,s,,o!,-n Page 3 ,_t l pp'aagge e 3 1 •I "c"obvlee r pagePeolf'mp'eitIlliI't ~:::~~,:,:;~:;~":CC""",ffi ,eO,,,m,.•••i Pagel ..,Changed:Pemrit No.,"replaces Pennit No. Revised:application No.,complete application date,I I---,----+---b ennit number.is~ue dat~0.ill@tiondate --1 Page 2 Page 2 __+!!-~e-clContents RemovecL~Part11 'Se~tlOn ~____, All pages AJI a es H"ading ,___Clran cd Permit No,to 08830T06 Pages 3-10 Pages 3-17 Body ofpermit Added the most current Title V language lor all I---~--~t -------l affectccLsources -_._."..,",.-~ Pa es 11-19__-h;s 18-26 _Icieneral Condition~"J Added_most current language for General conditioll~.~_-.J r------Insignifical]t Activities Under 15A NC'L<:"2'-'L"'0"i5,,,OC!3,l£8L,,~_~~m_~,!!.~~l!!L~i9nSonree n!'~!'rjJl!iOll __LSocur~".!1(IAPs_,Source oJTitle V Pollulanl __,I IES-5 !Leachate managemenmstem I Yes _,,-----I Yes ----i lES-7 lOne 2Q,900 ga]]on diesel storage tank tY~_,____I Y"'l '-l [iES-8 hne IO,OOO~!!2!Lt!!!!£!lgedgasoline stot"~i!!!lL.YCL___J::Y~,---, State ofNorth Carolina, Department ofEnvironment, and Natural Resources Division ofAir Quality AIR QUALITY PERMIT Until such time as this pemlit expires or is modified or revoked,the below named Permittee is pClTIlitted to construct and operate the emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)specified herein,in accordance with the terms, conditions,and limitations within this permit.This permit is issued under the provisions of Article 2IB ofChapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,and Title I SA North Carolina Administrative Codes (lSA NCAC), Subchapters 20 and 2Q,and other applicable Laws. Pursuant to Title lSA NCAC,Subchapter 2Q,the Permittee shall not construct,operate,or modify any emission souree(s) or air pollution control dcvice(s)without having first submitted a complete Air Quality Permit Application to the pcnnitting authority and received an Air Quality Pemlit,except as provided in this pennit. Permittee: Facility ID: Facility Site Location: City,County,State,Zip: Mailing Address: City,State,Zip: Application Number: Complete Application Date: Primary SIC Code: Division ofAir Quality, Regional Office Address: City of Greensboro -White ('Jtreet Landfill 4101086 2503 White Street Greenshoro,Guilford County,North Carolina 27405 P.O.Box 3136 Greensboro,North Carolina,27402-3136 4101086.08A April 22,2008 4953 Winston Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27107 th day of August,2009 der Vaart,Ph.D.,P.E.,Chief,Air Permits Section By Authority ofthe Environmental Management Commission Page 2 Table Of Contents SECTION 1:PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCE (S)AND ASSOCIATED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE (S)AND APPURTENANCES SECTION 2:SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 2.1 -Emission Source(s)Specific Limitations and Conditions (Including specific requirements,testing,monitoring,recordkeeping,and reporting requirements) SECTION 3:GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS ATTACHMENT List ofAcronyms The Division ofAir Quality (DAQ),the United States Euvironmental Protection Agency (EPA),and citizens as defined under the Federal CleanAir Act have the authority to enforce the terms,conditions,and limitations contained in the pemut unless othcnvise specified. Under Title l5A NCAC 2Q,the operation of emission somce(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)and appurtenances listed in this pClmit is based on plans,specifications,operating parameters,and other infonnation as submitted in the Air Quality PennitApplication. SECTION 1-PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES AND APPURTENANCES The following table contains a summary ofall nermitted cmissiQjL§..QUI£.£.$and associated air nolJution control devices and appurtenances:-"-I Emission Source II)No.Emission Source Descrintion Control Device ID No.Control Device Descriotion ES~I Non-active (unlined)portion of GCCS~I One landfill gas collection and NSPS,MACT landfill control system (ID No.GCCS~I) CD~I including one candle stick-type ES~2 Non~active (unlined)portion of flare (84 million Btu per hour heat NSPS,MACT landfill input capacity,CD~1)-or- CD-Treatment Landfill "as treatment system ES~3 Portion oflandfill (lined)GCCS~2 One landfill gas collection and NSPS,MACT control system (ID No.GCCS~2) CD~3 including one candle stick-type flare (49.2 million Btu per hom heat input capacity,ID No.CD~3) -or- CD~Treatment JLandfill gas treatment system ES-4 Horizontal grinder (diesel fue1-None I fired 1 000 horseoower)-~. None --I SECTION 2 -SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 2.1-Emission Source(s)and Control Devices(s)Specific Limitations and Conditions The emission source(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)and appurtenances listed below are subject to the following specific terms,conditions,and limitations,including the testing,monitoring,recordkeepillg,and reporting requirements as specified herein: A.Municipal solid waste landfill (ID Nos.ES-I,ES~2,and ES-3)with associated gas collection and control systems (GCCS-I)inclndiug one candle stick-type flare (84 million Btu per hour heat input capacity,ID No.CD-I)and one gas collection and control system (GCCS-2)inclnding one candle stick-type lIare (49.3 million Btu per hour heat inpnt capacity,ID No.CD-3) The following'table nrovides a summarY oflirnits and standards for the emission source(s)described above: Re!!ulated·Pollutant Limits/Standards AnnlicableRe!!ulation ~ Nonmethane organic compounds Con1ToI systems !l5A NCAC 2D .0524 !NMOCl 40 CFR Part 60 SnbnartWWW Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btn heat input 15A NCAC 2D .0516 --","--," Visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 2D .0521 .~-_.- -Table continued on the ncxt page- Paee 4 _The followim!tabl~_.Qlovides a summal oflimits and standards for the emission source(s)descrjped above:(continedl~egUlatedPollutant Limits/Standards _Annlicable Regulation __~ I Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)Work practice standards &startup,15A NCAC 2D .1111 I r=.shutdown,and malfunctIOn plan 40CFR Part 63,Snbpart AAA~· Toxic air pollutants i Modeled limits 15A NCAC 2D .1100 1·State Enforceable Onlv.! I Facility wide toxics evaluatlO.n.15A NCAC 2Q .0705 I _State Enforceable Only.(Last MACT,North Carolina~ 1.15A NCAC 2D .0524:40 CFR Part 60,Snhpart WWW,New Sonrce Performance Standards a.Emissions ofnonmethane organic componnds (NMOCs)from the landfill (ID Nos.ES-I,2,and 3)shall be controlled by gas collection and control systems (ID Nos.CD-GCCSI and GCCS-2)that route the gas to open flares (ID Nos.CD-I and CD-3)designed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 60,§60.18 and/or routes the landfill gas to a gas treatment system (CD-Treatment)in accordance with 40 CFR Part 60,§60.752(b)(2) (iii)(C). Testing [15A NCAC 2D .0524,40 CFR §60.754] b.When testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with 40 CRF Part 60.752(b)(2)(iii)(A) and General Condition JJ located in the General Conditions in Section3 ofthe pennit.If the results are above the limits/standards given in Section 2.1 A.I.a.above,the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with the NMOC standard in40 CFR Part 60,Subpart WWW. c.StandardsFof Ajr Emissions FrOID Munjcipal Solid Waste I andtiils (40 CPR Part 60)§60.752] L The owner or operator ofa municipal solid waste landfill having a design capacity equal to or greater than 2.5 million megagrams by mass and 2.5 million cubic meters)with a calculated NMOC emission rate equal to or greater than 50 megagrams per year,shall submit a gas collection and control system design plan prepared by a professional engineer who is registered in the State ofNorth Carolina)within one year of the annual report that shows that NMOC emissions will exceed 50 -Mg per year. (A)The collection and control system design plan shall include any alternajjves to the operational standards)test methods,procedures,compliance measures,monitoring,recordkeeping or reporting provisions of §§60.753 through 60.758 proposed by the owner or operator. (B)The collection and contTol system design plan shall either confonnwith specifications for active collection systems in §60.759 or include a demonstration to the Administrator's satisfaction ofthe sufficiency ofthe alternative provisions to §60.759. (C)The Division ofAir Quality shall review the informationsubmitted in the gas collection and control system design plan and either approve it,disapprove it,or request that additional information be submitted. (D)Ifthe calculated NMOC emission rate is equal to or greater than 50 megagrams per year,the owner and operator shall install a collection and control system that captures the gas generated within the landfill as required by paragraphs §60.752(b)(2)(ii)(A)or (B)and (b)(2)(iii)within 30 months after the first annual report in which the emission rate equals or exceeds 50 megagrams per year,unless Tier 2 or Tier 3 sampling demonstrates that the emission rate is less than 50 megagrams per year,as specified in §60.757(c)(1)or 2. (1)An active collection system shall: (a)Collect gas from each area,cell,or group ofcells iu fhe landfill in which the initial solid waste has been placed for a period of5 years or more ifactive;or 2 years or more if closed or at final grade. (b)Collect gas at a sufficient extraction rate and be designed to minimize off-site migration ofsubsurface gas. (c)Route all the collected gas to a control system that complies with the requirements in eifher paragraph §60.752(h)(2)(iii)(A),(B)or (C). (d)The control device shall he operated within fhe parameter ranges estahlished during the initial or most recent performance test.The operating parameters to be monitored are specified in §60.756. d.OperatjoDal Standj1rds For CollectioIl and Control Systems [40 CPR Part 60,§60.753] L Each owner or operator ofan MSW landfill with a gas collection and control systemused to comply with the provisions of §60.752(h)(2)(ii)ofthis suhpart shall: (A)Operate the collection system such that gas is collected from each area,cell,or group ofcells in the MSW landfill in which solid waste has been in place for 5 years or more ifactive;or 2 years or more ifclosed or at final grade; (B)Operate the collection system with negative pressure at each wellhead except under the following conditions: (1)A fire or increased well temperature.The owner or operator shall record instances when positive pressure occurs in efforts to avoid a fire.These records shall be submittedwith the annual reports as provided in §60.757(t)(1); (2)Use ofa geomembrane or synthetic cover.The 0\\1l1er or operator shall develop acceptable pressure limits in the design plan; (3)A decommissioned well.A well may experience a static positive pressure after shut down to accommodate for declining flows.All design changes shall he approved hy the DAQ Regional Office; (C)Operate each interior wellhead in the collection system with a landfill gas temperature less than 55°C and with either a nitrogen level less than 20 percent or an oxygen level less than 5 percent.The O\vner or operator may establish a higher operating temperature,nitrogen,or oxygen value at a particular well.A higher operating value demonstration shall show supporting data that the elevated parameter does not cause fires or significantly inhibit anaerobic decomposition by killing methanogens. (1)The nitrogen level shall he determined using Method 3C,unless an alternative test method is estahlishcd as allowed hy §60.752(h)(2)(i). Page 6 (2)Unless an alternative test method is established as allowed by §60.7S2(b)(2)(i),the oxygen shall be determined by an oxygen meter using Method 3A or 3C except that: (a)The span shall be set so that the regulatory limit is between 20 and 50 percent ofthe span; (b)A data recorder is not reqnired; (c)Only two calibration gases are required,a zero and span,and ambient air may be used as the span; (d)A calibration error clieck is not reqnired; (e)Tlie allowable sample bias,zero drift,and calibration drift are ±I0 percent. (D)Operate the collection system so that the methane concentration is less than 500 parts per million above background at the surface ofthe landfilL To determine ifthis level is exceeded,the owner or operator shall conduct surface testing around the perimeter ofthe collection area and along a pattern that lT3verses the landfill at 30 meter intervals and where visual observations indicate elevated concentrations oflandfill gas,such as distressed vegetation and cracks or seeps in the cover.The owner or operator may establish an alternative traversing pattern that ensures equivalent coverage.A surface monitoring design plan shall be developed that includes a topographical map with the monitoring route and the rationale for any site-specific deviations from the 30 meter intervals.Areas with steep slopes or other dangerous areas may be excluded from the surface testing. (E)Operate the system such that all collected gases are vented to a control system designed and operated in compliance with §60.752(b)(2)(iii).In fhe event the collection or control system is inoperable,fhe gas mover system shall be shut down and all valves in the col1ection and control system contributing to venting ofthe gas to the atmosphere shall be closed within 1 hour; and (F).Operate the control or treatment system at all times when the collected gas is routed to the system. (G)Ifmonitoring demonstrates that the operational requirements in pmagraphs §60.753(b),(c),or (d)are not met,corrective action shall be taken as specified in §60.755(a)(3)tlirougli (5)or §60.755(c)of this subpart.Ifcorrective actions are taken as specified in §60.755,the monitored exceedance is not a violation ofthe operational requirements in this section. e,Compliance Provisions [40 CFR Pa1160,§60,755j 1.For the purpose ofdemonstrating whether the gas collection system flow rate is sufficient to determine compliance with §60.752(b)(2)(ii)(A)(3),the owner or operator shall measure gange pressure in the gas collection header at each individual well,monthly.Ifa positive pressure exists, action shall be initiated to correct the exceedance within 5 calendar days,except for the three conditions allowed under §60.753(b).Ifnegative pressure caunot be achieved without excess air infiltration within 15 calendardays ofthe first measurement,the gas collection system shall be expanded to correct the exceedance within 120 days ofthe initial measurement ofpositive pressure. Any attempted corrective measure shall not cause exceedances ofother operational or perfonnance standards.An alternative timel1ne for correcting the exceedance shall be submitted to the DAQ Regional Office for approval. n.Owners or operators are not reqnired to expand the system as required in paragraph §60.755(a)(3) during the first 180 days after gas collection system startup. iii.For the purpose ofidentifying whether excess air infiltTation into the landfill is occuning,the owner or operator shall monitor each well monthly for temperature and nitrogen or oxygen as provided in §60.753(c).Ifa well exceeds one ofthese operating parameters,action shall be initiated to conect the exceedance within 5 calendar days.If correction ofthe exceedance cannot be achieved within 15 calendar days of the first measurement,the gas collection system shall be expanded to conect the exceedance within 120 days ofthe initial exceedance.Any attempted corrective measure shall not cause exceedances ofother operational or performance standards.An alternative timeline for conecting the exceedance shall be submitted to tbe DAQ Regional Office for approval. IV.An owner or operator seeking to demonstrate compliance with §60.752(b)(2)(ii)(A)(4)through the usc ofa collection system not conforming to the specifications provided in §60.759 shall provide information satisfactory to the DAQ as specified in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(C)demonsttating that of1'site migration is being controlled. v.For purvoses ofcompliance with §60.753(a),each owner or operator ofa controlled landfill shall place each well or design component as specified in the approved design plan as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i).Each well shall be installed no later than 60 days after the date on which the initial solid waste has been in place for a period of5 years or more jfactive;or 2 years or more ifclosed or at flnal grade. vi.The following procedures shall be used for compliance with the surface methane operational standard as provided in §60.753(d). (A)After installation ofthe col1ection systeml the owneror operator shall monitor surface concentrations ofmethane along the entire perimeter ofthe collection area and along a pattern that traverses the landfill at 30 meter intervals (or a site-specific established spacing)for each collection area on a quarterly basis using an mganic vapor analyzer,flame ionization detector, or other portable monitor meeting the specifications provided in paragraph (0)ofthis section. (B)The background concentration shall be determined by moving the probe inlet upwind and downwind outside the boundary ofthe landfill at a distance ofat least 30 meters fi'om the perimeter wells. (C)Surface emission monitoring shall be performed in accordance with section 4.3.1 ofMethod 21 of appendix A of this part,except that the probe inlet shall he placed within 5 to 10 centimeters orthe ground.Monitoring shall be performed during typical meteorological conditions. (D)Any reading of500 parts per million or more above background at any location shall be recorded as a monitored exceedance and the actions specified in paragraphs §60.755(c)(4)(i) through (v)shall be taken.As long as the specified actions are taken,the exceedance is not a violation ofthe operational requirements of§60.753(d). (1)The location ofeach monitored exceedance shall be marked and the location recorded. (2)Cover maintenance or adjustments to the vacuum ofthe adjacent wells to increase the gas collection in the vicinity ofeach exceedance shall be made and the ]oc31ion shall be re- monitored within 10 calendar days ofdetecting the exceedance. (3)If the re-monitoring ofthe location shows a second exceedance,additional corrective action shall be taken and the location shall be monitored again within 10 days ofthe second exceedance.Ifthe re-monitoring shows a third exceedance for the same location, the action specified in paragraph §60.755(c)(4)(v)shan be taken,and no further monitoring ofthat location is required until the action specified in paragraph §60.755(c)(4)(v)has been taken. Page 8 (4)Any location that initially showed an exceedance but has a methane concentration less than 500 ppm methane above background at the lO-day re-monitoring specified in paragraph §60.755 (c)(4)(ii)or (iii)shall be re-monitored 1 month from the initial exceedance.Ifthe I-month remonitoring shows a concentration less than 500 parts per million above background,no further monitoring ofthat location is required until the next quarterly monitoring period.If the I-month remonitoring shows an exceedance,the actions specified in paragraph (c)(4)(iii)or (v)shall be taken. (5)For any location where monitored methane concentration equals or exceeds 500 parts per million above background three times within a quarterly period,a new well or other collection device shall be installed within 120 calendar days ofthe initial exceedance.An altelnative remedy to the exceedance,such as upgrading the blower,header pipes or control device,and a corresponding timeline for installation shall be submitted to the DAQ for approval. (E)The owner or operator shall implement a program to monitor for cover integrity and implement cover repairs as necessmy on a monthly basis. (F)Each owner or operator seeking to comply with the provisions in paragraph §60.755(c)shall comply with the following instrumentation specifications and procedures for surface emission monitoring devices: (1)The portable analyzer shall meet the instrument specifications provided in section 3 of Method 21 ofappendix A ofthis part,except that "methane"shall replace all references to VOc:. (2)The calibration gas shall be methane,diluted to a nominal concentration of500 palts per million in air. (3)To meet the perf01mance evaluation requirements in section 3.1.3 ofMethod 21 ofappendix A ofthis part,the instrnment evalnation procedures ofsection 4.4 ofMethod 21 ofappendix A ofthis part shall be nsed. (4)·Tbe calibration procedures provided in section 4.2 ofMefhod 21 ofappendix A ofthis part shall be followed immediately before conullencing a surface monitoring survey. (G)The provIsions of this snbpart apply at ail times,except during periods ofstart-up,shntdown,or malfunction,provided thatthe.duration ofstart-up;·shutdoWIl;·or malfunction shall not exceed 5 days for collection systems and shall not exceed 1 hour for treatment or control devices. f.Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f),40 CFR §60.756] i.Each owner or operator seeking to comply wifh §60.752(b)(2)(ii)(A)for an active gas collection system shall install a sampling port and a thermometer,other temperature measuring device)or an access port for temperature measurements at each wellhead and: (A)Measure tbe gange pressure in the gas collection header on a monthly basis as provided in 40 CFR §60.755(a)(3); (B)Monitor nitrogen or oxygen concentration in the landfill gas on a monthly basis as provided in 40 CFR §60.755(a)(5); (C)Monitor temperature of the landfill gas on a monthly basis as provided in §60.755(a)(5);and (D)Monitor surface concentrations ofmethane along the entire perimeter of the collection area (or site-specific established spacing)for each collection area on a quarterly basis. Page 9 II.The owner or operator shall calibrate,maintain,and operate according to the manufacture's recommendations the following equipment when using an open flare to comply with this Subpart: (A)A heat sensing device,such as an ultraviolet beam sensor or thermocouple,at the pilot light or the flame itselfto indicate the continuous presence ofa flame. (B)A device that records flow to or bypass ofthe flare.The owner or operator shall either: (1)Install,calibrate,and maintain a gas flow rate measuring device that shall record the flow to the control device at least every 15 minutes;or (2)Secure the bypass line valve in the closed position with a car-seal or a lock-and-key type configuration.A visuahnspection ofthe seal or closure mechanism shall be perfonned at least once every month to ensure that the valve is maintained in the closed position and that the gas flow is not diverted through the bypass line. 111.Each owner or operator seeking to install a collection system that does not meet the specifications in 40 CFR §60.759,or seeking to momtor alternative parameters to those required hy 40 CFR §60.753 through §60.756,shall provide information satisfactory to the EPA as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B)and (C)describing the design and operation of the collection system,the operating parameters that would indiCate proper performance,and appropriate monitoring procedures. g.Recordkeeping [40 CFR Part 60,§60.758] r.Except as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B).each owner or operator ofan MSW landfill subject to the provisions of §60.752(b)shall kcep for at least 5 years up-to-date,readily accessihle,on-site records oflbe design capacity report which triggered §60.752(b),the current amonnt ofsolid waste in-place, and the year-by-year waste acceptance rate.Off-site records may be maintained ifthey are retrievable within 4 hours.Either paper copy or electronic formats are acceptable. n.Except as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B),each owner or operator ofa controlled landfill shall keep up~to-date,readily accessible records for the life ofthe control equipment ofthe data listed below in this section as measured during the initial performance test or compliance determination.Records of subsequent tests or monitoring shall be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.Records of the control device vendor specifications shall be maintained until removal. (A)Where ail m\tner or operator subject to the provisions ofthis subpart seeks to demonstrate compliance with §60.752(b)(2)(ii): (1)The maximum expected gas generation flow rate as calculatcd in §60.755(a)(I).The owner or operator may use another method to detennine the maximum gas generation flow rate,if the method has been approved by the DAQ. (2)The density of wells,horizontal collectors,surface collectors,or other gas extraction devices determined using the procedures specified in §60.759(a)(l). (B)Where an owner or operator subject to the provisions ofthis subpart seeks to demonstrate compliance with §60.752(b)(2)(iii)(A)throngh use ofan open flare,the flare type (i.e.,steam" assisted,air-assisted,or nonassisted),all visible errrission readings,heat content determination, flow rate or bypass flow rate measurements,and exit velocity determinations made during the performance test as specified in §60.18;continuous records ofthe flare pilot flame or flare flame monitoring and records ofall periods ofoperations during which the pilot flame ofthe flare flame is absent. Page 10 (C)Except as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B),eacb owner or operator ofa controlled landfill subject to the provisions ofthis subpart shall keep for 5 years up-ta-date,readily accessible continuous records ofthe equipment operating parameters specified to be monitored in §60.756 as well as up-ta-date,readily accessible records for periods ofoperation during which the parameter boundaries established during the most recent performance test are exceeded. (D)Each owner or operator subject to the provisions ofthi5 subpart shall keep up-ta-date,readily accessible continuous records of the indication offlow to the control device or the indication ofbypass flow or records ofmonthly inspections ofcar-seals or lock-and-key configurations used to seal bypass lines,specified uuder §60.756. ,(E)Each owner or operator seeking to comply with the provisions ofthis subpart by use ofan open flare shall keep up-to-date,readily accessible continuous records of the flame or flare pilot Dame monitoring specified under §60.756(c),and up-ta-date,readily accessible records ofall periods ofoperation in which the flame or flare pilot flame is absent. (F)Except as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B),eacli owner or operator snbject to the provisions of this subpart shall keep for the life of the collection system an up-ta-date,readily accessible plot map showing each existing and planned collector in the system and providing a unique identification location label for each collector. (G)Each owner or operator subject to l11C provisions ofthis subpart shall keep up~to-date,readily accessible records ofthe installation date and location ofall newly installed collectors as specified under §60.755(b). (H)Each owner or operator subject to the provisions ofthis subpart shall keep readily accessible documelltationofthe nature,date of deposition,amount,and location of asbestos-containing or nondegradable waste excluded hom collection as provided in §60.759(a)(3)(i)as well as any nonproductive areas excluded from collection as provided in §60.759(a)(3)(ii). (I)Except as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B),eacli owner or operator subject to tlie provisions of this subpart shall keep for at least 5 years up-to-date,readily accessible records ofall collection and control system exceedances ofthe operational standards in §60.753,the reading in the subsequent month whether or not the second reading is an exceedance,and the location ofeach exceedance. li.Sllerifications of Actjye Collectjon Systems [40 CFR Part 60,§60.759] L Each owner or operator seeking to comply witli §60.752(b)(2)(i)sliall site active collection wells, horizontal collectors,surface collectors,or other extraction devices at a sufficient density throughout all gas producing areas using the following procedures unless alternative procedures have been approved by the Division ofAir Qnality as provided in §60.752(b)(2)(i)(C)and (D). .(A)l'he collection devices within the interior and along the perimeter areas shall be certified to achieve comprehensive control of surface gas emissions by a professional engineer,who is registeredin the State ofNorth Carolina.The following issues shall be addressed in the design plan:depths ofrefuse,refuse gas generatiO!l rates and now characteristics,cover properties, gas system expandabihty,leachate and condensate management)accessibility,compatibility with filling operations,integration with closure end use,air intrusion control,corrosion resistance,fiU settlement,and resistance to the refuse decomposition heat. (B)Tlie sufficient density ofgas collection devices determined above in this section sliall address landfill gas migration issues and augmentation ofthe collection system through the use of active or passive systems at the landfill perimeter or exterior. Page 11 (C)The placement ofgas collection devices determined above in this section shall control all gas producing areas,except as provided below: (1)Any segregated area of asbestos or nondegradable material may be excluded from collection ifdocumented as provided under §60.758(d).The documentation shall provide the nature,date ofdeposition,location and amount ofasbestos or nondegradable material deposited in the area.Ifany area ofthe landfill qualifies for exclusion under §60.758(d),the Permittee shall provide tlie stipulated data as a request for approval to the DAQ Regional Office. (2)Any nonproductive area of the landfill may be excluded from control,provided that the total ofan excluded areas can be shown to contribute less than 1 percent ofthe total amount ofNMOC emissions from the landfilL The amount location,and age of the material shall be doculncnted and provided to the Division ofAir Quality upon request. A separate NMOC emissions estimate shall be made for each section proposed for exclusion,and the sum ofall such sections shall be compared to the NIvfOC emissions estimate for the entire-landfilL If any area of the landfill qualifies for exclusion under §60.759(3)(ii),the Permittee shall provide the stipulated data by letter as a request for approval to the DAQ Regional Office. 1.Site Specific Heqnjrements A.Operate the collection system with an acc.eptable pressure limit of5 inches ofwater column at each wellhead in areas that have a geomembrane cover in accordance with 40 CPR 60.753(b)(2). B.The collection oflandfill gas from the leachate system using leachate risers and leachate sump extraction to contTol odor and surface emissions that are tied into the gas collec.tion and control system,are exempt from the pressure,temperatm:e,nitJ:ogen,and/or oxygen exceedance limits ofSubpartWWW as long as they are not collecting gas from an area,cell,Or group ofcells in which the initial solid waste has been in place for a period oftlve years or more (ifactive),or two years or more (ifclosed or at final grade). Ifthe collection oflandfill gas from the leachate system using leachate risers and leachate sump extraction is from an area or cell in which the initial solid waste has been in place for a period offive years or more (ifactive),or two years or more (ifclosed or at final grade),the temperature,pressure,nitrogen and/or oxygen shall not exceed the limits of Subpart W-WV\T, except the oxygen limit shall be less than or equal to 20 percent,as long as subsurtace oxidation and the killing of the methanogens does not occur. C.The Vvhite Street Landfill is allowed to use an on-site multi-gas analyzer,in lieu ofa laboratory method,for detelmining the oxygen content ofthe landfill gas at interior wellheads and monitoring points,when applicable.The site shall use a portable meter,such as a GEM- 500,GEtvI-2000,or equivalent,calibrated to the manufacturer's specifications in accordance with a prior EPA approval letter to Mr.Jim Walsh ofSCS Engineers,dated May 14,2001. D.The landfill is allowed to exclude dangerous areas with slopes steeper than 4:1 from surface ell'issions monitoring requirements in accordance with 40 CFR §60.653(d).'Visual observations should be made to locate areas that indicate elevated concentrations ofmethane, such as distressed vegetation,cracks or seeps in the covers. E.40 CFR §60.752(b)(2)(i)(B)allows for the exclusion ofsorface monitoring in "dangerous areas"ofthe landfill site.This facility is allowed to exclude the monthly readings (pressure, nitrogen or oxygen content,and temperature)at wellheads on new or existing vertical gas extraction wells that have been niised and placed in active areas as long as the wen heads can not be safely reached by the tec1mician.Ifthe facility can notbring the waste height up to the new grade and re-attach the wen within a reasonable time (four months),then modifications to the lateral/wellhead shall be cut back down and re-attached to begin the required monitoring. F.White Stteet landfill is allowed to usc EPA Method 3C in place ofEPA Method 18 and ASTM 1946 to determine landfill gas components for calculating net heating valne under 40 CFR 60.18(c)(3). ~Cl 11tH VOOJV ~VU Page 12 J.Well Closure [40 CFR Part 60,§60 Ifany gas collection well qnalifies for exclusion uuder §60.753(b)(3)as a decommissioned well,the Pem1ittee shall provide adequate documentation and data to justify well closure,This information shall be provided by letter to the DAQ Regional Office as a request for approval. k.Reporting [40 CFR Part 60,§60.757] (A)Each owner or operator seeking to comply with §60.752(b)(2)using an active collection system designed in accordance with §60.752(b)(2)(ii)sball submit to the Division ofAir Qnality anoual reports ofthe recorded information listed below in this section. (I)Value and length oftime for exceedance ofapplicable parameters monitored under 40 CFR §60.756(a),(b),(c),and (d). (2)Description and duration ofall periods when the gas stream is diverted from the control device through a bypass line or the indication ofbypass How as specified in 40 CPR §60.756. (3)Description and duration ofall periods when the control device was not operating for a period exceeding one hour and length oftime t~1e control device was not operating. (4)All periods when the collection system was not operating in excess of 5 days. (5)The location ofeach exceedance ofthe 500 parts per million methane concentration and the concentration recorded at each location for which an exceedance was recorded in the previous month. (6)The date ofinstallation and the location of each well or collection system expansion added in accordance with 40 CFR §60.755(a)(3),(b),and (c)(4). (7)Summary ofall DAQ approved well closures that have been decommissioned in accordance with wells §60.753(b)(3). (8)Summary ofall DAQ approved nonprodnctive areas ofthe landfill in accordance with §60.759(a)(3)(ii). (E)The initial anoual report shall be submitted within 180 days ofthe installation and start-up ofthe collection and control system,and shall include the initial performance test report required under 40 CFR §60.8. (C)The Pennittee shall submit a summary report ofmonitoring and recordkeeping activities by January 30 ofeach calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 of each calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January and June. All instances ofdeviations from the requirements ofthis permit must be clearly identified. 2.15A NCAC 2D .0516:SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES a.Emissions of sulfur dioxide from flares (CD-I and CD-3)shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input.Sulfur dioxide fonned by the combustion of sulfur in fuels,wastes,ores,and other substances shall be included when detemIining compliance with this standard. Testing [15A NCAC 2D .0501(e)(4)] b.If testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0501(c)(4)and General Condition JJ located in Section 3 ofthe PemIit.If the results ofthis test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.2.a.above,the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516. MonitoringlReconlkeepinglReporting [15A NCAC 2Q.0508 (1)] c.No monitoring,recordkeeping,or reporting is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from the firing of landfill gas in any flare (CD-lor CD-3). Page 13 3.15A NCAC 2D .0521:CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS a.Visihle emissions from flares (CD-lor CD-3)shall not be more than 20 percent opacity each when averaged over a six-minute period.However,six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not more than once in any hour and not more than four times in any 24-hour period.In no event shall the six-minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.[15A NCAC 2D .0521 (d)] Testing [15A NCAC 2D .0501(c)(8)] b.Ifemissions testing is required,the testing shall be performed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D 0501(c)(8) and General Condition JJ located in Section 3 ofthe Pemnt.Ifthe results ofthis test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 A.3.a.above,the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0521. MonitoringlRecordkl'epinglReporting [lSA NCAC 2Q .0508(!)] c.No monitoring,recordkeeping,or reporting is required for visible emissions from the firing of landfill gas in the candle stick-type flares (CD-lor CD-3). 4.15A NCAC 2D .1111,40 CFR Part 63,Subpart AAAA:National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollntants,Municipal Solid Waste Landlllls a.The landfill (ID Nos.ES-I,ES-2,and ES-3)sball comply with all requirements of 15A NCAC 2D .1111 "Maximum Achievable Control Technology"and 40 CFR Part 63,Subpart AAAA "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutaut,Mnnicipal Solid Waste Landfills"[40 CFR.§63.1935J Monitoring [40 CFR Part 63,§63.1955 and §63.1960] b.Compliance.with this Subpart (AAAA)is determined in accordance with the New Source PerfODnance Subpart WWW,including performance testing,monitoring ofthe collection system,continuous parameter monitor,and other credible evidence.Inaddition,continuous parameter monitoring data,collected under 40 CFR §60.756(c)(1)and (d)ofSubpart WWW,are used to demonstrate compliance with the operating conditions for control systems. The Permittee must develop and implement a "{ritten Start-UplShutdownfMalfunction (SSM)plan according to the provision in 40 CFR 63.6(e)(3).A copy ofthe SSM shall be maintained on site. Deviation means any instance in which an affected source subject to this subpart,or an owner or operator of such a source: l.fails to meet any requirement or obligation established by this subpart,including,but not limited to,any emissions limitation (including any operating limit)or work practice standard; ii.fails to meet any term or condition that is adopted to implement an applicable requirement in this subpart and that is included in the operatingpermitfor any affected source required to obtain such a permit; 111.fails to meet any emission limitation,(including any operating limit),or work practice standard in this subpart during SSM,regardless ofwhether-or not such failure is penIlltted by this subpart;or IV.fails to write,develop,implement,or maintain a copy ofthe SS'M plan. Ifa deviation occurs,the Permitteehas failed to meet the conh'ol device operating conditions described in this subpart and have deviated from the requirements ofthis subpart RecordkeepinglReporting Requirements [40 CFR Part 63,§63.l980] c.Keep records and reports as specified in the general provisions of40 CFRPart 60,and in Subpart WWW, except the annnal report described in 40 CFR §60.757(!)shall be submitted every 6 months. Ifactions taken during a startup,shutdown,and malfunction plan are consistent with the procedures in the startup,shutdown,and malfunction plan,this information shall be included in a semi-annual startup,shutdown, and malfunction plan report.Any time an action taken during a startup,shutdown and malfunction plan is not consistent with the startup,shutdown and malfunction plan,the source shall report actions taken within 2 working days after connnencing such action,followed by a letter 7 days after the event J.....u ..~UUU-.1V ..\'" Pa~e 14 B.Diesel fired horizontal grinder (1,000 HP 1D No.ES-4) The follo\\'ing table nrovides a summarv oflimits and standards for the emission source(s)described above:Re~nlated PolI~tant ~Li!nit;jst';;d~~dS _JApplicahle Regulation ~_=-=_J PM E ~4.10 x P 007 I 15A NCA,~<::~2,"D",-".0",,5,",I",,5 -j Sulfur dioxide 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input 15A NCAC 2D .0516~__.c._.__~-'-__~_~__ Visible emissions 20 percent opacity 15A NCAC 2D .0521 1.15A NCAC 2D .0515:PARTICULATES FROM MISCELLAt'lEOUS INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES a.Emissions ofparticulate matter from this source shallllot exceed an allowable emission rate as calculated by the following equation:[15A NCAC 2D .0515(a)] Where E =,allowable emission rate in pounds per hour P =:process weight in tons per hour Liquid and gaseous fuels and combustion air-are nat considered as part ofthe process weight. Thsling [15A NCAC 2D .0501 (c)(3)] b.Ifemissions testing is required,the testing shall be perfOlmed in accordance with General Condition J1 Ifthe results ofthis test are above the limit given in Sectiorr2:I B;1.a.above,the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0515~ MOnitoringlRecordkeeping [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] c.The Pemlittee shall maintain production records whiCh specify the types ofmaterials processed and shall make these records available toa DAQ authorized represe~tative upon'request.The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with l5A NCAC2D .0515 ifthe production records are not maintained or the types of materials and finishes are not monitored. Reporting [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)] d.The Permittee shall submit a sUlTImaIY report ofmonitoring and recordkeeping activities postmarked on or before January 30 ofeach calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 ofeach calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January and June.All instances of deviations from the requirements ofthis permit must be clearly identified. 2.15A NCAC 2D .0516:SULFUR DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION SOURCES a.Ernissions ofsulfur dioxide from this source shall not exceed 2.3 pounds per million Btu heat input.Sulfur dioxide formed by the combustion ofsulfur infuels,wastes,ores,arid other substances shall be included when determining compliance with this standard.[15A NCAC 2D :0516] Testing [15A NCAC 2D .0501(c)(4)J b.Ifemissions testing is required,the testing shall he perfonned in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .0501 (c)(4) and General Condition JJ found in Section3.Ifthe results ofthis test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.2.a.above,the Pennittee shall he deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 2D .0516. MonitoringlRcmrdkeeping [15A NCAC2Q .0508(f)] c.No monitoring or recordkeeping is required for sulfur dioxide emissions from grinder (ES-4). 3.15A NCAC 2D .0521:CONTROL OF VISIBLE EMISSIONS 3.Visible emissions from grinder (ES-4)shall not be morc than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six- minute period.However,six-minute averaging periods may exceed 20 percent not more than once in any hour andnot more than four times in any 24~hour period.In no event shall the six~minute average exceed 87 percent opacity.[15A NCAC 02D .0521 (d)] Iesting [15A NCAC 2D0501(c)(8)] b.[femissions testing is required,the testing shall be perfonned in accordance with l5A NCAC 02D .2601 and General Condition n.If the results of this test are above the limit given in Section 2.1 B.3.a.(ES-4)above, the Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with [5A NCAC 02D .0521. Monitoring [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] c.To assure compliance,once a day the PC1111ittee shaH observe the emission points ofthis source for any visible emissions above normal.The daily observation mLlst be illude for each day ofthe calendar year period to ensure compliance with this requirement.The Pennittee shall be allowed three (3)days ofabsent observations per semi-annual period.Ifvisible emissions from this source are observed to be above nonnal,the Permittee shall either: 1.take appropriate action to correct the above-normal emissions as soon as practicable and within the monitoring period and record the action taken as provided in the recordkeeping requirements below,or 11.demonstrate that the percent opacity from the emission poi11t5 ofthe emission source in accordance with 15A NCAC 02D .2601 (Method 9)for 12 minutes is below the limit given in Section 2.1 B.3.a.above. Ifthe above-nonnal emissions are not corrected per (1)above or ifthe demonstration in (ii)above cannot be made,the Pennittee shall be deeined to be in noncompliance with l5A NCAC 02D .0521. Recordkeepjng [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)] d.The results ofthe monitoring shall be maintained in a logbook (written or electronic format)on-site and made available to an authorized representative upon request.The logbook shaH record the following: 1.the date and time ofeach recorded action; 11.the results ofeach observation and/o[test noting those sources with emissions that were observed to be in noncompliance along with any cortective actions taken to reduce visible emissions;and 111.the results ofany corrective actions perfoITaed. The Permittee shall be deemed in noncompliance with 15A NCAC 02D .0521 if these records are not maintained Reporting [15A NCAC 02Q .0508(1)] e.The Pennittee shall submit a summary report ofthe observations postmarked on or before January 30 ofeach calendar year for the preceding six-month period between July and December and July 30 ofeach calendar year for the preceding six-month period between January and June.All instances ofdeviations from the requirements ofthis permit mustbe clearly identified; -".....HU.UUUJU -"uV STATE-ONLY REQUIREMENT 4.15A NCAC 2Q .0705 "Existing Facilities And SIC Calls", 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control OfToxic Air Pollntants" Toxic Air Pollntant Emissions Limitation And Reqnirements -Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0705 and in accordance with the approved application for an air toxic compliance demonstration,the following pennit limits shaUnot be exceeded in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .1100: Emission Sources Toxic Air Pollutants Emission Limits - ES-l,ES-2,and ES-3 Acrvlonitrile 370 Ibs ner vear (Municipal solid waste landfill)Benzene 212 Ibs Der vear ~lh::Qrogen sulfide -3.841bs Der day L Methvl mercaptan 0.015 lbs per hour - Vinvl chloride ~sperYcar STAT~~-ONLY REQUIREMENT 5.15A NCAC 2Q .0705:Existing Facilities and SIC Calls 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 "Emission Rates Reqniring A Permit" TOXIC AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS LIMITATION REQUIREMENT -Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0705. the White Street Landfill (ID Nos.ES-I,2 and 3),shall be operated and maintained in such a manner that emissions of any listed toxic air pollutants from the facility,including fugitive emissions,will not exceed t~e "Emission Rates Requiring A Permit"specified in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711.In accordance with the approved application,the Permittee shall maintain records ofoperational information demonstrati.ng that the toxic air pollutant emissions do not exceed the ernissiouratesas lIsted below:Iii the i5fthesethi'esh61ds 15A NCAC 2D.1100 shall be demonstrated. a.As ofSeptember 26,2005,emissions oftoxie air pollutants have been demonstrated on a facility-wide basis (excluding those sources exempt under 15A NCAC 2Q .0702 "Exemptions")that each ofthe toxic air pollutants (TAPs)emitted from all sources at the facility are either below its respective toxic permit emission rates (TPER)listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 -"Emission Rates Requiring a Permit"or the TAPs are in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D .1100 llControl ofToxic Air Pollutants!!as described elsewhere in this pennit. b.The facility shall be operated and maintained in such a manner that any nc\v,existing or increased actual emissions ofany TAP listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 or in this permit from all sources at the facility (excluding those sources exempt nnder 151.NCAC 2Q .0702 "Exemptions"),including fugitive emissions and emission sources not otherwise required"to have a pennit,will not exceed it"respective TPER listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711 without first obtaining an air pertnit to construct or operate. c.PRIOR to exceeding any ofthe TPERs listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711,the Permittee shall be responsible f(lr obtaining an air pemllt to emit TAPs and for demonstratitlg compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2D .1100 "Control ofToxic Air Pollutants". d.The Permittee shall maintain at the facility records ofoperational information sufficient for demonstrating to the Division ofAir Qnality staffthat actnal TAPs are less than the rate listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0711. c.The TPER table listed below is provided is 0 assist the Permittee in detennining when an air pennit is required. .I.11;;1 11111 UOO,JV J.VU Page 17 Threshold Ilbslhr) .l t:l HUl UOOJU.l UU Page 18 SECTION 3 -GENERAL CONDITIONS (version 2.22.1) This section describes terms and conditions applicable to this Title V facility. A.Gem'raJ Proyisjons [NCGS 143-215 and 15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(16)] 1.Terms not otherwise detined in this pennit shall have the meaning assigned to such terms as defined in 15A NCAC 2D and 2Q. 2.The tenns,conditions,requirements,limitations,and restrictions set forth in this permit are binding and enforceable pursuant to NCGS 143-215.114A and 143-215.114B,including assessment ofcivil and/or criminal penalties.Any unauthorized deviation from the conditions ofthis permit may constitute grounds for revocation and/or enforcement action by the DAQ. 3.This pem1it is not a waiver oforapproval ofany otller Depmtment permits that may be required for other aspects of the facility which are not addressed in this permit. 4.This pem1it does not relieve the Pennittee from liability for hannor injury to human health or welfare,animal or plant life,or property caused by the construction or operation oHhis permitted t1cility,or from penalties therefore,nor does it anow thePennittee to cause pollution in contravention ofstate laws orrules"Lmless specifically authorized by an order from the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. S.Except as identified as state-only requirements in this pem1it,all telTIlS and conditions contained herein shall be enforceable bythe DAQ,the EPA,and citizens ofthe United States as defined in the Federal Clean Air Act. 6.Any stationary source ofair pollution shall not be operated,maintained,or modified without the appropriate and valid permits issued by the DAQ,LIDless the source is exempted by rule.The DAQ may issue a permit only after it receives reasonable assurance that the installationwill not cause air pollution in violation ofany ofthe applicable requirements. A permitted installation may only be operated,maintained,constructed,expanded,or modified in a manner that is consistent with the terms ofthis permit. 13..P.ermit Availability [ISA NCAC 2Q0507(k)and .0508(i)(9)(B)] The Permittee shaH have available at the facility a copyofthis permit and shall retain forthe duration ofthe pennit tenn dneCbii1plete copy-of the'application'-a:iidahy iiiforroofioifsllbmittcifHi support onhe ap~lliC8.tlonpacka:ge.'erhe perrnit application ~~hal1 be ma'de available to an authorized representative ofDepartment ofEnviron:..tl1ent and Natural Resources uponrequest. C.Seyerability C1anse [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(2)] In the event ofan administrative challenge to a fmal and binding permit in which a condition is held to be invalid,the provisions in this permitare severable so that all requirements contained in the penTut,except those held t~)be invalid,shall remain valid and must be complied with. D.Submissions [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(e)and 2Q .0508(i)(16)] Except as otherwise specified herein,two copies ofall documents,reports,test data,monitoring data,notifications,request for renewal,and any other infonnation required by this pemnt shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office.Refer to the Regional Office address on the coverpage ofthis permit.For continuous emis,sions monitoring systems (CE~:IS) repOlts,continuous opacity monitoring systems (CaMS)reports,quality assurance (QAJlquality control (QC)reports,acid rain CEM certification reports,and NOx budget CErvI certification reports,one copy shaH be sent to the appropriate Regional Office and one copy shall be sent to: Supervisor,Stmionary Source Compliance NOlth Carolina Division ofAir Quality 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1641 E.Duty to Comply [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(2)] The Pen11ittee shall comply with all telms,conditions,requirements,limitations and restrictions set fm1h in this permit. Noncompliance with any pennit condition except conditions identified as state-only requirements constitutes a violation of the Federal Clean Air Act.Noncompliance with any permit condition is grounds for enforcement action,for pennit termination,revocation and reissuance,or modification,or for denial ofa permit renewal application. Yermtt mSl'i..5UTUb Page 19 F.Circumvention -STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY The facility shall be properly operated and maintained at all times in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air pollution.Unless otherwise specified by this permit,no emission source may be operated without the concunent operation of its associated air pollution control device(s)and appurtenances. G.permitModifjcations 1.Administrative Pennit Amendments [15A NCAC 2Q .0514] The Permittee shall submit an application for an administrative pennit amendment in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0514. 2.Transfer in Ownership or Operation and Application Submittal Content [15A NCAC 2Q .0524 and 2Q .0505] The Penmttee shall submit an application for an ownership change in accordance with l5A NCAC 2Q.0524 and 2Q .0505. 3.Minor Pennit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q .0515] .The Pennittee shall subrnit an applicationfor a,minor permit modification in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q :0515. 4.Significant Pemlit Modifications [15A NCAC 2Q .0516] .-The Permittee shall submit an application for a significant pennit modification inaccordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0516. 5.Reopening for Cause [15A NCAC 2Q .0517] The Permittee shall submit an applicationfor reopening for cause in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0517.. H.Changes NQtRequjrjog PermjtModiticatjollS 1.Reporting Requirements Any ofthe following that would result in new or increased emissions from the emission source(s)listed in Section 1 must be reported to the Regional Supervisor,DAQ: a.changes in the information submitted in the application; b.changes that modify equipll1ent or processes;Of c.changes in the quantity or quality ofmaterials processed. Ifappropriate,modifications to the permit maythen be made by the DAQ to reflect any necessary changes in the permit conditions.Inno case are any new or increased emissions allowed that will cause a violation ofthe en:ilssio:n limitations specified herein. 2.Section 502(h)(10)Changes [l5A NCAC 2Q .0523(a)] a."Section S02(b)(10)changes"means changes that contravene an express pelmit tennor condition.Such changes do not include changes that would violate applicable requirements or contravene federally enforceable permit terms and conditions that are monitoring (including test methods),recordkeeping,reporting,or compliance certification requirements. o.The,Pemuttee may make Section 502(b)(10)changes without having the permit revised if: 1.the changes are not a modificationunder Title I ofthe Federal Clean Air Act; 11.the changes do not cause the allowable emissions under the permit to be exceeded; 111.the Permittee notifies the Director and EPA with 'written notification at least seven days hefore the change is made;and lV.the Permittee shall attach the notice to the relevant permit. c.The written notification shall include: 1.a description ofthe change; 11.the date on which the change will occur; lll.any change in emissions;and IV.any pennit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result ofthe change. d.Section 502(b)(10)changes shall be made in the pennit the next time that the pemrit is revised or renewed, whichever comes first. 3.OffPennit Changes [15A NCAC 2Q .0523(b)] The Pelmittee may make changes in the operation or emissions without revising the pennit if: a.the change affects only insignificant activities and the activities remain insignificant after the change;or b.the change is not covered under any applicable requirement. rermIt U~:-S,jUTUb Page 20 4.Emissions Trading [ISA NCAC 2Q .OS23(c)J To the extent that emissions trading is allowed under 15A NCAC 2D,including subsequently adopted 1111ximum achievable control technology standards,emissions trading shall be allowed withoutpermit revision pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .OS23(c). LA.Reportjng Requjrements for Excess EmjssjoDs and permit Deviatioris [ISA NCAC 2D .0535(1)and 2Q .0508(1)(2)] ~cess Emjssiem.s.:.:-means an emission rate that exceeds any applicable emission limitation or standard allowed byany rule in Sections .0500,.0900,.1200,or .1400 ofSubchapter 2D;or by a pennit condition;or that exceeds an emission limit established in a peimit issued under ISA NCAC 2Q .0700.(Note:Definitions ofexcess emissions under 2D .1110 and 2D .1111 shallapply where defined by rule) ~Ocviations"-for the purposes ofthi5 condition,any action or condition 110t in accordance with the terms and conditions of this perrnit including those attributable to upset conditions as well as excess emissions as defined above lasting less than four hours. Excess Emissions 1.Ifa source is required to report excess emissions lmder NSPS (ISA NCAC 2D .0524),NESHAPS (ISA NCAC 2D .1110 or .1111),or the operating permit provides for periodic (e.g.,quarterly)reporting ofexcess emissions,reporting shall be perfonned as prescribed therein. 2.Ifthe source is not subJcctto NSPS (ISA NCAC 2D .0524),NESHAPS (lSA NCAC 2D .1110 or .11 i1),ortllese rules do NOT define "excess emissions,!!the Permittee shall repOli excess emissions in accordance with 15ANCAC 2D .0535 as follows: a.Pursuant to 15A NCA.C 2D .0535,ifexcess emissions last for more than four hours resulting ii'om a malfunction, a breakdown ofprocess or control equipment,or any other abnormal condition,the ovvner or operator shall: 1.notify the Regional Supervisor or Director ofany such occurrence by9:00 a.m.Eastem Time ofthe Division's nexthusiness d.ay ofbecoming aware ofihe OCClllTe11ce arid provide: (4'name and location ofthe facility; '"nature and cause ofthe malfwlction orbreakdown; ~time when the malfunction or breakdown is first observed; 4)expected duration;and (fI estimated rate ofemissions; n.notify the Regional Supervisor or Director immediately when corrective measures have been accomplished; aue! 111.submit to the Regional SupervisororDirector within 15 days a written repOli as describedin 15ANCAC 2D .0535(1)(3). P.;;:r.mitDeviatjons C'.Pursuant to lSA NCAC 2Q .0508(1)(2),the Pennittee shall report deviations fi-om permit requirements (terms and conditions)as follows: Q.Notify the Regional Supervisor or Director ofall other deviations from pennit requirements not covered tmder lSANCAC 2D .0535 quarterly.A written report to the Regional Supervisor shall include the probable cause of such deviation and any cOlTective actions or preventative actions taken.The responsible official shall cCliif)'all devlations frompenl1it requirements. I.B.u.tb.£r·"Reqnirements under 15A NCAC 2D O~1~ The Permittee shall comply with all other applicable requirements contained in lSA NCAC 2D .0535,including ISA NCAC 2D .OS3S(c)as follows: L Any excess emissions that do not occur duringstart-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation ofthe appropriate rule unless the oVv'ner or operator ofthe sources demonstrates to the Director,that the excess emissions are 3.result ofa malfimction.The Director shall consider,along -with any other pertinent lllformation,the criteria contained in ISA NCAC 2D .OS3S(c)(I)through (7). 2.15A NCAC 2D .053S(g).Excess emissions during start-up and shut-down shall be considered a violation ofthe appropriate rule ifthe owner or operator cannot demonstrate that excess emissions are unavoidable. l'erml1 UHHJUTU6 Paee 21 J.Emergency Provisions [40 CFR 70.6(g)] The Pennittee shall be subject to the following provisions with respect to emergencies: 1.An emergency means any situation arising from sudden and reasonably llllforeseeable events beyond the control ofthe facility,including acts ofGod,which situation requires immediate corrective action to restore normal operation,and that causes the facility to exceed a technology-based emission limitationunder the pelnllt,due to unavoidable increases in emissions attributable to the emergency.An emergency shall not include noncompliance to the extent caused by improperly designed equipment,lack ofpreventive maintenance,careless or improper operation,or operator error. 2'.An emergency constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology-based emission limitations ifthe conditions specified in 3.below are met. 3.The affinnative defense ofemergency shall be demonstrated through properly signed contemporaneous operating logs or other relevaIit evidence that include infonnation as follows: a.an emergentyoccurredand the Permittee can identify the cause(s)ofthe emergency; b.the pelmitted facility was at the time being properly operated; c.during the period ofthe emergency thePennittee took all reasonable steps to minimize levels ofemissions that exceeded the standards or other requirements in the pennit;and d.the Pennittee submitted notice ofthe emergency to the DAQ within t\vo working days ofthe time when emission limitations were exceeded due to the emergency.This notice must contain a description ofthe emergency,steps takcn to.mitigate emissions,and corrective actions taken. 4.In any enforcementproceeding,the Pemlittee seeking to establish the occurrence ofan emergency has the burden of proof. 5.This provision is in addition to any emergency or upset provision contained in any applicable requirement specified elsewhere herein. K.Permit Renew'l [l5A NCAC 2Q .0508(c)and 2Q .0513(b)] This permit is issued for a fixed term offive years for facilities subject toTitle IV requirements and for a term'not to exceed five years in the case ofall otherfacilities.This permit shall expire at the end ofits tenn.Permit expiration terminates the facility's right to operate unless a complete renewal application is submitted at least nine months befbre the date ofpennit expiration.lftbe Pennittee or applicant has complied with 15A NCAC 2Q .0512(b)(1),this permit sliail not expire until the renewal pennit has been issued or denied.All terms and conditions ofthis perrnit shaH remain in etTect until therene'AlaI pen-nit has been issued or denied. L.rsJ:j;!l to HallQr flednee AcHyity Not a Defense [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)(4)] Itsh,aJl not be a dcfcl1$c.foraPennitteeinanenforcel1lentactiollthatitwouldhavebeennecessarytohalLorreducethe pennitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions oftllis peffilit. M.llJJ.tyJ;ll.fi.nyide lnformatiolllsnhmittal ofinformation)[15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(9)] 1:'The Permittee shall furnish totheDAQ,in a timely manner,any reasonable infonnation that the Director mayrequest in.l:Yritiu.g to cletennine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or terminating the permit or.to detetmine compliance with the permit. 2.Tlie Permittee shall furnish the DAQ copies ofrecords required to be kept by the penni!when such copies are requested by the Director.For infonnation claimed to be confidential,the Pemrittee may furnish such records directly to the EPA upon request along with a claim ofconfidentiality. N.Dnty tll Snpplement [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(f)] The Pelmittee,upon becoming aware that any relevant facts were omitted or incolTect information was submitted in the pemlit application,shall promptly submit such supplementary facts or corrected information to the DAQ.The Permittee shall also provide additional information as necessary to address any requirement that becomes applicable to the facility after the date a complete permit application was submitted but prior to the release ofthe draft pennit. o.[Mention of Records [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(f)and 2Q .0508 (1)] The Permittee shallretain records ofall required monitoring data and supporting infonnation for a period ofat least five years from the date ofthe monitoring sample,measurement,report,or application.Supporting information includes all calibration and maintenance records and an original strip-chart recordings for continuous monitoring infonnation,and copies ofall rcpOlts required by the permit.These records shall be maintained in a fonn suitable and readily available for expeditious inspection and review.Any records required by the conditions ofthis pennit shall be kept on site and made available to DAQ personnel for inspection upon request. Permit 08830T06 Page 22 P Compliance Certjfie.finn [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(n)] The Permittee shall submit to the DAQ and the EPA (Air and EPCRA Enforcement Branch,EPA,Region 4,61 Forsyth Street,Atlanta,GA 30303)postmarked on or before March I a comphance certification (for the preceding calendar year) bya responsible official with all federally-enforceable terms and conditions inthe pClmit,including emissions limitations, standards,or work practices.It shall be the responsibility ofthe current owner to submit a compliance certification for the entire year regardless ofwho ovvued the facility during the year.The compliance certification shall comply with additional requirements as may be specified under Sections 114(a)(3)or 504(b)ofthe Federal Clean Air Act.The compliance certification shall specify: 1.the identification ofeach tenn or condition ofthe pennit that is the basis ofthe certification; 2.the compliance status (with the tcnl1S and conditions ofthe pennit for the period covered by the cCltification); 3.whether compliance was continuous or intennittent;and 4.the methodes)used for detennining the compliance status ofthe source during the certification period. Q.Cerfillcation by Responsible Qftjcja![15A NCAC 2Q .0520j A responsible officialshall certifythe truth,accuracy,and completeness ofany application fonn,report,or compliance certification required by this pelmit All certifications shall state that based on information and beliefformed after reasonable inquiry;the statements and infonnation in the document are true,accurate,and complete. R.Penni!Shield fur Applicable Requirements [15A NCAC 2Q .0512] 1.Compliance with the tenns and conditions ofthis pennit shall be deemed compliance with applicable requirements, where such applicable requirements are included and specifically identified in the pennit as ofthe date ofpeInllt Issuance. 2.A pennit shield shall not alter or affect: a.the power ofthe Commission,Secretary oftbe Department,or Governor under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(12),or EPA under Section 303 ofthe Federal Clean Air Act; h~the"liabihtyofanowner or operator'ofa facility for anyviolation'of'applicablerequiteihe,iltsprlOr'to'tJle'effectiVe date ofthe permit or at thetime ofpermit issuance: c.theappbcable requirements under Title IV;or d.the ability ofthe DirectoLor the EPA under Section 114 ofllie Federal Clean Air Act to obtain infoDl13Jionto detennine'compliance ufthe facility with its,pennit 3.Apermit shield does not apply to any change made at a facility that does notrequire a permit or permit revision made WIder 15A NCAC 2Q .0523. 4.Apennitshield does not extend tominorpenT'itmodiJications made under 15A NCAC 2Q .0515. S.Ie.tminatjoD,Modification,and Re\,Orafjou offhe Ji'rrmjt elSANCAC 2Q .0519] The Director may terminate,modify,or revoke and reissue this permit if: L the illfon11ation containedilltheapplicati011"or presented,,in suppOlithereofis determined to be'incorrect; 2.the condition:;-under which the permit orpennit renewal was granted have changed; 3.violations ofconditions contained in the pennit have occurred; 4.the EPA requests that the pennit be revoked nnder 40 CFR 70.7(g)or 70.8(d);or 5.the Directorfmds that termination,modification,or revocation andreissuance ofthe permit is necessary to carry out the purpose ofNCGS Cllapter 143,Article 2IB. T.Insigniti!'llJ!f Activities [15A NCAC 2Q .0503j Because an emission source or activity is insignificant does not mean that the emission source or activity is exempted from any applicable requirement or thatthe owner or operator ofthe source is exempted from demonstrating compliance vvith any applicable requirement.The Pennittee shall have available at the facility at all times and made available to an authorized representative upon request,docwnentation,including calculations,ifnecessalY,to demonstrate that an einission source or activity is insignificant. U.property Rights [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(8)] This pe1111it does not convey any property rights in eitherreal or personal property or any exclusive privileges. Permit 08830T06 Page 23 v.InspecHnn and Entry [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(1)and NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2)] 1.Upon presentation ofcredentials and other documents as may be required by law,the Permittee shall allow the DAQ, or an authorized representative,to perform the follovving: a.entcr the Permittee1s premises where the pennitted facility is located or emissions-related activity is conducted,or where records are kept under the conditions ofthe permit; b.have access to and copy,at reasonable times,any records that are required to be kept under the conditions ofthe permit; c.inspect at reasonable times and using reasonable safety practices any source,equipment (including monitoring and air pollution control equipment),practices,or operations regulated or required under the permit;and d.sample or monitor substances or parameters,using reasonable safety practices,for the purpose of assuring compliance with the pennit or applicable requirements atreasonable times. Nothing in this condition shall limit the ability ofthe EPA to inspect orenter the premises ofthe Permittee under Section 114 or other provisions ofthe Federal Clean Air Act. 2.No personshall refuse entry or access to any authorizedrepresentative ofthe DAQ who requests entry for purposes of inspection,and who presents appropriate credentials,nor shallany person obstruct,hamper,or interfere with any such authorized representative 'Nhile inthe process ofcarrying out his official duties.Refusal ofentry or access may constitute grounds for pennit revocation and assessment ofcivil penalties. w.Aum",1 Fee payment [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(10)] I.The Permittee shall pay all fees in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0200. 2.Payment offees may be bycheck or money order made payable to the N.C.Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources.Annual pennit fee payments shall refer to the permit number. 3.If,within 30 days after being billed,the Pelmittee fails to pay an annual fee,the Director may initiate action to terminate the permitunder 15A NCAC 2Q .0519. X.AIlU1m!EmjssjnnJDven~eqJ!jrements [15A NCAC 2Q .0207J The Permittee shall report by June 30 of each year the actual emissions ofeach air pollutant listed in 15A NCAC 2Q .0207(a)from each emission somce within the facility during the previous calendar year.The report shall be in or on such form as'may be established by the Director.The accuracy ofthe report shall be certified by a responsible official ofthe facility. y,Confjclen.tiJllln.furma [15A NCAC 2Q .0107 and 2Q.0508(i)(9)] Wheneverthe Permittee submits intDnnation under a claim ofconfidentiality pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0107,the Pennittee may also snbrnit a copy ofall such infolmation and clairn directlyto the EPA upon request.All requests for confidentiality must he in accordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0107. z.Construction andj)peratjon permits [15A NCAC 2Q .01 00 and .0300] A construction and operating permit shall be obtainedby the Pennittee for any proposed new or modified facility or emission source which is not exempted from having a permit prior to the beginning ofconstruction or modification,in accordance with all applicahle provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .0100 and .0300. AA.Standard ApplicatjQu..EDrrn and Required Iuformatjon [15A NCAC 2Q .0505 and .0507] The Permittee shall suhmit applications and required information in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2Q .0505 and .0507. BB.Financial Responsibility lind Compliance History [15A NCAC 2Q .0507(d)(3)] The DAQ may require an applicant to submit a statement offinancial qualifications and/or a statement ofsubstantial compliance history. Permit 08830T06 Page 24 cc.Refrigerant Requirements (Stratospherjc Ozone and Climate protection)[15A NCAC 2Q .0501(e)] 1.Ifthe Permittee has appliances or refrigeration equipment,including air conditioning equipment,which use Class lor II ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons listed as refrigerants in 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart A Appendices A and B,the Pennittee shall service,repair,and maintain such equipment according to the work practices,personnel certification requirements,andcertified recycling and recoveryequipment specified in 40 CFR Part 82 Snbpart F. 2.The Permittee shall not knowingly vent or othenvise release any Class I or II substance into the environment during the repair,servicing,maintenance,or disposal ofany such device exceptas provided in 40 CFRPart 82 Subpalt F. 3.The Permittee shall comply widl all repOIting and recordkeeping requirements of40 CFR.82.166.Reports shall be submitted to the EPA or its designee as required. DD preventinn Qf 4ccjdental Releases -SectiQn 1J2(r)[15A NCAC 2Q .0508(h)] lfdle Pemrittee is required tQ develop and register a Risk Management Plan with EPA pmsuant to Section 112(r)ofthe Clean Air Act,then the Pennittee is required to register this plan in accordance with 40 CFR Part 68. EE.Prevention of A('ddental Releases Gem'raJ ~'I 12(r)(1)- FEDERALLY·ENFORCEABLE ONLY Although a risk management plan may not be required,ifthe Permittee produces,processes,handles,orstores any amount ofa listed hazardous substance,the Pennittee has a'general duty to take such steps as arc necessary to prevent the accidental release ofsuch substance and to minimize the consequences ofany release. FF.Title IV 4!1QwauCl'S [J 5A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(I)] This permit does not limitthe number ofTitle IV allowances held by the Permittee,but the Pennittee may not use allowances as a detense to noncompliance withany other applicable requirement.The Pennittee's emissions may not exceed any al1O\vances that the Jacility lawfully holds under Title IV afthe Federal Clean AirAct GG..Ai.r..Pollution Emergenq'Epimde [J 5A NCAC 2D .0300] Should the Directorofthe DAQ declare anAir Pollution Emergency Episode,the Pennittee willbe required to operate in accordancc\iviththe Permittee's previously approved Emission ReductionPlall or,in the absence ofan approved plan,with the appropriate requirements specified Ln l5A NCAC2D .0300. HH RegistratjQn Qf Air po!lll1iJlJl5!l.J:ir.c.e:>U5A NCAC 2D .0200] The Director ofthe DAQ lm:y require the Permittee to register a source ofair pollution.ff the Permittee is required to register a source ofair po!lutio!t this registration and required infonnationwill be in accordance with ISA NCAC 2D .0202(b). n.Ambient Air Quality Standards [i5ANCAC 2D .0501(c)] In addition to any control or manner ofoperation necessaryto meet emission standardsspecified inthis pennit,any source ofair pollution shaltbe operated with such control or in such manner thatthe source shall not cause the ambient air quality standards in 15A NCAC 2D .0400 to be exceeded at any point beyond the premises on which the somce is located.When controls more stringent than named in the applicable emission standards in this permit are required to prevent violation of the ambient air quality standards or are required to create an offset,the pennit shall contain a condition requiring these controls. JJ.General EmissiQns Testing and RepQrting Requjrements [15A NCAC 2Q .0508(i)(16)] Ifemissions testing is required by this pelmit or tlle DAQ or ifthe Pennittee submits emissions testing to the DAQ in support ofa permit application or to demonstrate compliance,the Permittee shall perfoffil such testing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2D .2600 and follow the procedures ontlined below: 1.The Pelmittee shall suhmit a completed Protocol Snbmittal FOlm to the DAQ Regional Supervisor at least 45 days prior to the scheduled test date.A copy ofthe Protocol Snbmittal Formmay be obtained fi·om the Regional Supervisor. 2.The Permittee shall notify the Regional Snpervisor ofthe specific test dates at least 15 days prior to testing in order to afford d,e DAQ ihe opportunity to have an observer on-site during the sampling program. 3.During all sampling periods,the Pennittee shall operate the emission source(s)under maximum Donnal operating conditions or alternative operating conditions as deemed appropriate by the Regional Supervisor orhis delegate. Permit U~~3UTU6 Page 25 4.The Permittee shall submit two copies ofthe test report to the DAQ.The test report shall contain at a minimum the following 111fol111ation: a.a description ofthe training and air testing experience ofthe person directing the test; b.a certification ofthe tcst results by sampling team leader and facility representative; c a summary ofemissions results and text detailing the objectives oftlle testing program.the applicable state and federal regulations,and conclusions aboutthe testing and compliance status ofthe emission samee(s); d.a detailed description ofthe tested emission souree(s)and sampling location(8)process flow diagrams, engineering drawings,and sampling location schematics should be included as necessary; e.all field,analytical,and calibration data necessary to verify that the testing was performed as specified in the applicable test metliods; f.example calculations for at least one test run using equations in the applicable test methods and all test results including mtem1ediate parameter calculations;and g.documentation offacility operating conditions during all testing periods and an explanation relating these operating conditions to maximumnonnal operation.Ifnecessary,provide historical process data to verify maximumnom1aloperation. 5.The testing requirement(s)shall be considered satisfied onlyupon writtenapproval ofthe test results by the DAQ. 6.The DAQ will review emission test results with respect exclusively to the specified testing objectives as proposed by the Permittee and approved by the DAQ. KK.Reopenjng for Calise [lSA NCAC 2Q .0517] 1.A pennit shall be reopened and revised under the following circumstances: a.additional applicable requirements become applicable to a facility with remaining pemlit tennofthree or more years; b.additional requirements (including excess emission requirements)become applicable to a source covered by Title IV; c.the Director orEPA finds that the permit contains a material mistake or that inaccurate statements were made in establishing the emissions standards of other tenTIS or conditions ofthe permit;or d.the Director or EPA deterrnines that the permitmust be revised or revoked to assure compliance vvith the applicable requirements. 2.Any pennit reopening shall be completed-or a revised pennit issued \\rithin 18 months after the applicable requirement is promulgated.No reopening is required ifthe effective date ofthe requirement is after the expiration ofthe permit tennunless the temlOfthe pennitwas extended pursuant to 1SA NCAC 2Q .0513(e). 3.Except for the state-enforceable only portion ofthe permit,the procedures set out in ISA NCAC 2Q .0507, .0521,or .0522 shall be followed to reissue the pennit.lfthe State~ell'forceableonly portion ofthe permit is reopened,the procedures in ISA NCAC 2Q .0300 shan be followed.The proceedings sball affect only those parts ofthe pemlitfor which cause to reopen exists. 4.The Director shall notify the Permittee at least 60 days in advance ofthe date that the permit is to be reopened,except in cases ofimminent threat to pubhe health or safety the notification period may be less than 60 days. S.Within90 days,or 180 days ifthe EPA extends the response period,after receiving notitIcation from the EPA that a permit needs to be temlinated,modified,orrevoked and reissued,the Director shall send to the EPA a proposed detennination oftermination,modification,or revocation and reissuance,as appropriate. LL.Reporting Requirements for Nou,.Qperatjog Equipment [ISA NCAC 2Q .OS08(i)(16)] The Pennittee shall maintain a record ofoperation for permitted equipmentnoting whenever the equipment is taken from and placed mto operation.During operation the monitm;ing recordkeepmg and reportingrequirements as prescribedby the pennit shall be implemented within the monitoring period; MM.Fugitive Dust Control Requirement [ISA NCAC 2D .0540]-STATE ENFORCEABLE ONLY As required by ISA NCAC 2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources,"tbe Pennittee shall not cause or allow fugitive dust enlissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the property boundary.If substantive complaints or excessive fugitive dust emissions from the facility are observed beyond the propertyboundaries for six minutes in anyone hour (using Reference Method 22 in 40 CFR,Appendix A),the owner or operator may be required to submit a ftlgitive dust plan as described in 2D .OS40(f). !1Fugitive dust emissions"means particu13te matter from process operations that does not pass through a process stack or vent and that is generated within plant propeli)'bmmdaries from activities such as:unloading and loading areas,process areas stockpiles,stockpile working,plant parking lots,and plantroads (including access roads and haul roads). Permit 08830T06 Page 26 NN.L For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0501(c)(2),the Permittee shall file a Title V Air Quality Pelmit Application for the air emission sauree(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)on or before 12 months after cOllU11cncing operation. 2.For modifications made pursuant to 15A NCAC 2Q .0501(d)(2),the Pemlittee shall not begin operation oftlre air emission sauree(s)and associated air pollution control device(s)until a Title V Air Quality Pennit Application is filed and a construction and operation pernlit following the procedures ofSection .0500 (except for Rule .0504 of this Section)is obtained. 3.For modifications made pursuant to 502(b)(10),illaccordance with 15A NCAC 2Q .0523(a)(1)(C),the Pernlittee sball notify the Director and EPA (EPA -Air Planning Branch,61 Forsyth St.,Atlanta,GA 30303)in writing at least seven days before the change is made.The written notificationshall include: a.a description of the change at the facility; b.the date on which the change will occur; c.any change in emissions;and. d.any permit term or condition that is no longer applicable as a result ofthe change. In addition to this notification requirement,with the next significant modification or Air Quality Permit renewal, the Permittee shall submit a page "E5"ofthe application forms signed by the responsible ofIicial verifying that the application for the 502(b)(10)change/modification,is true,accurate,and complete.Further note that modifications made pursuant to 502(b)(10)do not relieve the Permittee from satisfying preconstmction requirements. Permit 08830T06 Paee 27 ATTACHMENT List of Acronyms AOS BACT Btn CEM CFR CAA DAQ DENR EMC EPA FR GACT HAP MACT NCAC NCGS NESHAPS NOx NSPS OAH PM PMIO POS PSD RACT SIC SIP S02 tpy VOC Alternate Operating Scenario Best Available Control Technology British thennal unit Continuous Emission Monitor Code ofFederal Regulations Clean Air Act Division ofAir Quality Department ofEnvirom11ent and Natural Resources Enviromnental Management Commission Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Generally Available Control Technology Hazardous Air Pollutant Maximum Achievable Control Technology North Carolina Administrative Code North Carolina General Statutes National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Nitrogen Oxides New Source Perfonnance Standard Office ofAdministrative Hearings Particulate Matter Particulate Matter with Nominal Aerodynamic Diameter of10 Micrometers or Less Primary Operating Scenario Prevention of Significant Deterioration Reasonably Available Control Technology Standard Industrial Classification State Implementation Plal1 Sulfur Dioxide Tons Per Year Volatile Orgal1ic Compound March 7, 2017 Sent Via Email – Richard.Lovett@greensboro-nc.gov Mr. Richard Lovett Environmental Compliance and Support Manager City of Greensboro - Field Operations Department PO Box 3136 Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 Re: Ebuffer Inspection Schedule Revision Request Groundwater Corrective Action City of Greensboro White Street Landfill Phase II – C&D Over MSW Guilford County Solid Waste Permit Number 4103 DIN 27484 Dear Mr. Lovett, The NC Solid Waste Section has completed a review of the Ebuffer Inspection Schedule Revision Request dated March 3, 2017 (DIN 27483) submitted on your behalf by S&ME, Inc. for the White Street Landfill Phase II – C&D Over MSW, NC Solid Waste Permit Number 4103. Groundwater corrective action has been ongoing at the landfill since 2009. The Solid Waste Section approved the City’s selected remedy for this facility on June 24, 2008 that included the implementation of Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA), Phytoremediation (Ebuffer), and maintaining consistent contours (DINs 4964 and 4970). The City’s Corrective Action Plan dated April 2009 was approved on May 14, 2009 (DINs 7393 and 7422). The City of Greensboro is requesting the following regarding changes to the inspections for the Northern and Southern Ebuffers (Phytoremediation stands): x Twice per year conduct full inspections of the Ebuffers, one during the Spring new growth, and the other during late Summer to early Fall before the trees begin to change color. A phytoremediation assessment log for the Northern and Southern Ebuffers would be completed at this time. x Monthly inspections of the Ebuffers including visual observations for animal damage, the need to mow the grass between the rows of trees and along the outer perimeter trees, and the need for weed control around the base of the trees. As a result, the Ebuffer Inspection Schedule Revision Request is approved as described. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me by phone at 828.296.4706 or by email at jaclynne.drummond@ncdenr.gov. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. Sincerely, Jaclynne Drummond Compliance Hydrogeologist Solid Waste Section, Division of Waste Management NCDEQ cc sent via email: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Branch Head Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor John Patrone, Environmental Senior Specialist Christine Ritter, Permitting Hydrogeologist Ming Chao, Permitting Engineer Ed Henriques, S&ME, Inc. Digitally signed by Jaclynne Drummond Date: 2017.03.07 12:54:23 -05'00' City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix B – Engineering Plan B Appendix B – Engineering Plan Engineering Plan White Street C&D Landfill Permit Renewal Greensboro, North Carolina December 2016 Revised May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Engineering Plan Contents Contents Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Background Information ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Responsible Party .......................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Projected Use after Closure ........................................................................................... 1 2.0 Engineering and Design ..................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Existing Features ............................................................................................................ 2 2.2 Facility Design ................................................................................................................ 2 2.3 Final Grading Plan .......................................................................................................... 2 2.4 Airspace Calculations ..................................................................................................... 2 2.5 Groundwater Monitoring ................................................................................................. 2 3.0 Construction and Operations ............................................................................................. 5 3.1 Filling Procedures ........................................................................................................... 5 3.2 Site Development/Proposed Final Contours .................................................................. 5 Figures Figure 1 Tonnage History ............................................................................................................. 3 Figure 2 Phase II Estimated Life Expectancy .............................................................................. 4 i City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Engineering PlanIntroduction 1 1.0 Introduction The City of Greensboro, North Carolina, (Greensboro) is proposing to renew the permit to operate for the White Street Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) Landfill in Guilford County, North Carolina. The information contained in this submittal is intended to fulfill the requirements of North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0535(b) for the amendment of the operating permit. 1.1 Background Information In November of 1995, HDR, on behalf of the City of Greensboro, submitted a Transition Plan for the Phase II sanitary landfill of the White Street Landfill. The Transition Plan was approved in July of 1996, and Olver Incorporated certified closure of the sanitary landfill in March of 1999. After North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) approval of the Transition Plan, the City of Greensboro submitted a permit application to dispose of C&D over top of the closed municipal solid waste (MSW) in Phase II. NCDEQ issued the original C&D over MSW permit for Phase II in July of 1998. The following is a history of the C&D permits received for the White Street C&D Landfill. A copy of the current PTO, issued in 2012, is included in Appendix A of this permit amendment. Permit Type Date Issued Permit to Operate (PTO) – Stage I January 7, 1998 PTO Modification – Stage II October 7, 1998 PTO Modification – Stage III April 15, 2000 PTO Amendment – Continued Operation May 25, 2006 PTO Amendment – Continued Operation March 30, 2012 1.2 Responsible Party The individual responsible for the operation and maintenance of the site is the Solid Waste Disposal Manager for the City of Greensboro: Solid Waste Disposal Manager (336) 412-3959 2503 White Street Greensboro, NC 27405 1.3 Projected Use after Closure After closure of the landfill, the site will be maintained and monitored. No post-closure uses have been identified or are planned for the site at this time. City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Engineering Plan Engineering and Design 2.0 Engineering and Design 2.1 Existing Features An overall Site Plan with the existing features of the site can be found on Drawing CD-77B. This drawing displays features of the facility such as, unlined closed MSW Phase II (135 ac), permitted C&D Landfill (26 ac), closed C&D Landfill (34 ac), active C&D landfill (31 ac), borrow/stockpile areas and maintenance facilities. 2.2 Facility Design This site maintains the following regulatory buffers (per Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0540 (1): • A 50-foot buffer between property line and waste. • A 500-foot buffer from private dwellings and wells to waste. • A 50-foot buffer from streams and rivers to waste. 2.3 Final Grading Plan The proposed top of intermediate cover grades for the remaining portion of Phase II can be found on Drawing C-02. The proposed grades are 4 horizontal to 1 vertical (4H:1V) and reach an elevation of 870 feet above mean sea level. The final cap thickness is an additional two feet on top of the intermediate grades. 2.4 Airspace Calculations The permitted gross capacity of the C&D landfill from the March 12, 2012 Permit to Operate (PTO) is 2,525,443 cubic yards. The current total gross capacity of the C&D landfill on top of the closed MSW landfill is 2,370,000 cubic yards at 4H:1V sideslopes after revised intermediate grades were sent to NCDEQ on February 21, 2014. Through June 2016, approximately 1,722,981 tons of waste has been disposed of at the C&DLF consuming 1,450,536 cubic yards. This equates to a waste density of 1.19 tons per cubic yard. Over the past five years the average annual waste accepted is 37,531 tons. Based on the cumulative waste density and five year average annual tonnage the remaining capacity would be full in October 2042. Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 for updated tonnage history and life projection estimates. 2.5 Groundwater Monitoring A Water Quality Monitoring Plan was originally prepared by S&ME, Inc. (dated December 2007). The monitoring plan and related Corrective Action Plan (S&ME, April 2009) can be found in Appendix D. 2 Figure APH2 C&D Tonnage Chart Fig A2016 Phase II White Street Landfill Airspace Calcs.xlsx060,000120,000180,000240,000300,000360,00005,00010,00015,00020,00025,00030,000Jul-98 Jul-99 Jul-00 Jul-01 Jul-02 Jul-03 Jul-04 Jul-05 Jul-06 Jul-07 Jul-08 Jul-09 Jul-10 Jul-11 Jul-12 Jul-13 Jul-14 Jul-15 Jul-16 Jul-17Yearly TonnageMonthly TonnageTonnage HistoryWhite Street Phase II C&D LandfillMonthly TonnageYearly Tonnage (12 Month Rolling Average) Life Projection Chart2016 Phase II White Street Landfill Airspace Calcs.xlsx0500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,0002,500,0003,000,0002009 2014 2019 2024 2029 2034 2039 2044 2049Airspace Volume (cy)Figure 2White Street LandfillPhase II Estimated Life ExpectancyTotal Operating CapacityActual DisposedEstimated (Disposal Rate = 37,480 tons/year & Density = 2,380 lbs/cy)Oct 2042 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Engineering Plan Construction and Operations 3.0 Construction and Operations The City of Greensboro will continue to develop the landfill in a manner that promotes runoff to the existing erosion control features. Benches will be graded to drain to sediment basins. All aspects of the current operation of the facility are anticipated to continue. Operation hours are currently from 7:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m., Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The landfill is closed on Sundays and specified holidays. These hours and days of operation are subject to change. Staff will be stationed in the scalehouse to screen and manage incoming trucks, while an additional staff person will be responsible for handling the daily placement of waste. Information regarding on-site equipment and other operational issues is included in the Operations Plan in Appendix C. The site currently has a lockable gate at the main entrance from White Street, which is locked at the end of each working day. Fencing has been constructed around the site to further control access. In the event there is a period when the scales are temporarily out of operation, the incoming material will be handled on a cubic-yardage basis. The same scales and scale house will continue to be used for the vertical expansion. Please refer to the Operations Plan in Appendix C for more information on the operations of the facility. 3.1 Filling Procedures Please see the Operations Plan in Appendix C for the filling procedures. 3.2 Site Development/Proposed Final Contours Please refer to Drawing C-02 for the proposed top of intermediate cover contours for the active C&D landfill. Please refer to Appendix F for the Closure/Post Closure Plan for this site. 5 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix C – Operations Plan C Appendix C – Operations Plan Operations Plan White Street C&D Landfill Permit Renewal Greensboro, North Carolina December 2016 Revised May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Contents Contents Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 2.0 Personnel Structure ........................................................................................................... 1 3.0 Personnel Certifications and Training ................................................................................ 2 4.0 Hours of Operation ............................................................................................................. 2 5.0 Equipment Requirements ................................................................................................... 3 6.0 Inclement Weather Operations .......................................................................................... 3 7.0 Traffic Routing .................................................................................................................... 3 8.0 Litter Control ....................................................................................................................... 4 9.0 Odor, Noise, and Dust Control ........................................................................................... 4 10.0 Waste Placement ............................................................................................................... 5 11.0 Asbestos ............................................................................................................................ 5 12.0 Cover Requirements .......................................................................................................... 5 12.1 Weekly Cover ................................................................................................................. 6 12.2 Intermediate Cover ......................................................................................................... 6 13.0 Vector Control .................................................................................................................... 6 14.0 Explosive Gases Control .................................................................................................... 6 14.1 Perimeter Explosive Gas Monitoring Well Placement .................................................... 7 14.2 Well Construction ........................................................................................................... 8 14.3 Sampling Procedures ..................................................................................................... 8 14.4 Emergency Response Plan ............................................................................................ 8 15.0 Prevention of Fires ............................................................................................................. 9 16.0 Waste Screening Program ................................................................................................. 9 16.1 Waste Receiving and Inspection .................................................................................. 10 16.2 Waste Screening .......................................................................................................... 10 17.0 Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan ............................................................................... 11 18.0 Access Control ................................................................................................................. 11 19.0 Drainage, Sedimentation and Erosion Control ................................................................. 11 20.0 Water Protection .............................................................................................................. 12 21.0 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 12 21.1 Repair of Security Control Devices ............................................................................... 12 i City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Contents 21.2 Erosion Damage Repair ............................................................................................... 12 21.3 Correction of Settlement, Subsidence, and Displacement ........................................... 12 21.4 Repair of Run-On/Run-Off Control Structures .............................................................. 13 21.5 Leachate Seep Repairs ................................................................................................ 13 22.0 Benchmarks ..................................................................................................................... 13 23.0 Record Keeping ............................................................................................................... 13 Tables Table 1 Equipment and Personnel ................................................................................................ 3 Figures Figure 1 Hours of Operation ......................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 Landfill Rules .................................................................................................................. 2 Figure 3 Traffic Routing ................................................................................................................ 4 Figure 4 Typical Benchmark Signage ......................................................................................... 13 Figure 5 Recordkeeping .............................................................................................................. 13 Forms Form 1 Waste Screening ............................................................................................................ 15 Form 2 Report of Attempted Disposal of Hazardous or Prohibited Materials ............................. 16 Form 3 Fire/Explosion Report Form ............................................................................................ 18 Attachment 1 Attachment 1 – Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan ii City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Introduction 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this section is to identify protocols for the overall operation and maintenance of the White Street Landfill Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) disposal facility. This plan has been prepared in accordance with North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) rules. A detailed drawing of the landfill’s development from existing conditions to final contours is presented in Appendix G of the 2016 Permit Amendment. By definition, the C&D waste stream is originated solely from construction, demolition, and remodeling or repair operations on pavement, buildings or other structures. In addition, the NCDEQ Division of Waste Management (DWM) has approved other inert wastes (such as land clearing debris, but not yard waste) if they can be demonstrated to be inert through the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure. The current waste screening program will continue to be utilized by the landfill staff for determination of accurate disposal areas and the prevention of prohibited wastes as described in Rule .542 (e). The City of Greensboro proposes to continue operation of the current C&D disposal site as previously approved and permitted May 25, 2006 (Permit #41-03). The proposed disposal area continues to operate within the area of the facility known as Phase II which is a closed MSWLF unit subject to the appropriate section of the .1600 rules (Drawing CD-77B). Regulatory closure of Phase II has been previously certified as closed in accordance with promulgated guidelines. 2.0 Personnel Structure Responsibility for overall facility management and operation rests with the Solid Waste Disposal Manager. Solid Waste Disposal Manager (336) 412-3959 2503 White Street Greensboro, NC 27405 This individual is designated as the contact person for regulatory compliance, and is responsible for ensuring adequate personnel and equipment in order to operate the facility in compliance with approved permit documents and the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rules. Landfill supervisory staff includes the Solid Waste Disposal Manager, the Landfill Supervisor, the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, the Yard Waste and Compost Supervisor, and the Scalehouse Supervisor. In addition to the supervisory staff, the landfill now operates with full time heavy equipment operators, full time heavy equipment mechanics, full time maintenance workers, full time heavy equipment operators at the yard waste and compost site, landfill technicians, and full time scale operators. 1 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Personnel Certifications and Training 3.0 Personnel Certifications and Training The Solid Waste Disposal Manager and Landfill Supervisor maintain their certifications as a Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO), issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). In compliance with North Carolina GS 130-309.25, all heavy equipment operators and the landfill technician maintain certification as Landfill Operation Specialists as issued by the North Carolina Chapter of SWANA (NCSWANA). These staff members are then continuously recertified through on-site training as well as through industry and NCSWANA events. All training records are available at the scalehouse. Personnel trained in landfill operations are on duty at all times while the facility is open for public use and at all times during active waste management operations. 4.0 Hours of Operation The landfill is open for operation between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:50 PM, Monday through Friday and from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. The landfill is closed on Sundays except where prior permission has been granted to receive wastes for special instances such as a natural disaster. The observed holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The sign giving the hours of operation for the landfill is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Hours of Operation Figure 2 Landfill Rules 2 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Equipment Requirements 5.0 Equipment Requirements The landfill will utilize two compactors and two bulldozers. The landfill will utilize a bulldozer for soil placement in the routine covering of the waste. Also available for operational and compliance activities are a motorgrader and water truck. A full inventory list of current equipment and landfill personnel is presented in Table 1. Equipment is subject to change based on operational needs. Table 1 Equipment and Personnel Equipment Quantity Bulldozers 4 Landfill Compactor 2 Motorgrader 1 Track Excavator 1 Articulated Dump Trucks 2 Position Manager 1 Landfill Supervisor 1 Environmental Supervisor 1 Scalehouse Supervisor 1 Heavy Equipment Operators (full time) 5 Heavy Equipment Operators (part time) 2 Heavy Equipment Mechanics 2 Maintenance Workers 2 Landfill Technician 1 Scale Operators 2 6.0 Inclement Weather Operations During periods of heavy rainfall or other adverse weather conditions, the working face of the waste disposal area will be kept as close as possible to the landfill service roads while allowing for safe and orderly dumping from the haulers. The waste will be covered in compliance with applicable regulations. 7.0 Traffic Routing An entrance sign is posted on the front gate stating operating hours as well as emergency contact information (Figure 1). An additional sign is also posted immediately inside the front gate stating the facility name, permit number, operating hours (Figure 2), landfill rules and a list of banned disposal items. Signs are posted at regular intervals along the landfill access roads indicating speed limit and directions to the applicable disposal area (Figure 3). 3 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Litter Control Figure 3 Traffic Routing All trucks entering the landfill are required to weigh in at one of two scales at the scalehouse. The scales are operated by North Carolina Department of Agriculture Certified Weigh masters. The scales are calibrated and cleaned on a regular basis. Automobiles and pickup trucks are also required to weigh in. The roads that allow access to the site and to monitoring locations are of all weather construction and maintained in good condition. 8.0 Litter Control Litter control is a prime requisite in the proper operation of the landfill. In order to effectively control litter and windblown debris, the working face is kept as small as possible and waste is compacted as soon as possible after unloading. Cover material is applied at least once weekly and when the working face exceeds one-half acre. Cover is available daily and will be placed at more frequent intervals if necessary to control blowing litter. Temporary litter fences will be installed downwind of and in close proximity to the working face to prevent windblown debris. The disposal area as well as the landfill property and the streets feeding into the landfill are inspected and any fugitive debris is removed on a daily basis. 9.0 Odor, Noise, and Dust Control Odors which emanate from the management of C&D wastes are generally limited to within a short distance of the working face. The covering of the wastes as required prevents odors from becoming a nuisance. The access road from the scalehouse to the waste disposal unit is paved. All other service and operating roads on the operating landfill unit are graded and maintained with stone as 4 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Waste Placement necessary to maintain smooth, well-drained surfaces. During dry conditions, operating roads will be sprayed with water to control dust issues. The paved access roads are washed periodically to maintain an overall neat appearance of the landfill. Noise resulting from landfill equipment is limited to the period of time during operating hours. To further reduce the possibility of noise nuisance, a vegetative buffer of coniferous and deciduous trees and other vegetation is maintained between the operating areas and other areas not designated for landfill operations. All landfill equipment is equipped with mufflers or similar noise-dampening devices. The on-site landfill maintenance facility maintains all landfill equipment in top operating condition further eliminating potential noise nuisances from equipment operations. 10.0 Waste Placement Waste will only be disposed of inside the area labeled limits of C&D waste as shown on Drawing CD-77B. Drawing CD-77B also indicates the buffers as maintained. The existing contours of the current waste placement operation as well as closed MSW areas are identified on Drawing C- 01. Waste is to be placed vertically over existing construction and debris material and closed MSW areas. The removal of solid waste from the C&D landfill is prohibited. Solid waste unloading at the landfill is controlled to prevent disposal in locations other than those permitted. Such control is also used to confine the working face to a minimum width, facilitating a safe and efficient operation. The waste shall be managed in the smallest area (working face) feasible. Upon dumping, the waste will be spread and compacted as densely as practical into cells utilizing a bulldozer or a compactor. The fill sequence using multiple lifts allows filling to occur uniformly across the site. This provides for elimination of depression areas and facilitates proper storm water movement and management. Waste disposal activities will progress in approximately 10 foot lifts across the landfill footprint as shown on (Drawing C-01). 11.0 Asbestos The White Street Landfill does not accept asbestos. Asbestos is listed as a banned material on the signage in Figure 2 and staff is trained to detect and prevent disposal through the waste screening program. 12.0 Cover Requirements A significant volume of soil is required to provide adequate cover and allow for safe and efficient waste disposal operations. In order to provide for these requirements, the landfill maintains a large permitted borrow area (Drawing CD-77B). The landfill also maintains a stockpile for soil that is brought to the landfill from outside sources (Drawing CD-77B). These outside soil sources must be approved by staff prior to being brought to the landfill. 5 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations PlanVector Control 6 12.1 Weekly Cover In compliance with the latest rules as promulgated regarding management of C&D waste, the waste will be covered with six inches of earthen material at least once per week and when the working face exceeds one-half acre. The landfill will also have available daily cover material if needed to apply in times of adverse weather conditions. At this time, the landfill will be utilizing earthen material from the above described soil sources to cover the waste. This material has been demonstrated to control odors, vectors, blowing litter, and fires. The weekly cover soil requirement is 82,000 cubic yards assuming a 10:1 waste to soil ratio. 12.2 Intermediate Cover Intermediate cover consisting of a total of 12 inches of earthen material is applied to all areas which will not have any waste placement occurring for a period of three months or more. Areas which have received intermediate cover are graded to facilitate proper drainage and to prevent any ponding of water. Once proper grading and drainage has been achieved, temporary grass will be planted. Any erosion or damage to the intermediate cover is repaired on a routine basis. See Section 1.2 of the Closure/Post Closure Plan for the definition of vegetation. During construction of the final cap, the top six inches of the intermediate cover will be removed to prepare for the final cap. 13.0 Vector Control The City will prevent or control on-site populations of disease vectors using techniques appropriate for the protection of human health and the environment. For purposes of this item, "disease vectors" means any rodents, flies, mosquitoes, or other animals or insects, capable of transmitting disease to humans. Vectors are generally attracted by opportunities for food and shelter. C&D waste is not a food source for many vectors. Vectors seeking shelter in the waste mass can be discouraged by covering of the waste and proper grading to prevent ponding of water. If vectors become a problem, a licensed exterminator or other legal means of control shall be implemented. 14.0 Explosive Gases Control With the C&D disposal operations occurring on top of a closed MSW facility, the landfill monitors for migration of explosive gases. A gas monitoring system has been constructed along the east side of the landfill which abuts Rankin Mill Road. All buildings and enclosed structures on the landfill are monitored as part of the routine explosive gas monitoring program (Drawing CD- 79B). Routine monitoring for gas migration is performed in accordance with Rule .1626 part (4)(b) on a quarterly basis to ensure that the following compliance levels for methane and hydrogen sulfide concentrations are not exceeded: 1) the concentration of methane or hydrogen sulfide gas generated by the facility does not exceed 25% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) for the gas in facility structures (1.25% methane, 1.00% hydrogen sulfide); 2) the concentration of methane or hydrogen sulfide gas migrating from the landfill does not exceed the LEL for methane at the facility property boundary (5% methane, 4.00% hydrogen sulfide). City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Explosive Gases Control Routine monitoring for gas migration will be performed on a quarterly basis to ensure that the following compliance levels for explosive gas concentrations are not exceeded. • The concentration of methane or hydrogen sulfide gas generated by the facility does not exceed 25 percent of the respective lower explosive limit (LEL) in facility structures (1.25 percent methane, 1.00 percent hydrogen sulfide). • The concentration of methane or hydrogen sulfide gas migrating from the Landfill does not exceed the respective LEL at the facility property boundary (5 percent methane, 4 percent hydrogen sulfide). The monitoring device that will be used will be a combustible gas indicator (CGI). If concentrations are measured at greater than 25 percent of the LEL in facility structures, then the landfill must immediately take all necessary steps to ensure protection of human health and shall notify the NCDEQ-DWM. Within seven days of detection, the gas levels detected and a description of the steps taken to protect human health shall be placed in the operating record. Within 60 days of detection, a remediation plan describing the nature and extent of the problem and the proposed remedy for gas releases shall be placed in the operating record, the remediation plan shall be implemented, and the NCDEQ-DWM shall be notified. Additional gas probes may be installed as required. They will be installed in a similar manner as the existing gas probes. 14.1 Perimeter Explosive Gas Monitoring Well Placement According to Rule .1624 (4), soil, hydrogeologic and hydraulic conditions, and proximity of structures and property boundaries should be considered when locating gas monitoring wells and determining monitoring frequency. Landfill structures consist of the Administration Building, Compliance and Compost Operations Office, Maintenance Shop, Phase II LFG blower building, equipment and maintenance shed at the compost site, and the Operations Building. The landfill also operates a landfill gas collection system on Phase II. The Phase II system is comprised of vertical extraction wells, a main header pipe, condensate traps, a flare, and a blower station. The Phase II area of the landfill is bounded on the north and west sides by North Buffalo Creek, on the east by Rankin Mill Road, and on the south by landfill property. North Buffalo Creek will act as a natural barrier between the landfill and adjoining properties on the north side of the creek. Four locations labeled Surface Monitoring Points have been identified on the southern bank of North Buffalo Creek and are monitored as part of the quarterly landfill gas monitoring program. It will be necessary to monitor gas migration along the landfill property line at Rankin Mill Road, and the church property on Rankin Mill Road. As shown on Drawing CD-79B six wells are located along Rankin Mill Road and two wells are located near the church property. Permanently mounted gas monitors have been placed in the Administration Building, Compliance and Compost Operations Office, Maintenance Shop, Phase II LFG blower building, 7 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Explosive Gases Control and the Operations Building. These structures are also monitored during the quarterly monitoring event. 14.2 Well Construction All of the methane monitoring wells were constructed of 2-inch PVC pipe placed in a 6-inch diameter bore hole. The screened interval ranged from 5-10 feet, terminating just above the seasonally high water table or at auger refusal. A sand filter pack was placed around the screen and extends 2 feet above the top of the screen. A bentonite seal was placed above the filter pack. The 2-inch casing pipe is protected by a 4-inch square steel outer casing with a locking steel cover. The outer casing is embedded in a 2’x2’x4” concrete pad. 14.3 Sampling Procedures The monitoring device that will be used during each quarterly monitoring event will be a portable combustible gas indicator. This is equipped with a flexible hose and rigid probe. Calibration of the instrument will be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Personnel designated to perform the monitoring program will be trained in the operation, maintenance, and calibration of the monitoring equipment. The following operating procedures and safety precautions will be adhered to by all personnel when monitoring for methane gas. 1. At least two people should be present at all times when monitoring for explosive gases. 2. At a minimum, safety glasses, gloves, work boots, will be worn. Other appropriate personal protective equipment will be worn as needed. 3. Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited at all times during the monitoring event. 4. Fire extinguishers will be readily available when performing the monitoring event. 5. Personnel performing the monitoring event will have the City radio readily available which has direct access to emergency personnel. 14.4 Emergency Response Plan In the event gas levels are detected that exceed allowable limits, the emergency response plan will be as follows. 1. For 100% LEL at landfill boundaries less than 250 feet from structures: a. Greensboro Fire Department and Hazardous Material Team will be notified. b. Implement procedures as outlined in Rule .1624 (4). 2. For 100% LEL at landfill boundaries where the distance is greater than 250 feet from structures: a. Notify the Division. 3. For structures detection levels greater than 25% LEL: a. Evacuate the structure immediately. b. Notify Greensboro Fire Department and Hazardous Material Team. 8 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Prevention of Fires 15.0 Prevention of Fires In accordance with the Clean Air Act, open burning is prohibited at this site, unless approved by the Division for the infrequent burning of land clearing debris as generated from natural disasters or emergency clean-up operations. In order to control accidental fires occurring at the site, the following preventative measures have been taken: 1. The scale attendants and equipment operators screen incoming waste loads for signs of hot loads such as smoke, steam, or heat being released from the waste. If evidence of a hot load is detected, the hauler is diverted to the paved road directly east of the scalehouse. This prevents the load from entering the disposal unit and provides a safe area for emergency crews to manage the situation. 2. As described in the City of Greensboro Smoking Policy, smoking is confined to designated areas only. Smoking is not allowed within the footprint of the disposal unit, in any of the landfill equipment, or the landfill buildings. Smoking is also disallowed at the fuel dispensing station, in the vicinity of any of the landfill gas collection system structures or facilities or other fire sensitive area. 3. Motorized equipment is not parked near fuel dispensing stations longer than necessary for refueling. 4. Fuel spills are reported immediately and contained by berming the area and cleaned up immediately using an approved absorbent material. 5. Landfill equipment does not remain on the active disposal area of the site overnight. 6. Landfill equipment is washed routinely and kept free of ignitable debris. 7. Landfill equipment is maintained through a rigorous on-site routine preventative maintenance program to ensure integrity of all operating systems and fluid conveyance lines. 8. Dead trees, brush, or vegetation, adjacent to the landfill are removed immediately, and grass and weeds are routinely mowed so that brush fires cannot spread to the landfill. The landfill employs several types of large bush-hog and lawn type mowers to accomplish this task. In the event of a fire, the Greensboro Fire Department is notified immediately. Fires and explosions that occur at the C&D Landfill will be verbally communicated to the Division within 24 hours and followed by written communication within 15 days. Written notification will include the suspected cause of fire or explosion, the response taken to manage the incident, and the action(s) to be taken to prevent the future occurrence of fire or explosion. 16.0 Waste Screening Program In order to assure that prohibited wastes are not entering the landfill facility, a Waste Screening Program has been implemented at the landfill. Waste received at the scalehouse and wastes taken to the working face are inspected by trained personnel. The facility is only allowed to receive waste from generated in with the City of Greensboro and Guilford County. 9 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations PlanWaste Screening Program 10 16.1 Waste Receiving and Inspection All vehicles (customers and visitors) must stop at the scalehouse. All refuse containing vehicles are weighed and their load assessed. All visitors must report in the scalehouse and sign in. The scale attendant requests from the driver of the refuse containing vehicle a brief description of the waste to ensure that unacceptable wastes are not allowed in the landfill. The scale attendant then requests from the driver the following information to document all inspections: Date and time Source and type of wastes Hauling company, vehicle and driver identification Net weight of load The landfill will notify the Division within 24 hours of attempted disposal of any waste the C&D landfill is not permitted to receive, including waste from outside its service area. 16.2 Waste Screening Each day, haulers are subject to being screened as part of the waste screening program. A minimum of one truck must be screened per day. The current waste screening program will continue to be utilized by the landfill staff for determination of accurate disposal areas and the prevention of prohibited wastes as described in Rule .542 (e). 1. The scale attendants utilize a computer based random number generator to determine the vehicles to be screened that day. 2. The scale attendants notify the landfill technician when the incoming loads are five loads away from the number that has been selected for screening. 3. Once the incoming load has been selected, the scale attendant informs the hauler that the load will be inspected, collects the name of the waste generator, the origin of the waste, the type of waste, and the weight of the waste. The truck is then directed to the correct disposal area. 4. Upon arrival at the disposal site, the waste hauler is directed where to deposit the load for inspection. The waste will be deposited in an area separate and away from the working face of the disposal area. The waste hauler then presents the weigh ticket to the inspector who records the ticket number, waste hauler information, date, and time. 5. The inspector will examine the load. The inspector will verify the waste complies with all items on the Waste Screening Inspection Form (Form 1, Waste Screening). The inspector will also include a brief description of the waste on the form. 6. The driver must remain with the waste until is determined by the inspectors that it is acceptable for disposal. If it deemed acceptable, the driver and truck may be released. The waste material is then moved to the working face for disposal. The inspection area is cleaned and prepared to receive another load. 7. If through the normal procedures of the Waste Screening Program or regular daily operations, a hauler has been identified as routinely bringing prohibited wastes for disposal, that hauler will be subject to daily screening in addition to the random load(s) as selected for that day. City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan Any prohibited wastes detected through this program are recorded on the Waste Screening Inspection Form and the incident is described in detail on the Report of Attempted Disposal of Hazardous or Prohibited Waste form (Form 2 Report of Attempted Disposal of Hazardous or Prohibited Materials). If unacceptable wastes are found, the load will be isolated and secured. The Solid Waste Disposal Manager will then notify the Waste Management Specialist of NCDEQ within 24 hours of attempted disposal. All Waste Screening Inspection Forms, hauler information, reports of attempted disposal of prohibited wastes, and records of disposition of rejected wastes are maintained in the operating record in the scalehouse. These records are routinely electronically archived and hard copies are stored and secured in the records storage room in the Operations Building 2503 –B. 17.0 Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan In the event that identifiable hazardous waste or waste of questionable character is discovered at the landfill, whether through the waste screening program or normal operations, the Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan (Appendix C, Attachment 1) shall be instituted immediately. 18.0 Access Control Entry to the site is limited to landfill personnel, approved waste haulers, and properly identified persons whose entry is authorized by the site management and properly logged in. The City reserves the right to restrict access to the site. The landfill routinely performs public information tours and educational of the facility for civic groups and local grade schools and universities. These tours are conducted with a landfill staff member present at all times. Visitors may be allowed near the active area only when accompanied by one of the landfill staff. As shown in Figure 2, a sign is posted at the entrance of the landfill stating the facility name, permit number, operating hours, and prohibited wastes. As shown in Figure 3, there is additional signage posted periodically throughout the landfill to direct traffic flow and to provide information on the location of appropriate disposal sites. The facility is surrounded on the west, southwest, south, southeast and eastern sides by means of a chain link fence. All gates in this fence network are secured with locks and chains preventing vehicular access and illegal dumping. As stated in landfill property deeds, the northern and northwestern property line of the landfill facility is the center of North Buffalo Creek. This creek, being a natural barrier also prohibits vehicular access and illegal dumping. 19.0 Drainage, Sedimentation and Erosion Control The landfill facility has an extensive network of sedimentation and erosion control devices to restrict sediments being carried from the site. The landfill facility has developed a Storm Water 11 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Water Protection Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP, Drawing CD-80B) to further manage runoff and protect the integrity of North Buffalo Creek. Sediment basins also prevent the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States, including wetlands that may violate any requirements of the Clean Water Act, including but not limited to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. In areas which will not have additional waste placed on them for three months or more, but where final termination of disposal operations has not occurred, vegetative cover will be present to prevent on-site erosion. Vegetative cover soil will be capable of supporting grass and vegetation growth. Drainage channels, benches, and other features will have appropriate control devices installed. Where needed, down slope drains will be constructed of 15” corrugated plastic pipe. All devices are routinely inspected and repairs are made as necessary and as soon as possible after detection. No solid waste will be disposed of in standing water and surface water will be diverted away from the active face. In addition, surface water will not be impounded over or in waste. 20.0 Water Protection The landfill has a comprehensive surface and groundwater monitoring program (reference Figure 3 on the S&ME WQMP) to provide early detection information to allow for the prevention of pollution to groundwater. This program is also comprised of a Groundwater Monitoring Plan prepared by S&ME, project number 1584-98-081 which is included herewith and made a part thereof and is included in Appendix D. 21.0 Maintenance 21.1 Repair of Security Control Devices Should the routine inspection process note any deficiencies in any of the security and access control devices, maintenance and repair will be performed as necessary. Locks, vehicular gates, and fencing will be replaced if functioning improperly. Warning and information signs will be kept legible at all times and will be replaced if damaged by inclement weather or vandalism. 21.2 Erosion Damage Repair Should the routine inspection process note any evidence of erosion in any areas of the final cap system, maintenance, repair, and reseeding will be performed as necessary and as soon as possible after detection. Excessive slopes will be flattened if possible by adding clean fill material. If necessary, erosion control fabrics will be used to expedite re-vegetation of slopes and to secure topsoil in place. 21.3 Correction of Settlement, Subsidence, and Displacement Minimum slopes of 5% will be maintained after settlement in order to prevent ponding and allow for proper drainage while preventing infiltration. If vertical or horizontal displacement occurs due to differential settlement, cracks will be filled with appropriate material and final cover will be reestablished. 12 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Benchmarks 21.4 Repair of Run-On/Run-Off Control Structures All terraces, swales, and perimeter channels will be repaired, cleaned, or realigned to maintain original conditions and performance. Any culverts, pipe, or other control device that becomes damaged will be repaired or replaced. 21.5 Leachate Seep Prevention/Repairs The landfill prevents leachate breakouts by maintaining the proper thickness of intermediate cover and repairing erosion rills as necessary. In the event of a leachate breakout the landfill staff would place additional soil cover in the area and re-vegetate. 22.0 Benchmarks The landfill has a comprehensive horizontal and vertical control benchmark network (Drawing CD-82B). This network is based on NAD 83 and NAVD 88. In addition to the on-site benchmarks, the landfill facility has one NCGS control point (57W-200) on site and five points on the west, south and east sides of the facility. Figure 4 Typical Benchmark Signage Figure 5 Recordkeeping 23.0 Record Keeping The City of Greensboro maintains detailed records of all activities relating to the landfill. These records are kept on site. The records, generated electronically and hard copy are maintained electronically in the Administration Building and archived on readily accessible media in the records storage room in the Operations Building (2503 B). The records generated, maintained and available upon request by the Division are as follows. 1. Waste Screening Inspection Form (Appendix C, Form 1) 2. Report of Attempted Disposal of Hazardous or Prohibited Materials Form (Appendix C, Form 2) 3. Waste determination records 4. Amounts of waste received 5. Gas Monitoring results 13 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Record Keeping 6. Any demonstration, certification, finding, monitoring, testing, or analytical data required by Rules .1630 thru .1637. 7. Any monitoring, testing, or analytical data as required by rule .1627. 8. Employee training records 9. Manager’s certifications 10. Landfill specialist certifications 11. Reports of attempts at disposal of prohibited wastes 12. Facility inspections 13. Notation of date and time of cover placement 14. Notation of date of approval and name of Division personnel who approved burning (if applicable) 15. Approved Operation and Engineering Plan 16. Current permit to construct and permit to operate 17. Approved Monitoring Plan 18. Any cost estimates and financial assurance documentation required by Rule .0546. 14 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY FIRE OCCURRENCE NOTIFICATION NCDEQ Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Notify the Section verbally within 24 hours and submit written notification within 15 days of the occurrence. (If additional space is needed, use back of this form.) NAME OF FACILITY:PERMIT # DATE AND TIME OF FIRE:@ HOW WAS THE FIRE REPORTED AND BY WHOM: LIST ACTIONS TAKEN: WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE: DESCRIBE AREA, TYPE, AND AMOUNT OF WASTE INVOLVED: WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THIS FIRE: DESCRIBE PLAN OF ACTIONS TO PREVENT FUTURE INCIDENTS: NAME:TITLE:DATE: *********************************************************************************************************** THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY SOLID WASTE SECTION REGIONAL STAFF DATE RECEIVED _________________________________ List any factors not listed that might have contributed to the fire or that might prevent occurrence of future fires: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED: NO PHONE CALL SUBMITTAL MEETING RETURN VISIT BY:____________________ (DATE) ACTIONS TAKEN OR REQUIRED: Revised 6/15/2016 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Attachment 1 – Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan 1 Attachment 1 – Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Attachment 1 Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan This plan is developed to meet the requirements of the North Carolina Administrative Code 13B.1626 (1) (f) (iv). The White Street Sanitary Landfill does not accept any liquid or hazardous waste. Active measures are taken to insure that hazardous materials do not enter the landfill. These include signage, customer screening, radiation scanning and load inspections. This plan establishes procedures that must be taken to minimize hazards to human health and the environment caused by sudden, non-sudden, or unplanned explosion, fire, discovery, or release of an unknown or hazardous material to the air, soil, surface water, or ground water. 1 Facility Identifications and General Information Owner/Operator: The City of Greensboro Department of Environmental Services Division of Solid Waste Management White Street Sanitary Landfill Location: 2503 White Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27405 Mailing Address: PO Box 3136 Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 Telephone: (336) 373-7658 (Administration Office) (336) 412-3959 (Landfill Operations) (336) 587-3445 (Landfill Operations Cell Phone) 1.1 Facility Type This site is a solid waste management disposal facility comprised of the following operations: (a) municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal sites (active and closed), (b) construction and demolition debris (C&D) landfill, (c) yard waste composting facility, (d) heavy equipment maintenance garage, (e) automated fuel dispensing station, (f) three administrative office buildings, (g) equipment and material storage facility, (h) two phase landfill gas systems. The White Street Sanitary Landfill is not a RCRA Hazardous Waste generator or disposer. Any hazardous materials encounter on this site will be as a result of an attempt to improperly dispose of materials banned from this site or materials exempt from regulation. 1.2 Personnel Training Facility personnel are properly instructed in the operation and maintenance of all equipment used to prevent discharges from the site. Personnel receive training upon employment and annual refreshers. The Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan is reviewed and updated annually. 1 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Attachment 1 Emergency Coordinators 2 Emergency Coordinators Primary Emergency Coordinator Business Phone Cellular Solid Waste Disposal Manager 112 Cypress St. Greensboro, NC 27405 (336) 412-3959 (336) 587-3445 Secondary Emergency Coordinators Business Phone Cellular Operations Supervisor 1921 Rankin Mill Rd. Greensboro, NC 27405 (336) 373-7616 (336) 337-0571 Environmental Compliance Specialist 2407 Four Seasons Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 373-7662 (336) 254-8096 Composting Facility Supervisor (336) 373-7659 (336) 430-2359 3 Emergency Phone Numbers Fire and/or Hazmat 911 or 373-2222 Police 911 or 373-2222 Emergency Medical Service 911 Emergency Management (Greensboro/Guilford Co.) 336-373-2278 or 336-574-4082 Emergency Management Operations (NCDEQ) (800) 858-0368 NCDEQ DWM (Winston-Salem Regional Office 336-771-5000 NC Department of Labor – OSHA (919) 779-8560 or 1-800-625-2267 CHEMTREC (800) 262-8200 National Response Center (800) 424-8802 or 202-267-2675 Medical Services (City of Greensboro) 336-373-2412 Moses Cone Hospital (Emergency Department) 336-832-8040 4 Emergency Response Procedures In the event that hazardous or suspicious materials are detected at the landfill, the following steps will be taken: 4.1 Notification The individual discovering the situation will immediately notify the Administrative Building. The operator receiving the call will immediately notify the Emergency Coordinator. 2 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Attachment 1 Follow-up The Emergency Coordinator shall assess the situation and take action as necessary. In the event of an actual emergency situation, the Emergency Coordinator must immediately take the following steps: 1. Notify all landfill personnel. 2. Evacuate personnel and customers to a safe location, as appropriate. 3. Require transporter to remain at facility, as appropriate. 4. Implement the appropriate action plan (see appendix). 5. Notify Greensboro Fire Department Hazmat Team if appropriate. 6. Notify NCDEQ DWM, Solid Waste Section. 7. If the Emergency Coordinator has determined that the facility has had a release, fire or explosion that could threaten human health, or the environment, outside the facility, then the NCDEQ Emergency Management Center (800-858-0368) and the National Response Center (800-424-8802) must be notified and the report should include the following information: a. Name and telephone number of reporter b. Name and address of facility c. Time and type of incident (release, fire, etc.) d. Name and quantity of material involved e. The extent of injuries, if any f. Possible hazards to human health, or the environment, outside the facility g. Corrective actions taken or planned 5 Follow-up The Emergency Coordinator will ensure that, after a hazardous materials emergency has occurred, all recovered waste, contaminated soil and water will be disposed of in accordance with EPA guidelines. The Emergency Coordinator will see that all materials used in the containment or cleanup are replaced in a timely manner. The Emergency Coordinator will also ensure that an investigation be conducted to determine the cause of the incident and the steps will be taken to prevent its reoccurrence. The Emergency Coordinator shall notify NCDEQ within 24 hours of an attempted disposal of any waste the landfill is not permitted to receive, including waste from outside the area the landfill is permitted to serve. Within five days of the incident, the Emergency Coordinator must submit a written report to the NCDEQ, DWM, Solid Waste Section. The report must include the following: a. The name, address, and telephone umber of the facility b. The name, address and telephone number of the transporter c. The name address and telephone number of the waste generator d. When the incident took place 3 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Operations Plan Attachment 1 Appendix e. Who was responsible for responding the incident (Hazmat Team, Environmental Clean-up contractor, etc.) f. The response actions taken g. The extent of human injuries caused by the incident h. An assessment of harm to both human health and environment i. The amount of materials recovered and disposed of the incident j. Additionally, the report should contain documentation of calls of notification to the state or EPA as appropriate. k. Note preventative measures, if any, and historical incidents at the site. 6 Appendix The Emergency Coordinator will ensure that, after a hazardous materials emergency has occurred, all recovered waste, contaminated soil and water will be disposed of in accordance with EPA guidelines. The Emergency Coordinator will see that all materials used in the containment or cleanup are replaced in a timely manner. The Emergency Coordinator will also ensure that an investigation be conducted to determine the cause of the incident and the steps will be taken to prevent its reoccurrence. The Emergency Coordinator shall notify NCDEQ within 24 hours of an attempted disposal of any waste the landfill is not permitted to receive, including waste from outside the area the landfill is permitted to serve. Within five days of the incident, the Emergency Coordinator must submit a written report to the NCDEQ, DWM, Solid Waste Section. The report must include the following: a. The name, address, and telephone umber of the facility b. The name, address and telephone number of the transporter c. The name address and telephone number of the waste generator d. When the incident took place e. Who was responsible for responding the incident (Hazmat Team, Environmental Clean-up contractor, etc.) f. The response actions taken g. The extent of human injuries caused by the incident h. An assessment of harm to both human health and environment i. The amount of materials recovered and disposed of the incident j. Additionally, the report should contain documentation of calls of notification to the state or EPA as appropriate. k. Note preventative measures, if any, and historical incidents at the site. 4 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix D – Water Quality Monitoring Plan D D Appendix D – Water Quality Monitoring Plan North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Dexter Matthews, Director Division of Waste Management Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Dee Freeman, Secretary 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 Phone: 919-508-8400 \ FAX: 919-715-4061 \ Internet: www.wastenotnc.org An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - 50 % Recycled \ 10 % Post Consumer Paper 1 May 14, 2009 Ms. Jeryl Covington City of Greensboro Environmental Services Department P.O. Box 3136 Greensboro, NC 27402 Re: Approval of Corrective Action Plan (CAP) White Street Landfill, Phase II, Guilford County, Permit #41-03 Dear Ms. Covington: The Solid Waste Section has reviewed the June 30, 2008 White Street Landfill Phase II Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and the April 2009 Revised White Street Landfill Phase II Corrective Action Plan (CAP) submitted on behalf of the City of Greensboro by S&ME, Inc. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 13B .1636, the City of Greensboro selected Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA), Phytoremediation, and maintaining a consistent contour within Phase II as the remedy to restore groundwater quality and effectively reduce the groundwater contamination at the facility. The Solid Waste Section approved the selected remedy for the White Street Landfill, Phase II on June 24, 2008. The Corrective Action Plan (CAP) proposes implementation of the following activities: Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) Phytoremediation Maintaining a consistent contour within Phase II A comprehensive MNA baseline will be established at the facility consisting of four consecutive quarterly sampling events. In addition, hybrid poplars and willows will be used in a phytoremediation system by enhancing the corrective action of the metal thallium and volatile organic compounds impacting groundwater downgradient from the facility. As a result, the Solid Waste Section hereby approves the Corrective Action Plan for immediate implementation. The implementation of the approved selected remedy shall now take place in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .1637, .0547, and as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. If the selected remedy proves to be ineffective, then the contingency plan located within the Corrective Action Plan shall be implemented. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter, please contact me at 919-508-8500. Thank you for your continued cooperation with this matter. Sincerely, Jaclynne Drummond Hydrogeologist Environmental Compliance Solid Waste Section 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 Phone: 919-508-8400 \ FAX: 919-715-4061 \ Internet: www.wastenotnc.org An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - 50 % Recycled \ 10 % Post Consumer Paper 2 cc: Connel Ware, S&ME, Inc. Greg Thomasson, City of Greensboro Mark Poindexter, Field Operations Supervisor Jason Watkins, Central District Supervisor Hugh Jernigan, Environmental Senior Specialist Ming Tai Chao, Permitting Engineer Ellen Lorscheider, Planning and Programs Manager Solid Waste Section Central Files PQLNCAC 2LI-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-8 MW-13 MW-14 std.BQL5.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL6.5BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL7BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL7BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL6.7BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL5.2 14BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL6BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL11BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1BQL BQL1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 1 1BQL 0.77 J1.5BQL BQL BQL dry BQL BQL BQL BQL 1 1Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterNCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA9/25/19961/5/199611/17/19957/11/19953/17/19959/9/1994TABLE 1BENZENEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILL7/6/19943/25/1994 Sampling Date3/24/200410/16/20034/15/20039/18/20023/7/20029/13/20013/12/20019/13/20003/27/20009/22/19993/26/199910/16/19985/5/19989/17/19973/26/19974/12/200710/19/20064/24/200610/11/20055/11/20052/17/20059/22/2004All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).9/27/2007PQL =BQL =NCAC 2L std.. = = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.Page 1 of 9 PQLNCAC 2LI-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-8 MW-13 MW-14 std.5.2BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.479 6BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.46.7 6.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.46.2 5.9BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.45BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL6BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL9BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL6.7BQL BQL BQL BQL6.9BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL6.6BQL BQL BQL BQL9 6.6BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL6.4BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL5BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL6BQL BQL BQL BQL7BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.42.9BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL3.3BQL 0.89 BQL BQL 5 1.41.8 5BQL BQL BQL BQL dry BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 1.4Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterNCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA9/13/20003/27/20009/22/19993/26/199910/16/19985/5/1998TABLE 21,4-DICHLOROBENZENEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILL3/24/2004 9/17/19973/26/19979/25/19961/5/199611/17/19957/11/19953/17/1995 = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).9/13/2001Sampling Date4/12/200710/19/20064/24/200610/11/20055/11/20052/17/20053/12/2001PQL =BQL =NCAC 2L std.. =4/15/20039/18/20023/7/200210/16/20039/27/20079/22/2004Page 2 of 9 PQLNCAC 2LI-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-7B II-8 MW-13 MW-14 std.BQL 1.9 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 0.9 BQL NA NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL56.2NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL93NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL73NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL82NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL100NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL63NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL90NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL10NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL180NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL20BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL5.5BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 2.8BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 1 2.8BQL BQL3.7BQL BQL BQL dry 1.2 BQL BQL BQL BQL 1 2.8Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterno corresponding NCAC 2L groundwater quality standardThe well was not installed at the time of the earlier sampling eventNCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA9/22/19993/26/199910/16/19985/5/19989/17/19973/26/1997TABLE 3TRICHLOROETHENEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILL9/25/19961/5/199611/17/19957/11/19953/17/19959/9/19947/6/19943/25/1994 Sampling Date4/12/200710/19/200610/16/20034/15/20034/24/200610/11/20055/11/20052/17/20059/13/20003/27/2000PQL =BQL =9/18/20023/7/20029/13/20013/12/20019/22/20043/24/20049/27/2007NCAC 2L std.. = = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).NI = ns =Page 3 of 9 PQLNCAC 2LI-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-7B II-8 MW-13 MW-14 std.BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL95.4NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL160NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL66NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL77NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL52NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL87NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL150NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL15NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL190NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL12NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL12NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL9NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL12NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL9.6NI BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL20BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL7BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL8.7BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL6.7BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL5BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL5.2BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5 0.7BQL BQL5.1BQL BQL BQL BQL3.6 1.8BQL BQL BQL 1 0.7BQL BQL3.2BQL BQL BQL dry1.6 0.49 JBQL BQL BQL 1 0.7Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterno corresponding NCAC 2L groundwater quality standardThe well was not installed at the time of the earlier sampling eventNCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA9/22/19993/26/199910/16/19985/5/19989/17/19973/26/1997TABLE 4TETRACHLOROETHENEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILL9/25/19961/5/199611/17/19957/11/19953/17/19959/9/19947/6/19943/25/1994 Sampling Date4/12/200710/19/200610/16/20034/15/20034/24/200610/11/20055/11/20052/17/20059/13/20003/27/2000PQL =BQL =9/18/20023/7/20029/13/20013/12/20019/22/20043/24/20049/27/2007NCAC 2L std.. = = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).ns =NI = Page 4 of 9 PQLNCAC 2LI-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-7B II-8 MW-13 MW-14 std.BQL93BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL9BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 0.015BQL BQL3.2BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 1 0.015BQL0.70 J 4.3BQL BQL BQL dry0.44 JBQL BQL BQL BQL 1 0.015Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterThe well was not installed at the time of the earlier sampling eventNA = Not analyzedNCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINASampling Date3/7/20029/13/20013/12/20019/13/20003/27/2000TABLE 5VINYL CHLORIDEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILL9/22/19993/26/199910/16/19985/5/19989/17/19973/26/19979/25/19961/5/199611/17/19957/11/19953/17/19959/9/19947/6/19943/25/1994 4/12/200710/19/20064/24/200610/11/200510/16/20034/15/20039/18/20025/11/20052/17/20059/22/20043/24/20049/27/2007NI = = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).PQL =BQL =NCAC 2L std.. =Page 5 of 9 Sampling DatePQLNCAC 2L NC DENR I-5 II-1 II-2 II-3 II-4 II-5 II-6 II-7 II-8 MW-13 MW-14 std.GPS (μg/L)3/25/1994 NA BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NA 10 ns 0.287/6/1994 NA BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA 10 ns0.289/9/1994 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NA 10 ns0.283/17/1995 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.287/11/1995 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.2811/17/1995 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.281/5/1996 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/25/1996 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.283/26/199714 14BQL BQL BQL BQL26BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/17/1997 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.285/5/199818BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.2810/16/1998 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.283/26/199915BQL BQL BQL BQL14 29BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/22/1999 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.283/27/2000 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/13/2000 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.283/12/2001 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/13/2001 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.283/7/2002 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/18/2002 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.284/15/2003 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.2810/16/2003 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.283/24/2004 BQL BQL BQL13BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.289/22/200414BQL BQL BQL BQL10BQL BQL BQL10BQL 10 ns0.282/17/2005 NA BQL BQL BQL BQL NA NA BQL BQL NA NA 10 ns0.285/11/200524 16 11BQL BQL BQL16BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.2810/11/200514 23BQL BQL BQL BQL25BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.284/24/200620.5 23.7BQL BQL BQL BQL18.2BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.2810/19/2006 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 10 ns0.284/12/2007 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL 5.5 ns0.289/27/2007 0.043 J 0.045 J 0.040 J 0.051 J 0.182.J 0.047 J dry 0.047 J BQL 0.041J 0.045J 5.5 ns0.28Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterns = no corresponding NCAC 2L groundwater quality standardNot analyzedNCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINANA = = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCDENR GPS groundwater standard.All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).PQL =BQL =NCAC 2L std.. =TABLE 6THALLIUMDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILLPage 6 of 9 Sampling DatePQLNCAC 2L II-7B II-9 II-10 II-11 II-12 II-2B II-13 std.9/13/2001 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.73/7/2002 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.79/18/2002 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.74/15/2003 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.710/16/2003 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.73/24/2004 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.79/22/2004 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.72/17/2005 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 5 0.75/11/2005 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI NI 5 0.710/11/2005 BQL NA NA NA NA NI NI 5 0.74/24/2006 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI NI 5 0.710/19/2006 BQL NA NA NA NA NI NI 5 0.74/12/20071.8NA NA NA NA NI NI 1 0.77/11/2007 NA NA NA NA NA2.3BQL 1 0.79/27/2007 0.49 J NA NA NA NA NA NA 1 0.7NCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINATABLE 7NES WELL DETECTS - TETRACHLOROETHENEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILLPQL =BQL =NCAC 2L std.. =S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationAll concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQLMethods Practical Quantitation Limits = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.Page 7 of 9 Sampling DatePQLNCAC 2L II-7B II-9 II-10 II-11 II-12 II-2B II-13 std.9/13/2001 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0153/7/2002 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0159/18/2002 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0154/15/2003 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.01510/16/2003 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0153/24/2004 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0159/22/2004 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0152/17/2005 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 0.0155/11/2005 BQL12BQL BQL BQL NI NI 10 0.0154/24/2006 BQL BQL BQL BQL BQL NI NI 10 0.0154/12/2007 BQL NA NA NA NA NI NI 1 0.0157/11/2007 NA NA NA NA NA3.2BQL 1 0.0159/27/2007 BQL NA NA NA NA NA NA 1 0.015NCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007S&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINAPQL =BQL =NCAC 2L std.. =Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsAll concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L). = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCAC 2L groundwater standard.15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterAnalytical results is less than the corresponding PQLTABLE 8NES WELL DETECTS - VINYL CHLORIDEDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILLPage 8 of 9 Sampling DatePQLNCAC 2L NC DENR II-7B II-9 II-10 II-11 II-12 II-2B II-13 std.GPS (μg/L)9/13/2001 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.283/7/2002 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.289/18/2002 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.284/15/2003 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.2810/16/2003 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.283/24/2004 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.289/22/2004 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.282/17/2005 BQL NI NI NI NI NI NI 10 ns0.285/11/2005 BQL BQL BQL12BQL NI NI 10 ns0.284/24/2006 BQL BQL BQL BQL25.3NI NI 10 ns0.284/12/2007 BQL NA NA NA NA NI NI 10 ns0.287/11/2007 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 5.5 ns0.289/27/2007 0.037 J NA NA NA NA NA NA 5.5 ns0.28NI = NA =NCDENR DWM changed from PQL to Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in 2007TABLE 9NES WELL DETECTS - THALLIUMDETECTION ABOVE 2L SUMMARY TABLEPHASE II - WHITE STREET LANDFILLGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINAS&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081Sample LocationPQL = Methods Practical Quantitation LimitsBQL =NCAC 2L std.. =All concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter (µ/L).Analytical results is less than the corresponding PQL15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2L .0200, Groundwater Quality Standards for Class GA groundwaterThe well was not installed at the time of the earlier sampling event = Orange cells indicate the reported concentration exceeds the NCDENR GPS groundwater standard.Not analyzedPage 1 of 1 Well ID Well ID Well ID Well ID Well ID Well IDParametersII-1 II-2 II-2B II-7 II-7B II-9Oxygen0.47 3 0.78 2 0.16 3 0.96 2 0.92 2 0.19 3Nitrate0.015 2 0.013 2 0.01 2 2.2 0 0.023 2 0.41 2Iron, Ferrous0.042 0 0.042 0 1.7 3 0.042 0 0.042 0 0.042 0Sulfate25 0 25 0 25 0 4.7 2 0.1 2 40 0Sulfide0.1 0 0.1 0 0.1 0 0.1 0 0.1 0 0.1 0Methane0.135 0 3.49 3 2.33 3 0.009 0 0.003 0 0.002 0ORP-316 2 -302 2 -373 2 -268 2 -282 2 -319 2pH6.33 0 6.86 0 6.32 0 5.42 0 10.43 -2 5.51 0Total Organic Carbon15 0 2.2 0 3.3 0 1.3 0 3.1 0 9.2 0Temperature (oC)13.36 0 17.86 0 19.22 0 14.27 0 15.14 0 15.37 0Chloride450 2 12 2 11 2 4.3 2 4.8 2 6 2BTEX1.27* 0 2.87 2 BQL** 0 1.27* 0 1.27* 0 BQL** 0Trichloroethene0.25* 2 3.6 2 BQL** 0 0.25* 0 0.25* 0 BQL** 0Dichloroethene0.46* 0 0.46* 0 BQL** 0 0.46* 0 0.46* 0 BQL** 0Vinyl Chloride0.3 2 3.6 2 BQL** 0 0.3* 0 0.3* 0 BQL** 01,1,1 Trichloroethane0.27 0 0.27 0 BQL** 0 0.27* 0 0.27* 0 BQL** 0Chloroethene0.3 2 0.3 2 BQL** 0 0.3* 0 0.3* 0 BQL** 0Total Point Value Score --15 -- 19 -- 15 -- 8 -- 8 -- 9If the Point Total for an individual sampling location equals 15 or more points, it is likely that anaerobic biodegradation(i.e. reductive dechlorination) is occuring at that locationResults in mg/LPoint value system based on mg/L* = Consituents Not Detected and reported limits are below laboratory method detection limits** = Results are from wells sampled April 2007BQL = Below Quanitation LimitsS&ME PROJECT NO. 1584-98-081TABLE 10Point ValuePoint ValuePoint ValuePoint ValuePoint ValuePoint ValueGROUNDWATER ANALYTICAL RESULTS for PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF ANAEROBIC BOIDEGRADATION PROCESSESWHITE STREET LANDFILLGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINAS:\1584\PROJECTS MASTER\Projects 1998\081 City of Greensboro\Corrective Action Plan\NCDENR Electronic (CD) Report Folder\Natural Attenuation Tables 6-2-08 City of Greensboro | White Street Landfill – Permit AmendmentAttachment D1 – NCDEQ Monitoring Memos D1 Attachment D1 – NCDEQ Monitoring Memos PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary MICHAEL SCOTT Director State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Waste Management 1646 Mail Service Center | 217 West Jones Street | Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 919 707 8200 T September 9, 2016 UMEMORANDUM To: Solid Waste Directors, Public Works Directors, Landfill Operators, and Landfill Owners From: The Solid Waste Section Reference: Guidelines for 14-Day Notification of Groundwater Exceedances Form Submittal per rule: 15A NCAC 13B .1633(c)(1) • The 14-day notification form should be submitted whenever a groundwater protection standard (GWPS) is exceeded for the first time. o As defined in 13B .1634(g)(h), a GWPS will be either of the following: the 2L standard (most cases); 2L Interim Maximum Allowable Concentration; a groundwater protection standard calculated by the SWS; or a site-specific statistical background level approved by the SWS. • If a facility is undergoing assessment or corrective action, the 14-day notification form should be submitted UONLYU when the constituent with the reported exceedance is not being addressed through assessment or corrective action. • If a facility plans to conduct a re-sampling event to confirm the initial exceedance, the 14-day notification form should be submitted UONLYU when the re-sampling event analytical data confirms the initial exceedance. Groundwater Protection Standard Exceedance*YESIs Facility Currently in Assessment or Corrective Action?NoIs Assessment or CA addressing the Constituent w/ current exceedance value(s)? No 14‐Day Notification STOPWill verification resampling & Analysis be conducted?Does Verification Sampling Confirm GWPS Exceedance(s)?Submit 14‐Day Notification Form to SWSNCDWM Solid Waste Section 14‐Day Notification of GWPS Exceedances Flowchart [per Rule 15A NCAC 13B .1633(c)(1)]Proceed with Alternative Source Demonstration (ASD) or AssessmentAugust 2016NOTE:*GWPS = see Rule 15A NCAC 13B .1634(g)(h)NoNoYESNo 14‐Day Notification STOPYESNoYESYESNo NC DEQ Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste 14-Day Notification of Groundwater Protection Standard Exceedance(s) Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC General Statute 132-1. As such, these documents are available for inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132-6). Instructions: • Prepare one form for each individually monitored unit. • Please type or print legibly. • Attach a notification table with values that attain or exceed applicable groundwater protection standards. • Send the original signed and sealed form, any tables, and Electronic Data Deliverable to: Compliance Unit, NCDEQ-DWM, Solid Waste Section, 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1646. Solid Waste Monitoring Data Submittal Information Name of entity submitting data (laboratory, consultant, facility owner): Contact for questions about data formatting. Include data preparer's name, telephone number and E-mail address: Name: Phone: E-mail: Facility name: Facility Address: Facility Permit # Actual sampling dates (e.g., October 20-24, 2006) Environmental Status: (Check all that apply) Initial/Background Monitoring Detection Monitoring Assessment Monitoring Corrective Action Additional Information: A notification of values exceeding a groundwater protection standard as defined in 15A NCAC 13B .1634(g)(h) is attached. It includes a list of groundwater monitoring points, dates, analytical values, NC 2L groundwater standard, NC Solid Waste GWPS and preliminary analysis of the cause and significance of any concentration. A re-sampling event was conducted to confirm the exceedances. Certification To the best of my knowledge, the information reported and statements made on this data submittal and attachments are true and correct. Furthermore, I have attached complete notification of any sampling values meeting or exceeding groundwater standards or explosive gas levels, and a preliminary analysis of the cause and significance of concentrations exceeding groundwater standards. I am aware that there are significant penalties for making any false statement, representation, or certification including the possibility of a fine and imprisonment. Facility Representative Name (Print) Title (Area Code) Telephone Number Signature Affix NC Licensed/Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer Seal Revised 6/2016 Date Facility Representative Address NC PG/PE Firm License Number (if applicable effective May 1, 2009) Alternate Source Demonstration(s) have been approved for the following constituents with report date: per rule: 15A NCAC 13B .1633(c)(1) North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Waste Management Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-82111 Phone: 919-707-8200 Phone: 828-296-4500 http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/ An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 1 November 5, 2014 MEMORANDUM To: Solid Waste Directors, Public Works Directors, Landfill Operators, and Landfill Owners From: Solid Waste Section Re: Groundwater, Surface Water, Soil, Sediment, and Landfill Gas Electronic Document Submittal The Solid Waste Section is continuing its efforts to improve efficiencies in document management. All groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, and landfill gas documents submitted to the Solid Waste Section are stored electronically and are made readily available for the public to view on our webpage. Please remember that hard copies/paper copies are not required, and should not be submitted. The submittal of these electronic documents following a consistent electronic document protocol will also assist us in our review. Please follow these procedures when submitting all groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, and landfill gas documents to the Solid Waste Section. Submittal Method and Formatting All files must be in portable document format (pdf) except for Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) unless otherwise specified by the Solid Waste Section. All pdf files should meet these requirements: o Optical Characteristic Recognition (OCR) applied; o Minimum of 300 dpi; o Free of password protections and/or encryptions (applies to EDDs as well); o Optimized to reduce file size; and o Please begin using the following naming convention when submitting all electronic files: Permit Number (00-00)_Date of Document (YYYYMMDD). For example: 00-00_20140101. Please submit all files via email or by file transfer protocol (FTP) via email to the appropriate Hydrogeologist unless otherwise specified by the Solid Waste Section. If the electronic file is greater than 20 MB, please submit the file via FTP or on a CD. If submitting a CD, please mail the CD to the appropriate Hydrogeologist. The CD should be labeled with the facility name, permit number, county, name of document, date of monitoring event (if applicable), and the date of document. Please be sure a signed Environmental Monitoring Data Form is submitted as part of the electronic file for all water quality and landfill gas documents (monitoring, alternate source demonstration, assessment, investigation, corrective action). This completed form should be the first page of the document before the cover/title page and should not be submitted as an individual file. Blank forms can be downloaded at http://www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/EnvMonitoring/NCEnvMonRptForm.pdf Monitoring Data Monitoring data documents may include any or all of the following: 1) groundwater and surface water monitoring; 2) soil and sediment, and 3) landfill gas monitoring. In addition to the above procedures, at a minimum, please include the following: Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring A copy of the laboratory report(s). A copy of the sampling log(s). A separate table of detections and exceedances for each monitoring location. 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-82111 Phone: 919-707-8200 Phone: 828-296-4500 http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/ An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 2 o All analytical results should be reported in micrograms per liter (ug/L) except for field parameters and specific Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) parameters. o Please also include the laboratory’s method detection limit (MDL) in ug/L, the Solid Waste Section Limit (SWSL) in ug/L, the appropriate NC regulatory standard in ug/L (2L, 2B, GWPS, IMAC), and the Federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) in ug/L. o Please BOLD each exceedance result. A separate table of field parameters for each monitoring location. An Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) spreadsheet for each monitoring event submitted in the correct format. All analytical results should be reported in micrograms per liter (ug/L) except for field parameters and specific Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) parameters. The blank EDD template can be downloaded at http://www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/enviro_monitoring.asp. Please pay attention to the formats within the spreadsheet. Any EDD received that is not formatted correctly will be emailed back to be resubmitted via email within five (5) days. A separate groundwater monitoring well construction table. o Please also include the date the well was drilled, well diameter, total well depth, depth to top of screened interval (in feet), screened interval (in feet), geology of screened interval, TOC elevation, ground elevation, groundwater elevation, GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), and depth to water (in feet). A separate groundwater table with groundwater flow rate(s). A recent facility figure that includes labeled groundwater and surface water monitoring locations. A groundwater flow map with an arrow(s) indicating flow direction(s), including date the measurements were taken. Soil and Sediment Sampling A copy of the laboratory report(s). A copy of the sampling log(s). A separate table of detections and exceedances for each sampling location. o Please also include the results in micrograms per liter (ug/L), the laboratory’s method detection limit (MDL) in ug/L, and the appropriate NC regulatory standard (PSRG) in ug/L. o Please BOLD each exceedance result. A separate table of soil and/or sediment characteristics. A recent facility figure that includes labeled sampling locations. Landfill Gas Monitoring A blank Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form can be found within the Landfill Gas Monitoring Guidance document and can be downloaded at http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=da699f7e-8c13-4249-9012- 16af8aefdc7b&groupId=38361. A separate table of landfill gas detections and exceedances for each monitoring location. Please BOLD each exceedance result. A recent facility figure that includes labeled landfill gas monitoring locations (both permanent and temporary). If you have any questions or concerns regarding electronic submittals, please feel free to contact the Hydrogeologist overseeing your facility. The Solid Waste Section greatly appreciates your assistance on this matter. Working together, we can continue to provide excellent customer service to you and to the public. Jackie Drummond, Asheville Regional Office, 828-296-4706, jaclynne.drummond@ncdenr.gov Ervin Lane, Raleigh Central Office, 919-707-8288, ervin.lane@ncdenr.gov Elizabeth Werner, Raleigh Central Office, 919-707-8253, elizabeth.werner@ncdenr.gov Christine Ritter, Raleigh Central Office, 919-707-8254, christine.ritter@ncdenr.gov Perry Sugg, Raleigh Central Office, 919-707-8258, perry.sugg@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Dexter Matthews, Director Division of Waste Management Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Dee Freeman, Secretary 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 Phone: 919-508-8400 \ FAX: 919-715-4061 \ Internet: www.wastenotnc.org An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - 50 % Recycled \ 10 % Post Consumer Paper June 25, 2010 MEMORANDUM To: Solid Waste Directors, Landfill Owners/Operators, and North Carolina Certified Laboratories From: North Carolina Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section Re: Tetrahydrofuran Analysis at Construction and Demolition Landfills Based upon historical sampling results, health and environmental concerns, and an ongoing EPA evaluation of tetrahydrofuran (THF), the Solid Waste Section (Section) is requiring, in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0601, that Construction and Demolition Landfills (CDLFs) begin analyzing ground and surface water samples collected after January 1, 2011 for THF. The purpose of this memorandum is to inform CDLF owners and operators and laboratories that are involved in the collection or analysis of environmental samples of this requirement. Although the North Carolina Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch previously established a health based standard for THF, there are currently no established Maximum Contaminant Levels or 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Standards due to the lack of historical toxicological data necessary to promulgate regulatory standards. However, THF analysis is currently required at CDLFs located in several states throughout the U.S. and has been shown to be a constituent of concern in groundwater at CDLFs for several years. In addition, THF has been documented as a contaminant associated with CDLF leachate. Due to the potential health hazards associated with THF and its documented presence at CDLFs, the Section has determined that CDLFs should begin analyzing ground and surface water samples for THF to ensure protection of human health and the environment. Although regulatory standards have not yet been established for THF, its presence in groundwater must be determined in order to accurately assess the risks at each CDLF and determine if regulatory standards need to be established. The Section will reevaluate monitoring requirements for THF in the future after enough data has been collected to determine the extent of THF at C&D facilities. Laboratories are advised to contact the Division of Water Quality-Laboratory Section- Certification Branch prior to initiating THF analysis using Method 8260. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jaclynne Drummond (919-508- 8500) or Ervin Lane (919-508-8516). Thank you for your continued cooperation with this matter. City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix E – Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plan E Appendix E – Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plan Construction Quality Assurance Plan White Street C&D Landfill Permit Renewal Greensboro, North Carolina December 2016 Revised May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Contents Contents Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i 1.0 General .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Definitions Relating to Construction Quality ................................................................... 1 1.3 Parties to Construction Quality Assurance ..................................................................... 2 1.4 Scope of Construction Quality Assurance Plan .............................................................. 4 1.5 Units ............................................................................................................................... 4 1.6 References ..................................................................................................................... 4 1.7 Site and Project Control .................................................................................................. 4 2.0 Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance .............................................. 7 2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Low Permeability Soil Cap .............................................................................................. 7 2.3 Soils Testing ................................................................................................................... 8 2.4 Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance .......................................... 8 3.0 Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance .................................................................. 9 3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 9 3.2 Topsoil Layer ................................................................................................................ 10 3.3 Materials Testing .......................................................................................................... 10 3.4 Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance ............................................................. 10 4.0 Surveying Construction Quality Control ........................................................................... 11 4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11 4.2 Survey Control .............................................................................................................. 11 4.3 Surveying Personnel .................................................................................................... 11 4.4 Precision and Accuracy ................................................................................................ 11 4.5 Lines and Grades ......................................................................................................... 11 4.6 Frequency and Spacing ................................................................................................ 12 4.7 Thickness Measurements ............................................................................................. 12 4.8 Tolerances .................................................................................................................... 13 4.9 Documentation ............................................................................................................. 13 5.0 Construction Quality Assurance Documentation .............................................................. 13 5.1 Documentation ............................................................................................................. 13 5.2 Recordkeeping ............................................................................................................. 13 i City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Contents 5.3 CQA Photographic Reporting Data Sheets .................................................................. 15 5.4 Design and/or Project Technical Specification Changes .............................................. 15 5.5 CQA Progress Reports ................................................................................................. 15 5.6 Signature and Final Report ........................................................................................... 16 5.7 Storage of Records ....................................................................................................... 16 Figures Figure 1 CQA/CQC Lines of Authority and Communication ......................................................... 3 ii City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan General 1.0 General 1.1 Introduction This Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plan (Plan) has been prepared to provide the Owner, Engineer, and CQA Consultant the means to govern the construction quality and to satisfy landfill certification requirements under current solid waste management regulations. More specifically, this Plan addresses the soils components of the closure cap system. The cap system, as referenced herein, generally consists of a compacted low permeability soil layer and a topsoil layer. General references to the various components in this Plan as the "cap system" is intended to be as described herein. The Plan is divided into the following sections: • Section 1.0 General • Section 2.0 Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance • Section 3.0 Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance • Section 4.0 Surveying Construction Quality Control • Section 5.0 Construction Quality Assurance Documentation 1.2 Definitions Relating to Construction Quality 1.2.1 Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) In the context of this Plan, CQA is defined as a planned and systematic program employed by the Owner to assure conformity of the cap system installation with Contract Drawings and the project specifications. CQA is provided by the CQA Consultant as a representative of the Owner and is independent from the Contractor and all manufacturers. The CQA program is designed to provide adequate confidence that items or services meet contractual and regulatory requirements and will perform satisfactorily in service. 1.2.2 Construction Quality Control (CQC) Construction Quality Control (CQC) refers to actions taken the Contractor to ensure that the materials and the workmanship meet the requirements of this Plan and the project specifications. In the case of the cap system, CQC is provided by the Contractor's CQC. 1.2.3 CQC/CQA Certification Document At the completion of construction, a certification document will be prepared by the CQA Consultant and be submitted to State Solid Waste Regulators. The certification report will include all CQC testing performed by the CQC Consultant and all CQA conformance testing performed by the CQA Consultant. 1.2.4 Discrepancies Between Documents The Plan is intended to be a supporting document to improve the overall documentation of the Work. The Plan is less specific from the project specifications, and conflicts may exist between the documents. The Contractor is instructed to bring discrepancies to the attention of the 1 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan General Engineer or CQA Consultant for resolution. The Engineer has the sole authority to determine resolution of discrepancies existing within the Contract Documents. Unless otherwise determined by the Engineer, the more stringent requirement shall be the controlling resolution. Reference is made to the project specifications, Section 00700 - General Conditions. 1.3 Parties to Construction Quality Assurance 1.3.1 Description of the Parties The parties to CQA and QC include the Owner, Project Manager, Engineer, Contractor, CQA Consultant, soils CQA laboratory, CQC Consultant, and soils CQC laboratory. The lines of authority and communications between each of the parties involved in the CQA and CQC are illustrated in Figure 1 (see page 4). 1.3.1.1 OWNER The Owner is the City of Greensboro (City), who owns and/or is responsible for the facility. 1.3.1.2 PROJECT MANAGER The Project Manager is the official representative of the Owner. The Project Manager serves as communications coordinator for the project, initiating the resolution, preconstruction, and construction meetings outlined in Section 1.7. The Project Manager shall also be responsible for proper resolution of all quality issues that arise during construction. 1.3.1.3 ENGINEER The Engineer is responsible for the engineering design, drawings, plans, and project specifications for the cap system. 1.3.1.4 CONTRACTOR The Contractor is responsible for the construction of the low permeability soil cap and topsoil layer. The Contractor is responsible for submittal coordination and the overall CQC on the project. 2 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan General Figure 1 CQA/CQC Lines of Authority and Communication 1.3.1.5 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE CONSULTANT The CQA Consultant is a representative of the Owner and is responsible for observing, testing, and documenting activities related to the CQC/CQA of the earthworks at the site. The CQA Consultant is also responsible for issuing a facility certification report, sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in North Carolina. 1.3.1.6 SOILS CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY The soils CQA laboratory is a party, independent from the Owner, that is responsible for conducting geotechnical tests on conformance samples of soils used in the cap system. The soils CQA laboratory service cannot be provided by any party involved with the Contractor. 1.3.1.7 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT The CQC Consultant is a representative of the Contractor and is responsible for the earthwork and low permeability soil cap quality control sampling and testing. The term CQC Consultant shall be used to designate the Engineer in charge of the QC work. The personnel of the CQC Consultant also includes QC monitors, who are also located at the site for construction observation and monitoring. The CQC Consultant is responsible for the timely conveyance of CQC testing results to the CQA Consultant. City of Greensboro - Design Engineer (HDR) NC DEQ Dept. Solid Waste Certification Document Project Manager (HDR) Contractor CQA Soils Laboratory CQC Consultant Subcontractors CQA Program CQC Program CQA Consultant CQC Soils Laboratory 3 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan General 1.3.1.8 SOILS CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY The Soils CQC laboratory is a party, independent from the Contractor, which is responsible for conducting geotechnical tests on conformance samples of soils used in the cap system. 1.3.2 Qualifications of the Parties The following qualifications are required of all parties involved with the manufacture, fabrication, installation, transportation, and CQC/CQA of all materials for the cap system. Where applicable, these qualifications must be submitted by the Contractor to the Project Manager for review and approval. 1.3.2.1 CONTRACTOR Qualifications of the Contractor are specific to the construction contract and independent of this CQA Plan. 1.3.2.2 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE CONSULTANT The CQA Consultant will act as the Owner's CQA Representative and will report to the Project Manager. The CQA Consultant will perform conformance testing to satisfy the requirements of this Plan, will observe the CQC work performed by the CQC Consultant, and will prepare the certification document incorporating both CQA and CQC test data. The CQA Consultant will have experience in the CQC/CQA aspects of landfill cap system construction and soils testing, and be familiar with American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and other related industry standards. The activities of the CQA Consultant will be performed under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer. 1.3.2.3 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT The CQC Consultant will be a party, independent from the Contractor. The CQC Consultant will be experienced with soils, including low permeability soil caps. The CQC Consultant will satisfy the requirements of the project specifications and be approved by the Project Manager. The activities of the CQC Consultant will be performed under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer. 1.4 Scope of Construction Quality Assurance Plan The scope of this Plan includes the CQA of the soils components of the cap system for the subject facility. The CQA for the selection, evaluation, and placement of the soils is included in the scope. This document is intended to be used in concert with the CQC requirements presented in the project specifications. 1.5 Units In this Plan, all properties and dimensions are expressed in United States units. 1.6 References The Plan includes references to the most recent version of the test procedures of the ASTM. 1.7 Site and Project Control To guarantee a high degree of quality during installation, clear, open channels of communication are essential. To that end, meetings are critical. 4 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan General 1.7.1 CQA/CQC Resolution Meeting Prior to field mobilization by the Contractor, a Resolution Meeting will be held. This meeting will include all parties then involved, including the Project Manager, the CQA Consultant, the Engineer, the Contractor, and the CQC Consultant. The purpose of this meeting is to begin planning for coordination of tasks, anticipate any problems which might cause difficulties and delays in construction, and, above all, review the CQA and CQC Plans to all of the parties involved. It is imperative that the rules regarding testing, repair, etc., be known and accepted by all. This meeting should include all of the following activities: • communicate to all parties any relevant documents; • review critical design details of the project; • review the site-specific CQA and CQC Plans; • make any appropriate modifications to the CQA and CQC Plans to ensure that they specify all testing activities that are necessary; • reach a consensus on the CQA/CQC quality control procedures, especially on methods for determining acceptability of the soils; • review the proposed cap system; • select testing equipment and review protocols for testing and placement of general earthwork materials; • confirm methods for the low permeability soil cap material selection testing, acceptable zone determinations, and test strip installation; and • confirm the methods for documenting and reporting, for distributing documents and reports, and confirm the lines of authority and communication. The meeting will be documented by the Project Manager and minutes will be transmitted to all parties. 1.7.2 CQA/CQC Preconstruction Meeting A Preconstruction Meeting will be held at the site prior to placement of the low permeability soil cap. At a minimum, the meeting will be attended by the Project Manager, Engineer, the CQA Consultant, the Contractor, and the CQC Consultant. Specific topics considered for this meeting include: • make any appropriate modifications to the CQA and CQC Plans; • review the responsibilities of each party; • review lines of authority and communication; • review methods for documenting and reporting, and for distributing documents and reports; • establish protocols for testing; • establish protocols for handling deficiencies, repairs, and retesting; • review the time schedule for all operations; 5 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan General • review repair procedures; and • establish soil stockpiling locations (if any). The meeting will be documented by the Project Manager and minutes will be transmitted to all parties. The Resolution Meeting and the Preconstruction Meeting may be held as one meeting or separate meetings, depending on the direction of the Project Manager. 1.7.3 Daily and Weekly CQA/CQC Progress Meetings A weekly progress meeting will be held between the Project Manager, the CQA Consultant, the Contractor, the CQC Consultant, and representatives from any other involved parties. This meeting will discuss current progress, planned activities for the next week, and any new business or revisions to the work. The CQA Consultant will log any problems, decisions or questions arising at this meeting in his daily report. Any matter requiring action which is raised in this meeting will be reported to the appropriate parties. A daily meeting will be held between the CQA Consultant, the CQC Consultant, and representatives from any other involved parties. This meeting will discuss current progress, planned activities for the next shift, and any new business or revisions to the work. The CQA Consultant will log any problems, decisions, or questions arising at this meeting in his daily report. Any matter requiring action which is raised in this meeting will be reported to the appropriate parties. Meeting frequency will depend on the schedule of the project and the mutual agreement of all parties involved. 1.7.4 Program or Work Deficiency Meetings A special meeting will be held when and if a problem or deficiency is present or likely to occur. At a minimum, the meeting will be attended by all interested parties, the Contractor, the Project Manager, and the CQA Consultant. If the problem requires a design modification, the Engineer should also be present. The purpose of the meeting is to define and resolve the problem or work deficiency as follows: • define and discuss the problem or deficiency; • review alternative solutions; and • implement an action plan to resolve the problem or deficiency. The meeting will be documented by the Project Manager and minutes will be transmitted to affected parties. 6 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance 2.0 Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance 2.1 Introduction This section of the Plan addresses the low permeability soil cap, and outlines the soils CQA program to be implemented with regard to materials confirmation, laboratory and field confirmation test requirements, overview and interfacing with the Contractor's CQC Program, and resolution of problems. 2.2 Low Permeability Soil Cap 2.2.1 Subgrade The subgrade material below the low permeability soil cap will be prepared by the Contractor prior to the placement of fill. The CQC Consultant will provide density testing of the pre-fill subgrade at the frequency specified in the project specifications. The CQA Consultant will observe the proof roll by the Contractor, review the density test data provided by the CQC Consultant, and provide verification that the pre-fill subgrade is acceptable. The CQA Consultant may conduct confirmation density testing as deemed appropriate. The CQA Consultant will visually examine the surface of the subgrade to verify that any potentially deleterious materials have been removed. The subgrade material below the low permeability soil cap is composed of controlled fill and in situ soils. The Contractor shall place controlled fill as required to cover exposed waste and to fill depressions in the subgrade in accordance with the project specifications. The CQC Consultant shall provide testing of the controlled fill material in accordance with the project specifications. The CQA Consultant will provide confirmation testing of the controlled fill as deemed appropriate. 2.2.2 Low Permeability Soil Cap Material The low permeability soil cap shall be placed and compacted in accordance with the project specifications. The CQC Consultant shall conduct field density and moisture tests at the frequency presented in the project specifications. The CQA Consultant shall provide conformance tests at a frequency of approximately 10 percent of the required CQC tests. Additional CQA conformance testing may be performed at the discretion of the CQA Consultant. Hydraulic Conductivity, Atterberg Limits, and Percent Fines testing of the low permeability soil cap material shall be performed by the CQC Consultant in accordance with the project specifications. Additional CQA conformance testing may be performed at the discretion of the CQA Consultant. Thickness measurement shall be conducted in accordance with the project specifications by the CQC Consultant and observed by the CQA Consultant. 7 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance 2.3 Soils Testing 2.3.1 Test Methods All testing used to evaluate the suitability or conformance of soils materials will be carried out in accordance with the project specifications. 2.3.2 Soils Testing Requirements The soil CQC testing must comply with the minimum frequencies presented in the project specifications. The frequency of CQA testing required will be determined by the CQA Consultant in light of the potential variability of materials and the acceptance/failure rate of the CQC testing. 2.4 Low Permeability Soil Cap Construction Quality Assurance CQA will be performed on low permeability soil cap construction. CQA evaluation will consist of: (1) monitoring the work and observing the CQC testing; and (2) performing laboratory and field conformance tests. Laboratory CQA conformance tests will be conducted on samples taken at the borrow source, stockpile, and during the course of the work prior to construction. Field CQA conformance tests will be conducted during the course of the work. 2.4.1 Monitoring The CQA Consultant shall monitor and document the construction of the low permeability soil cap. Monitoring the construction work for the subgrade and the soil cap includes the following: • observing CQC testing to determine the water content and other physical properties of the subgrade and low permeability soil cap during compaction and compilation of the data; • monitoring the loose thickness of lifts as placed; • monitoring the action of the compaction and/or heavy hauling equipment on the construction surface (i.e., penetration, pumping, cracking. etc.); and • monitoring the number of passes used to compact each lift. 2.4.2 Construction Quality Assurance Judgmental Testing During construction, the frequency of conformance testing may be increased at the discretion of the CQA Consultant when visual observations of construction performance indicate a potential problem. Additional testing for suspected areas will be considered when: • the rollers slip during rolling operation; • the lift thickness is greater than specified; • the fill material is at an improper moisture content; • fewer than the specified number of roller passes are made; • dirt-clogged rollers are used to compact the material; • the rollers may not have used optimum ballast; • the fill materials differ substantially from those specified; or • the degree of compaction is doubtful. 8 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance 2.4.3 Perforations in Cap Perforations that must be filled will include, but not be limited to, the following: • nuclear density test probe locations; • permeability sampling locations; and/or • thickness checks. Unless otherwise noted, or as directed by the Project Manager, all perforations of the subgrade and low permeability soil cap by probes or sample tubes will be backfilled in accordance with project specifications. The CQA Consultant will observe and confirm that adequate procedures are being employed. 2.4.4 Deficiencies If a defect is discovered in the low permeability soil cap product, the CQC Consultant will immediately determine the extent and nature of the defect. If the defect is indicated by an unsatisfactory test result, the CQC Consultant will determine the extent of the deficient area by additional tests, observations, a review of records, or other appropriate means. If the defect is related to adverse site conditions, such as overly wet soils or surface desiccation, the CQC Consultant will define the limits and nature of the defect. 2.4.4.1 NOTIFICATION After determining the extent and nature of a defect, the CQC Consultant will notify the Project Manager, the CQA Consultant, and Contractor and schedule appropriate retests when the work deficiency is corrected. The CQA Consultant shall observe all retests on defects. 2.4.4.2 REPAIRS AND RETESTING The Contractor will correct the deficiency to the satisfaction of the CQA Consultant. If a project specification criterion cannot be met, or unusual weather conditions hinder work, then the CQC Consultant will develop and present to the Project Manager and CQA Consultant suggested solutions for approval. All retests recommended by the CQC Consultant must verify that the defect has been corrected before any additional work is performed by the Contractor in the area of the deficiency. The CQA Consultant will verify that all installation requirements are met and that all submittals are provided. 3.0 Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance 3.1 Introduction This section of the Plan addresses the topsoil layer of the cap system and outlines the CQA program to be implemented with regard to materials confirmation, laboratory and field test requirements, overview and interfacing with the Contractor's CQC Program, and resolution of problems. 9 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance 3.2 Topsoil Layer 3.2.1 Topsoil Layer Material The topsoil layer shall be placed in accordance with the project specifications. The CQC Consultant will provide thickness testing of the material at the frequency specified in the project specifications. 3.3 Materials Testing 3.3.1 Test Methods All testing used to evaluate the suitability or conformance of topsoil layer materials will be carried out in accordance with the project specifications. 3.3.2 Material Testing Requirements The material CQC testing must comply with the minimum frequencies presented in the project specifications. The frequency of CQA testing will be determined by the CQA Consultant in light of the potential variability of the materials and the acceptance/failure rate of the CQC testing. 3.4 Topsoil Layer Construction Quality Assurance CQA evaluation of the topsoil layer will consist of monitoring the work and observing the CQC testing. 3.4.1 Monitoring The CQA Consultant shall monitor and document the construction of the topsoil layer. Monitoring the construction work for the topsoil layer includes the following: • verifying material meets specification requirements for topsoil; • monitor placement of material to ensure that it is accomplished in a manner that does not damage the low permeability soil cap; • review CQC Consultant thickness testing results and conduct confirmation thickness testing as deemed appropriate; and, • verify that the finished surface is free of stones, sticks, or other material 1 IN or more in any dimension and suitable for seeding. 3.4.2 Deficiencies If a defect is discovered in the topsoil layer product, the CQC Consultant will immediately determine the extent and nature of the defect and report it to the CQA Consultant. If the defect is indicated by an unsatisfactory test result, the CQC Consultant will determine the extent of the deficient area by additional tests, observations, a review of records, or other means that the CQA Consultant deems appropriate. 3.4.2.1 NOTIFICATION After determining the extent and nature of a defect, the CQC Consultant will notify the Project Manager and Contractor and schedule appropriate retests when the work deficiency is corrected. The CQA Consultant shall observe all retests on defects. 10 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Surveying Construction Quality Control 3.4.2.2 REPAIRS AND RETESTING The Contractor will correct the deficiency to the satisfaction of the CQA Consultant. If a project specification criterion cannot be met, or unusual weather conditions hinder work, then the CQC Consultant will develop and present to the Project Manager suggested solutions for his approval. All retests recommended by the CQC Consultant must verify that the defect has been corrected before any additional work is performed by the Contractor in the area of the deficiency. The CQA Consultant will verify that all installation requirements are met and that all submittals are provided. 4.0 Surveying Construction Quality Control 4.1 Introduction Surveying of lines and grades is conducted on an ongoing basis during construction of the cap system. Close CQC of the surveying is absolutely essential to ensure that slopes are properly constructed. The surveying conducted at the site shall be performed by the Contractor. 4.2 Survey Control Permanent benchmarks and baseline control points are to be established for the site at locations convenient for daily tie-in. The vertical and horizontal controls for this benchmark will be established within normal land surveying standards. 4.3 Surveying Personnel The Contractor's survey crew will consist of a senior surveyor, and as many surveying CQC monitors as are required to satisfactorily undertake the requirements for the work. All surveying CQC Personnel will be experienced in the provision of these services, including detailed and accurate documentation. All surveying will be performed under the direct supervision of a registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor licensed in the state in which the project is located. The Licensed Land Surveyor may be the senior surveyor. 4.4 Precision and Accuracy A wide variety of survey equipment is available to meet the requirements of this project. The survey instruments used for this work should be sufficiently precise and accurate to meet the needs of the project. All survey instruments should be capable of reading to a precision of 0.01- foot and with a setting accuracy of 20 seconds (5.6 x 10-3 degrees). 4.5 Lines and Grades The following surfaces shall be surveyed to verify the lines and grades achieved during construction. The survey should at least include (as deemed appropriate by the Engineer and CQA Consultant): 11 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Surveying Construction Quality Control • one or more construction baselines; • a working grid with a sufficient number of benchmarks; • surface of the subgrade; • all existing structures within closure area; • surface of the low permeability soil cap component; • surface of the topsoil layer; • elevations and locations of temporary berms; • top/toe of all perimeter berms, roads, and channels; • location of edge of final cover; and • locations and invert elevations of slope drains. Laser planes are highly recommended for achieving the correct lines and grades during construction of each surface. 4.6 Frequency and Spacing All surveying will be carried out immediately upon completion of a given installation to facilitate progress and avoid delaying commencement of the next installation. In addition, spot checks, as determined by the senior surveyor, CQA Consultant, or Project Manager, during construction may be necessary to assist the Contractor in complying with the required grades. The following spacings and locations will be provided by the CQC surveyor, as a minimum, for survey points: • surfaces with slopes less than 10 percent will be surveyed on a square grid not wider than 100 feet; • on slopes greater than 10 percent, a square grid not wider than 100 feet will be used; however in any case, a line of survey points at the crest, midpoint, and toe of the slope will be taken; and • a line of survey points no farther apart than 100 feet will be taken along any slope break (this will include the inside edge and outside edge of any bench on a slope). 4.7 Thickness Measurements The CQC surveyor, as a representative of the Contractor, shall obtain top and bottom elevations of the low permeability soil cap and topsoil layer at a maximum 100-foot grid points and at all grade break lines. The procedure for obtaining top and bottom elevations shall be agreed to by the CQA Consultant and Engineer prior to construction. The CQC surveyor shall review the survey information with the Contractor to ensure that the survey demonstrates compliance with the project technical specifications. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and reporting to the CQA Consultant any areas of non-compliance evidenced by the survey, and for repairing such areas. The CQA Consultant and Contractor shall review the thickness measurements of the low permeability soil cap component prior to placement of the topsoil layer. 12 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Construction Quality Assurance Documentation 4.8 Tolerances Except for soil cap components where no minus tolerances are acceptable, following is the maximum tolerance for survey points: • on surfaces, the maximum tolerances shall be 0.2 foot. This tolerance must be set to the record elevation of the surface below it and not the design elevation. 4.9 Documentation All field survey notes will be retained by the senior surveyor. The results from the field surveys will be documented on a set of Survey Record (As-Built) Drawings by the Contractor for submittal to the CQA Consultant. The Contractor shall certify to the CQA Consultant and Engineer that the results of the survey demonstrates compliance with the Contract Documents. These drawings shall, at a minimum, show the final elevations and locations of all surfaces and appurtenances surveyed in Subsection 4.5 of this Plan. 5.0 Construction Quality Assurance Documentation 5.1 Documentation An effective Plan depends largely on recognition of all construction activities that should be monitored and on assigning responsibilities for the monitoring of each activity. This is most effectively accomplished and verified by the documentation of QA activities. The CQA Consultant will document that all QA requirements have been addressed and satisfied. This Plan integrates the testing and inspection performed by the CQC Consultant in accordance with the project specifications with the CQA overview and conformance testing performed by the CQA Consultant, in accordance with this Plan. The CQA Consultant will provide the Project Manager with the CQC Consultant's daily and weekly reports including signed descriptive remarks, data sheets, and logs to verify that all CQC monitoring activities have been carried out. The CQA Consultant will also provide the Project Manager with a weekly report summarizing CQA activities and identifying potential QA problems. The CQA Consultant will also maintain, at the job site, a complete file of plans, reports, project specifications, a CQA Plan, checklists, test procedures, daily logs, and other pertinent documents. 5.2 Recordkeeping The CQC Consultant's reporting procedures will include preparation of a daily report which, at a minimum, will consist of: a) field notes, including memoranda of meetings and/or discussions with the Contractor; b) observation logs and testing data sheets; and c) construction problem and solution data sheets. The daily report must be completed at the end of each CQC Consultant's shift, prior to leaving the site. This information will be submitted weekly to the CQA Consultant for review. 13 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Construction Quality Assurance Documentation The CQC Consultant's weekly reports must summarize the major events that occurred during that week. Critical problems that occur shall be communicated verbally to the Project Manager or CQA Consultant immediately, as well as being included in the weekly reports. The CQC Consultant's weekly report must be submitted to the CQA Consultant no later than the Monday following the week reported. The CQA Consultant's weekly report must summarize the CQC Consultant's weekly and daily reports, CQA conformance testing activities, construction problems that occurred, and the resolution of construction problems. The CQA Consultant's weekly report should identify all potential or actual compliance problems outstanding. The CQA Consultant's weekly report must be submitted to the Project Manager on the Wednesday following the week reported. 5.2.1 Memorandum of Discussion with CQC Consultant A report will be prepared summarizing each discussion between the CQA Consultant. At a minimum, the report will include the following information: • date, project name, location, and other identification; • name of parties to discussion at the time; • relevant subject matter or issues; • activities planned and schedule; and • signature of the CQA Consultant. 5.2.2 CQA Observation Logs and Testing Data Sheets CQA observation logs and conformance testing data sheets will be prepared by the CQA Consultant on a weekly basis. At a minimum, these logs and data sheets will include the following information: • an identifying sheet number for cross-referencing and document control; • date, project name, location, and other identification; • a reduced-scale Site Plan showing all proposed work areas and test locations; • descriptions and locations of ongoing construction; • descriptions and specific locations of areas, or units, of work being tested and/or observed and documented; • locations where tests and samples were taken; • a summary of test results; • calibrations or recalibrations of test equipment, and actions taken as a result of recalibration; • off-site materials received, including quality verification documentation; • decisions made regarding acceptance of units of work, and/or corrective actions to be taken in instances of substandard quality; and • the CQA Consultant's signature. 14 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Construction Quality Assurance Documentation 5.2.3 CQA Construction Problem and Solution Data Sheets CQA sheets describing special construction situations will be cross-referenced with specific CQA observation logs and testing data sheets, and must include the following information, where available: • an identifying sheet number for cross-referencing and document control; • a detailed description of the situation or deficiency; • the location and probable cause of the situation or deficiency; • how and when the situation or deficiency was found or located; • documentation of the response to the situation or deficiency; • final results of any responses; • any measures taken to prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future; and • the signatures of the CQA Consultant the Project Manager, indicating concurrence, if required by this Plan. 5.3 CQA Photographic Reporting Data Sheets Photographic reporting data sheets, where used, will be cross-referenced with CQA observation logs and testing data sheets and/or CQA construction problem and solution data sheets. Photographs shall be taken at regular intervals during the construction process and in all areas deemed critical. These photographs will serve as a pictorial record of work progress, problems, and mitigation activities. The basic file will contain color prints; digital copies will be stored in a separate file in chronological order. These records will be presented to the Project Manager upon completion of the project. In lieu of photographic documentation, videotaping may be used to record work progress, problems, and mitigation activities. The Project Manager may require that a portion of the documentation be recorded by photographic means in conjunction with videotaping. 5.4 Design and/or Project Technical Specification Changes Design and/or project specification changes may be required during construction. In such cases, the CQA Consultant will notify the Project Manager and the Engineer. The Project Manager will then notify the appropriate agency, if necessary. Design and/or project specification changes will be made only with the written agreement of the Project Manager and the Engineer, and will take the form of an addendum to the project specifications. All design changes shall include a detail (if necessary) and state which detail it replaces in the plans. 5.5 CQA Progress Reports The CQA Consultant will prepare a summary progress report each week, or at time intervals established at the pre-construction meeting. As a minimum, this report will include the following information; 15 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – CQA Plan Construction Quality Assurance Documentation • a unique identifying sheet number for cross-referencing and document control; • the date, project name, location, and other information; • a summary of work activities during progress reporting period; • a summary of construction situations, deficiencies, and/or defects occurring during the progress reporting period; and • summary of all test results, failures and retests, and signature of the CQA Consultant. 5.6 Signature and Final Report At the completion of each major construction activity at the Landfill, the CQA Consultant will certify all required forms, observation logs, field and laboratory testing data sheets including sample location plans, construction problems, and solution data sheets. The CQA Consultant will also provide a final report, which will certify that the work has been performed in compliance with the plans and project technical specifications, and that the supporting documents provide the necessary information. The CQA Consultant will also provide summaries of all the data listed above with the report. The Record Drawings will include scale drawings depicting the location of the construction and details pertaining to the extent of construction (e.g., depths, plan dimensions, elevations, soil component thicknesses, etc.). All surveying and base maps required for development of the Record Drawings will be done by the Construction surveyor. These documents will be certified by the Contractor and CQC Consultant and delivered to the CQA Consultant and included as part of the CQA documentation (Certification) report. It may be necessary to prepare interim certifications, as allowed by the regulatory agency to expedite completion and review. 5.7 Storage of Records All handwritten data sheet originals, especially those containing signatures, will be stored by the Project Manager in a safe repository on site. Other reports may be stored by any standard method which will allow for easy access. All written documents will become property of the Owner. 16 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix F – Closure/Post-Closure Plans F Appendix F – Closure/Post- Closure Plans Closure/Post- Closure Plan White Street C&D Landfill Permit Renewal Greensboro, North Carolina December 2016 Revised May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Contents Contents Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i 1.0 Closure Plan ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Cap System Background ................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Cap System Design ........................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Final Contour Requirements ........................................................................................... 2 1.4 Cap System Material Requirements ............................................................................... 2 1.5 Erosion Control Measures .............................................................................................. 2 1.6 Settlement Subsidence and Displacement ..................................................................... 2 1.7 Schedule for Closure ...................................................................................................... 3 1.8 Notice of Closure and Date of Final Waste Acceptance ................................................. 3 1.9 Closure Verification ........................................................................................................ 3 1.10 Cost Estimate of Closure Activities ................................................................................. 3 2.0 Post-Closure Plan .............................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Post-Closure Contact ..................................................................................................... 4 2.3 Description of Use .......................................................................................................... 4 2.4 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 4 2.5 Monitoring Plan ............................................................................................................... 5 2.6 Engineering Certification ................................................................................................ 6 2.7 Cost Estimate of Post Closure Care Activities ................................................................ 6 Tables Table 1 Cap System Requirements .............................................................................................. 2 Table 2 Post Closure Inspection Frequencies .............................................................................. 5 Attachments Attachment F1 – Closure/Post-Closure Cost Estimate Attachment F2 – Gas Extraction Well Detail i City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Closure Plan 1.0 Closure Plan 1.1 Cap System Background This closure plan is in accordance with the State Solid Waste Management Rule 0.547(4) for the White Street C&D Landfill. The final cap system, in accordance with Rule .1627(c)(1), consists of an 18-inch infiltration layer overlain by a six inch erosion layer. The 65-acre C&DLF footprint was permitted in 1997 on top of the closed unlined Phase II MSW landfill. The City closed an 8-acre area of the cap which was approved by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) on February 17, 2014. A second closure of approximately 26 acres was performed and approved by NCDEQ on September 2, 2015. The remaining 31 acres are currently being filled. 1.2 Cap System Design Compacted soil liners will be incorporated in the cap system design to provide protection throughout the 30-year post-closure period. The system will consist of two layers (bottom up): the compacted soil liner and the erosion layer. The compacted soil liner forms a composite barrier designed to reduce infiltration into the Landfill, thus minimizing leachate and the potential for groundwater contamination. The erosion layer is designed to sustain vegetation and minimize erosion. The landfill may use on- or off-site borrow material for the compacted soil layer and erosion layer. The compacted soil liner will consist of no less than 18 inches of soil having permeability less than or equal to soils underlying the landfill or no greater than 1.0 x 10-5 cm/sec, whichever is less. In order to assure that the material meets the permeability criteria, the soil will be tested prior to use and during placement. It is anticipated that the upper 12 inches of the intermediate cover will be suitable for compaction and incorporation into the compacted soil layer. Construction methods for the compacted soil liner shall be based upon the type and quality of the borrow source and shall be verified in the field by constructing test pad(s). A professional engineer shall certify that the compacted soil liner installation conforms to the plans approved by NCDEQ Division of Waste Management. The erosion layer will consist of no less than six inches of earthen material capable of sustaining native plant growth. It is anticipated that this layer will consist of suitable on-site or off-site borrow material. The materials of the erosion layer will be selected considering soil type, nutrient levels, pH, erodibility, sideslope drainage, and other factors. The vegetation will be selected based upon the following characteristics. • Species of grasses which are locally adapted and resistant to drought or temperature extremes. • Having roots which will not disrupt the compacted soil liner. • Ability to thrive in low nutrient soil and develop a good stand to resist erosion. • Survive and function with little or no maintenance. 1 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Closure Plan All cover material will be free of putrescible material, solid waste, vegetation (prior to placement), rocks, construction debris, frozen soil, and other deleterious materials. The cap will have a gas venting system that will minimize the build up of pressure being exerted on the low permeability barrier. The system may consist of vertical wells, horizontal wells, or a permeable layer beneath the barrier layer that will allow pressures to vent to either the atmosphere or to a collection system. The spacing of the wells shall be one well per acre. A lower frequency of wells may be acceptable if it can be demonstrated to control emissions. 1.3 Final Contour Requirements The final contour requirements for closure are shown on the Drawing C-02. These contours represent the top of the intermediate cover layer. The landfill is designed to have minimum top slopes of five percent and side slopes of 4H:1V. Final contours have been established to allow the landfill’s surface water to drain off the final cover while limiting erosion potential and maintaining post settlement slopes greater than five percent. A system of sideslope diversion channels, slope drains, and perimeter channels are designed to convey the runoff to one of seven adjacent sedimentation basins. 1.4 Cap System Material Requirements Based on 18 inches of compacted soil liner placed over the areas that require final closure, 75,000 CY of compacted soil will be required for the first layer of the cap system. A minimum of 25,000 CY will be required for the erosion layer. The following table summarizes the cap system requirements for White Street C&D Landfill. Table 1 Cap System Requirements Cap System Requirements 18-inch Compacted Soil Liner 75,000 CY 6-inch Erosion Layer 25,000 CY 1.5 Erosion Control Measures Vegetation will be established once the final grades of the erosion layer are complete to prevent erosion of the final cover. The sedimentation basins were designed to control the 24-hour 25- year storm event. 1.6 Settlement Subsidence and Displacement Landfill compaction methods, which include the use of compaction equipment to spread and compact in layers, combined with an adequate number of passes over each layer of waste, will be utilized to reduce voids and minimize differential settlement. Proper placement of weekly, intermediate, and final cover will reduce the moisture content of the waste prior to site closure and further reduce settlement. Final slopes of the landfill have been developed to allow for this anticipated subsidence so that long-term positive drainage of the fill will not be hindered. 2 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Closure Plan 1.7 Schedule for Closure According to Rule .0543(c)(5), closure is required to begin either 30 days after the final known receipt of waste, 30 days after a 10 acre area or greater is within 15 feet of final design grades or within a year of the most recent receipt of waste. The City of Greensboro will request an extension from the NCDEQ Division of Waste Management to begin closure activities no later than 30 days after the known final receipt of waste in accordance with Rule .0543(c)(5). Closure activities will be completed within 180 days of the start of closure unless an extension has been requested and received in accordance with Rule .0543(c)(6). 1.8 Notice of Closure and Date of Final Waste Acceptance A sign indicating the anticipated date of closure and the date of final waste acceptance will be conspicuously posted at the facility at least 30 days in advance. Prior to beginning closure of the unit or portions thereof, the NCDEQ Department of Solid Waste Management will be notified that a notice of intent to close has been placed in the operating record. 1.9 Closure Verification The following procedures will be implemented following closure. • A Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) report shall be submitted to the NCDEQ Division of Solid Waste Management. This CQA report shall describe the observations and tests used before, during, and upon completion of construction to ensure that the construction materials meet the cap design specifications and the construction and certification requirements. The CQA report shall contain as-built drawings. • A signed certification from an independent registered professional engineer verifying that closure has been completed in accordance with the closure plan will be submitted to the NCDEQ Division of Waste Management and a copy will be placed in the operating record. • Within 90 days, a survey plat prepared by a professional land surveyor registered by the State, indicating the location and dimensions of landfill disposal areas, will be recorded in the RMC office. • A notation shall be recorded on the deed notifying any potential purchaser of the property that the land has been used as a solid waste management unit and that future use is restricted under Paragraph (8) of Rule .0543(c). A copy of the deed notation as recorded shall be filed with the operating record. 1.10 Cost Estimate of Closure Activities The cost estimate of closure activities is provided in Appendix F1. The estimate is in 2016 dollars and will be updated in the next financial assurance cycle. The cost estimate is subject to change prior to the closure of the landfill and as the closure design is finalized. 3 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Post-Closure Plan 2.0 Post-Closure Plan 2.1 Introduction This Post-Closure Plan has been developed to outline steps to be taken to ensure the environmental soundness of the White Street C&D Landfill during its post-closure care period. The post-closure care period will last at least 30 years after closure completion and at a minimum will consist of the following. • Maintaining integrity and effectiveness of final cover system. • Performing groundwater and surface water monitoring. • Maintaining and operating a gas monitoring system. • Maintaining run-on/run-off controls. No wastes will remain exposed after closure of the unit; the total area of the unit is 135 acres. Access to the closed site by the public will be restricted. Any proposed use will be evaluated to determine its potential for posing a significant health hazard. The Phase II MSW Landfill was closed in 1998. The 90 acre C&D landfill portion of the Phase II currently consists of 59 closed acres and 31 active acres. 2.2 Post-Closure Contact All correspondence and questions concerning the post-closure care of the unit should be directed to: Solid Waste Disposal Manager (336) 412-3959 2503 White Street Greensboro, NC 27405 2.3 Description of Use After the unit is officially closed in accordance with the Closure Plan, the area will be allowed to return to a natural vegetative state. The City will maintain control of the property and prevent public access to it during the post-closure period. There will be an access road on the cap to allow proper maintenance during post-closure. Final location of the access will be determined as a part of operations and Closure Plan. 2.4 Maintenance 2.4.1 Repair of Security Control Devices All security control devices will be inspected and maintained as necessary to ensure access to the site is controlled. Locks, vehicular gates, and fencing will be replaced if functioning improperly. Warning signs will be kept legible at all times and will be replaced if damaged by inclement weather or vandalism. 4 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Post-Closure Plan 2.4.2 Erosion Damage Repair If erosion of the final cover occurs during post-closure, the affected area will be repaired and re- seeded as necessary. Excessive slopes will be flattened if possible by adding clean fill material. If necessary, erosion control fabrics will be used to expedite rapid revegetation of slopes and to secure topsoil in place. Rough surfaces, which cause isolated erosion areas will be smooth and re-seeded as necessary. 2.4.3 Correction of Settlement, Subsidence, and Displacement Minimum slopes of five percent will be maintained in order to prevent ponding and allow for proper drainage without infiltration. If vertical or horizontal displacement occurs due to differential settlement, cracks will be filled with appropriate material and final cover will be reestablished. 2.4.4 Repair of Run-On/Run-Off Control Structures All side slope terraces, ditches, and perimeter channels will be repaired, cleaned or realigned in order to maintain original condition. Any culverts that are damaged will be replaced. 2.4.5 Groundwater/Gas Monitoring System Groundwater wells will be inspected regularly (at the time of sampling) to ensure integrity. Persons inspecting a well should look for signs of well tampering, cracking or degradation, and determine whether the well needs to be replaced. If the decision is made to replace and abandon a well, the replacement well should be installed 5 to 10 feet from the abandoned well in accordance with previous well specifications. Well abandonment should be accomplished by pulling the casing out and grouting the hole. 2.5 Monitoring Plan The closed unit shall be monitored for 30 years. A series of inspections shall be scheduled to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the cap system, storm water control system, groundwater monitoring system, gas collection system, and to protect human health and the environment. 2.5.1 Inspection Frequencies Inspections to be conducted during the post-closure care period will occur regularly as follows: Table 2 Post Closure Inspection Frequencies Post-Closure Inspection Frequencies Inspection Activity Years 1-3 Years 4-30 Security Control Devices Quarterly Quarterly Cover Drainage System Functioning Quarterly Semiannually Groundwater Monitoring System Semiannually Semiannually Erosion Damage Quarterly Semiannually Cover Settlement, Subsidence, and Displacement Quarterly Semiannually Vegetative Cover Condition Quarterly Semiannually Stormwater Control System Quarterly Semiannually Benchmark Integrity Annually Annually 5 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Post-Closure Plan 2.5.2 Quarterly Inspections Quarterly inspections of the closed site will include examination of the security control devices for signs of deterioration or vandalism to ensure access to the site is limited to authorized persons. 2.5.3 Semiannual Inspections Semiannual inspections of the site during the post-closure period will be conducted by the Owner or Owner’s representative with attention paid to the integrity of the final cover system. This includes inspection for erosion damage, a good stand of vegetative cover, and cover settlement, subsidence, and displacement. Drainage ditches will be cleared of litter and debris, benchmark integrity will be noted and maintained as well as the integrity of the groundwater and gas monitoring systems. Groundwater monitoring will continue on a regular basis throughout the post-closure care period. The parameters chosen for analysis will be no less than the requirements of regulatory agencies. Groundwater monitoring wells will be inspected in accordance with the post-closure inspection protocol. A report of findings will be made to the responsible party via the Post- Closure Inspection Checklist, including any recommendations for actions necessary to ensure the site continues to meet the closure performance standard. The engineer will also receive copies of the quarterly inspection reports and respond to any comments that demand immediate attention. 2.6 Engineering Certification Based on the monitoring reports and semiannual site visits, annual certifications by the owner or owner’s representative will be placed in the operating record. They will certify that the post closure plan is being followed, noting discrepancies along with the corrective actions undertaken. At the end of the post-closure period, the individual certifications will be compiled into a final document and forwarded to NCDEQ. 2.7 Cost Estimate of Post Closure Care Activities The cost estimate of post-closure care activities is provided in Appendix F1. The estimate is in 2016 dollars and will be updated in the next financial assurance cycle. 6 City of Greensboro White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Attachment F1 – Closure/Post-Closure Cost Estimate F1 Attachment F1 – Closure/Post-Closure Cost Estimate City of Greensboro, NC 9-Mar-17 Below is a summary of what has been reported for certain amounts in the Financial Assurance Test for Greensboro, since FY2012. 1) Reported for "potential" assessment and corrective action: Inflation Factor Reported FY 16 Used On Line $2,118,712 Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 12 +$2,118,712 1.00%Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 03 $4,237,424 FY 15 $2,097,735 Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 12 +$2,097,735 1.40%Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 03 $4,195,470 FY 14 $2,068,772 Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 12 +$2,068,772 1.50%Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 03 $4,137,544 FY 13 $2,038,199 Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 12 +$2,038,199 1.80%Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 03 $4,076,398 FY 12 $2,002,160 Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 12 +$2,002,160 Other: Assessment and Corrective Action - Permit 41 - 03 $4,004,320 2) Reported for Estimated groundwater remediation - Phase II in addition to above amounts: FY 16 $1,567,941 MSWLF under 15A NCAC 13B Section 1600; however also broken out at top of Financial Assurance Form that was submitted FY15 $1,689,121 MSWLF under 15A NCAC 13B Section 1600; however also broken out at top of Financial Assurance Form that was submitted FY14 $1,797,521 MSWLF under 15A NCAC 13B Section 1600; however also broken out at top of Financial Assurance Form that was submitted FY13 2,113,790$ MSWLF under 15A NCAC 13B Section 1600; however also broken out at top of Financial Assurance Form that was submitted FY12 2,157,660$ MSWLF under 15A NCAC 13B Section 1600; however also broken out at top of Financial Assurance Form that was submitted Note: The same inlation factors were used for the estimated groundwater remediation costs, as noted above, however, amounts are declining due to tasks being completed since FY2012, which was considered to be the start of Year 1 of the total 30 year compliance period. City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Closure/Post-Closure Plan Attachment F2 – Gas Extraction Well Detail F2 Attachment F2 – Gas Extraction Well Detail City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix G – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan G Appendix G – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan White Street C&D Landfill Permit Renewal Greensboro, North Carolina May 2017 HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Contents Contents Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 2.0 Background Information ..................................................................................................... 1 2.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 1 3.0 Landfill Gas Overview & Regulatory Action Levels ............................................................ 1 4.0 Landfill Gas Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 3 4.1 Proposed Landfill Gas Monitoring Procedure ................................................................. 3 4.2 Schedule for Installation of Monitoring Elements ........................................................... 6 4.3 Maintenance and Calibration of Monitoring Elements .................................................... 6 5.0 Contingency Plan ............................................................................................................... 7 5.1 Contingency Plan Guidelines ......................................................................................... 7 5.2 Contingency Plan - On-site Structures ........................................................................... 8 5.3 Contingency Plan - Facility Property Boundary .............................................................. 9 6.0 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 10 Tables Table 1 Compliance Levels for Methane ...................................................................................... 2 Table 2 Compliance Levels for Hydrogen Sulfide ......................................................................... 2 Table 3 Contingency Plan Contacts .............................................................................................. 8 Figures Figure 1 Drawing CD-79B Gas Monitoring Wells .......................................................................... 4 Figure 2 Typical Methane Probe Construction .............................................................................. 5 Attachments Attachment 1 – Field Data Form i City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Introduction 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan (LGMP) is to provide a management practice for the monitoring and control of landfill gas generated by the White Street Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) Landfill. Following approval of this LGMP by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Waste Management (DWM), a routine methane monitoring program will be implemented at the landfill. Once final closure of the unit is complete, the monitoring program will continue in accordance with NC regulation, 15A NCAC 13B .0543 (e)(1)(C). Following approval, this plan will be placed in the landfill operating record and shall remain open for revisions throughout the active life of the landfill, as well as after landfill closure is complete. All changes to this plan will be submitted to NCDEQ DWM as they are implemented. 2.0 Background Information 2.1 General The White Street Landfill is located off White Street approximately five miles northwest of the City of Greensboro, North Carolina (the City) and is operated under North Carolina NCDEQ DWM Permit No. 4103-CDLF-1998. The facility consists of three major units: the closed Phase I unit, the active Phase II C&D unit, which is on top of the closed Phase II MSW unit, and the Phase III MSW unit which is currently active. The closed Phase II MSW unit is unlined and is approximately 135 acres. The Phase II C&D landfill area occupies approximately 90 acres. Land use to the east and north of the Phase II C&D landfill is primarily residential along with some light industrial use along Rankin Mill Road. To the west is the closed Phase I landfill, and to the south is the active Phase III MSW landfill. 3.0 Landfill Gas Overview & Regulatory Action Levels One of the byproducts of landfilling municipal solid waste is landfill gas which is generated by the anaerobic decomposition of waste within the landfill. Landfill gas typically consists of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), with trace amounts of oxygen (O2), water (H2O), nitrogen (N2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other gases. The amount and rate of generation of landfill gas is affected by several factors, including the following. • Total refuse tonnage in-place. • Moisture content of the refuse. • Age of the refuse. • Organic composition and pH value of the refuse. • Method and degree of compaction of the refuse. • Type and amount of cover material used. 1 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Landfill Gas Overview & Regulatory Action Levels The concentration of the landfill gas varies according to site-specific conditions; however, landfill gas compositions of 30-53 percent methane (CH4) and 34-51 percent carbon dioxide (CO2) are common. A byproduct of landfilling C&D waste is hydrogen sulfide gas which is generated by the anaerobic decomposition of waste within the landfill. The higher concentrations of hydrogen sulfide are believed to be associated with the gypsum board component (e.g. wallboard) present in C&D material. The combination of gypsum, organic material, moisture and anaerobic conditions present in C&D landfills is believed to provide a favorable mixture and environment for bacteria to produce hydrogen sulfide gas. C&D landfill owners and operators must insure that the concentration of methane gas or other explosive gases generated by the facility does not exceed 25 percent of the lower explosive limit at the facility boundary, in on-site facility structures (excluding gas control or recovery system components) and the facility does not release methane gas or other explosive gases in any concentration that can be detected in offsite structures per 15A NCAC 13B .0544 (d). Landfill gas can travel in all directions, taking the path of least resistance. Landfill gas moves from areas of higher concentrations to areas of lower concentrations (diffusion), or from higher gas pressure zones to lower gas pressure zones (convection). Subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic conditions contribute greatly to the potential for gas migration. When landfill gas migration is taking place, on-site and nearby structures are at risk of receiving migrating gas due to confined spaces in or under the buildings. Landfill gas can enter buildings through cracks in the foundation or subsurface utility services. Lack of ventilation may result in the buildup of methane concentrations to explosive limits. In an effort to eliminate the potential hazards associated with the migration of landfill gas, NCDEQ has promulgated regulations (15A NCAC 13B .0544 (d)(2)) , which require owners and/or operators of all C&D landfill facilities to monitor gases at the facility property boundary and on-site structures. Tables 1 and 2 below provide the present regulatory limits for methane and hydrogen sulfide at C&D sites. Table 1 Compliance Levels for Methane Location Lower Explosive Limit (% LEL) Maximum Methane Concentration in Air Property Boundary 100% 5% Facility Structures 25% 1.25% Table 2 Compliance Levels for Hydrogen Sulfide Location Lower Explosive Limit (% LEL) Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide Concentration in Air Property Boundary 100% 4% Facility Structures 25% 1.00% 2 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Landfill Gas Monitoring 4.0 Landfill Gas Monitoring 4.1 Proposed Landfill Gas Monitoring Procedure To provide a means of monitoring methane gas at the landfill, permanent gas migration monitoring stations have been installed along the perimeter of the Phase II active and closed landfill areas. These stations are monitored on a quarterly basis. 4.1.1 Permanent Monitoring Station Design and Installation Permanent monitoring stations have been installed around the active and closed landfill. All the wells are for detection monitoring. Drawing CD-79B Phase II Landfill Gas Monitoring System, shows the monitoring wells at the landfill. 4.1.1.1 ACTIVE LANDFILL EXISTING STATIONS Eight permanent monitoring stations (MGMW-1 through MGM-8) have been installed along the permit boundary for Phase II (see Drawing CD-79B). The well locations were placed on the east side of Phase II between the permitted waste boundary and property lines along Rankin Mill Road. No wells are shown between the active landfill and Buffalo Creek since this is interior to the property line and Buffalo Creek acts as a cut-off feature. 3 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Landfill Gas Monitoring Figure 2 Typical Methane Probe Construction 5 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Landfill Gas Monitoring 4.1.2 Gas Migration Monitoring Reading of the permanent monitoring stations and on site structures will be conducted on a quarterly schedule. As per existing regulations, the monitoring frequency of individual stations may be increased if combustible gas is detected above the LEL. Sampling procedure will follow the manufacturer’s instructions. All perimeter gas stations shall be monitored for the following parameters. • Combustible Gas (methane) - with a Landtec GEM 5000 (or equivalent).The station shall be sufficiently evacuated with the sample pump so that methane concentrations are constant for at least 30 seconds. The large scale (0-100 percent methane-in-air) shall be used first. If readings are below 5 percent, the reading will be obtained using the smaller (0-5 percent methane-in-air) scale. • Combustible Gas (hydrogen sulfide) - with a Landtec GEM 5000 (or equivalent).The station shall be sufficiently evacuated with the sample pump so that hydrogen sulfide concentrations are constant for at least 30 seconds. The large scale (0-100 percent hydrogen sulfide-in-air) shall be used first. If readings are below 4 percent, the reading will be obtained using the smaller (0-4 percent hydrogen sulfide-in-air) scale. Information from the monitoring will be recorded on the field data form (Appendix 1). Any readings recorded at or above the LEL for methane will be immediately verified and reported as described in the Contingency Section of this plan. 4.1.3 Continuous Monitoring of On-Site Structures Select on-site buildings will be equipped with continuous monitoring device to detect combustible gas concentrations that may accumulate inside the structures. The device should be rated to detect a wide range of combustible gases and have a methane detection range of 500 to 10,000 parts per million (ppm) (.05 to 1.0 percent methane-in-air). The monitor should be installed in an area of the structure where methane gas is most likely to accumulate. Any verifiable detection of methane in the structures will be addressed and reported in accordance with the Contingency Section of this LGMP. 4.2 Schedule for Installation of Monitoring Elements When the City determines that additional permanent monitoring stations are needed, this station will be installed and documentation will be submitted to the NCDEQ DWM after installation. 4.3 Maintenance and Calibration of Monitoring Elements The City conducts the following maintenance schedule and calibration procedures for the gas monitoring elements at the landfill. Training of personnel is conducted when necessary. 4.3.1 Maintenance of Permanent Monitoring Stations A visual inspection of the permanent stations will be conducted quarterly in conjunction with the monitoring events. The inspection schedule will increase with any increases in the monitoring schedule. The condition of following elements will be inspected. 6 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Contingency Plan • Station label. • Protective casing and concrete pad. • Lock. • Station surroundings including standing water and vegetation. Any abnormalities regarding the condition of the station will be noted on the field log and immediately addressed. 4.3.2 Calibration of Portable Monitoring Instruments 4.3.2.1 CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES Continuous monitoring devices will be maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturers’ recommendations. Maintenance and calibration will include the following tasks. • Verification of power to the monitor. • Ensuring that there is no interference of air flow to the monitor. • Exposing the sensor to a sample of calibration gas per the manufacturer's recommended procedure to verify that the monitor is calibrated correctly. 4.3.2.2 PORTABLE MONITORING INSTRUMENTS Portable monitoring instruments such as the Landtec GEM 2000 will be maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommended procedure. For a detailed description of the maintenance and calibration procedures, the instruction manual should be consulted. 5.0 Contingency Plan The City will implement the following contingency plan if the landfill gas readings at any monitoring location exceed the limits set by regulations (see Table 1 – Compliance Levels of Methane in this plan). 5.1 Contingency Plan Guidelines If allowable maximum limits for combustible gas are exceeded at the facility property boundary or in on-site structures, the City will take the following steps. Step 1: Immediately take all necessary steps to ensure protection of human health and notify NCDEQ. Step 2: Within seven days of detection, place the combustible gas levels detected and a description of the steps taken to protect human health in the operating record. Step 3: Within 60 days of detection, develop and implement a remediation plan that describes the nature and extent of the problem and proposed remedy for the combustible gas releases, place a copy of the plan in the operating record and notify NCDEQ that the plan has been implemented. 7 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Contingency Plan Consistent with the above requirements, notifications will be made either in person or by telephone followed by a facsimile transmission or letter. The City will also contact the following agencies or personnel as necessary. Table 3 Contingency Plan Contacts Agency or Personnel Contact Telephone Number City of Greensboro Solid Waste Administrator 336-373-2783 City of Greensboro Solid Waste Engineer 336-373-4118 City of Greensboro Landfill Manager 336-373-7658 NCDEQ – Emergency Notification Environmental Specialist 336-771-5000 Fire Department -- 336-373-2356 5.2 Contingency Plan - On-site Structures The following contingency plan for responding to the detection of excessive combustible gas quantities detected in all onsite buildings will be implemented by the City. 5.2.1 Immediate Action • The affected building(s) would be vacated for a period of time determined by the appropriate emergency officials and all necessary steps will be taken to ensure protection of human health. • The landfill operations superintendent, the occupants of the building(s), and the personnel listed in Table 2 Contingency Plan Contacts will be contacted. • Notify NCDEQ. • Following the evacuation, the building(s) will be monitored by City personnel to determine the extent and source of the methane. Remedial actions such as sealing cracks or connections would be taken as necessary. 5.2.2 Action within 7 Days The landfill staff will prepare and place in the operating record a brief report to include, at a minimum, the following information. • Results of original and any additional monitoring. • Summary of actions taken included in Immediate Action section of this LGMP. 5.2.3 Action within 60 Days 5.2.3.1 PREPARE A REMEDIATION PLAN A remediation plan will be prepared to address at least the following issues. • Nature and extent of the problem. • Proposed long term remedial action(s). 5.2.3.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN NCDEQ will be notified that the Plan has been implemented. 8 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Contingency Plan 5.3 Contingency Plan - Facility Property Boundary The City's proposed contingency plan for responding to excessive methane gas quantities at the facility property boundary is provided below. 5.3.1 Immediate Action • Landfill personnel will be directed away from the affected area and all necessary steps will be taken to ensure protection of human health. • The affected area will be monitored daily for a period of time to confirm the methane concentration. • If monitoring reports are positive, areas adjacent to the affected zone (including the property line, utility trenches, and off-site buildings and structures) shall be monitored or screened by designated personnel. • If the combustible gas quantities exceed the LEL at the facility boundary, the landfill manager and the personnel listed in Table 2 Contingency Plan Contacts of this plan, may be contacted. • Notify NCDEQ. 5.3.2 Action within 7 Days The landfill manager will prepare and place in the operating record a brief report to include, at a minimum, the following information. • Results of original and any additional monitoring. • Summary of actions taken included in Immediate Action section of this LGMP. 5.3.3 Action within 60 Days 5.3.3.1 PREPARE A REMEDIATION PLAN A remediation plan will be prepared to address at least the following issues. • Nature and extent of the problem. • Proposed long-term remedial action(s) such as installation of passive or active gas control system. A copy of the LGMP will also be placed in the landfill operating record for the facility. NCDEQ will be notified that the remediation plan has been implemented. 5.3.3.2 BAR-HOLE PROBE INSTALLATION AND MONITORING PROCEDURE Bar-hole probes may be temporarily installed as a remediation plan and monitored along the perimeter boundary of the landfill. Bar-hole probes may be used for identifying and tracking methane migration plumes, as described in the Contingency Plan section, and as a substitute monitoring method for damaged or malfunctioning permanent probes. Prior to conducting bar-hole probing, the area will be checked for any subsurface utilities, conduits, or pipelines. If water or mud covers the desired probe location, then the probe will be offset to a nearby dry portion of the permit boundary or temporarily eliminated from the monitoring round. All precautions shall be taken to eliminate the introduction of moisture into the 9 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Safety monitoring instrument. Any abnormalities in the probe location will be noted on the field data form (refer to Appendix 1). The bar-hole procedure will involve pushing a 1/2-to 3/4-inch diameter metal rod a minimum of 2-3 feet into the subsurface soils. Upon removal of the metal rod, a probe connected to Landtec GEM 5000 or equivalent will be immediately inserted into the hole and sealed to minimize air infiltration into the sample. A measurement of the sample, along with other pertinent data, will be taken and recorded on the field data form located in Appendix 1. Readings from the probe hole will be taken first with the instrument in the “HIGH” or 0-100 percent methane-in-air range. If a reading above 5 percent cannot be maintained during evacuation for at least 30 seconds, then the measurement shall be repeated with the instrument in the “LOW” or 0-5 percent methane-in-air (0-100 percent of the LEL) range. Upon completion of the monitoring, the probe hole will be backfilled with native soil. If concentrations of combustible are measured at or above the LEL, additional bar-hole probes will be installed to assess the lateral extent of the migration. The additional probes will be placed in a radial pattern starting at the initial probe location and working in 5-foot increments outward. The pattern will continue until readings of 0 percent combustible are obtained. Information from this monitoring procedure will be recorded on graph paper to determine the extent of the migration. The information will be submitted to NCDEQ in the Semiannual Ground-Water Monitoring Report. If it is determined that off-site migration exists above the LEL, the information, along with any proposed mitigation measures, will be submitted in accordance with the Contingency Plan section of this LGMP. The bar-hole probe equipment will be maintained between monitoring events. Maintenance associated with the bar-hole probe monitoring includes ensuring plunger bar is clean and free of damage. 5.3.3.3 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN NCDEQ will be notified that the remediation plan has been implemented. 6.0 Safety Prior to beginning a monitoring procedure, the landfill technician must understand the potential dangers associated with landfill gas. Not only is landfill gas explosive, it can also present the following other hazards. • Landfill gas may cause asphyxiation through oxygen displacement. Proper procedures must be followed when entering confined spaces which may be potential receptors of migrating landfill gas. • Some of the possible trace contaminants associated with landfill gas, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), are extremely toxic. Technicians must be trained in the indicators of H2S such as its recognizable odor (rotten egg) at low concentrations. At a minimum, the following items should be addressed by the technician, in addition to any site- specific safety procedures to reduce the chance of injury. 10 City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Safety • Be aware of the hazards of landfill gas as mentioned above. • Practice confined space entry procedures when entering structures that have been evacuated due to the possible presence of landfill gas in confined space. • Always practice the “buddy” system (i.e., work with a partner who remains outside of the area of possible exposure) when monitoring for landfill gas. • Know where all firefighting equipment (i.e., extinguishers, hoses, etc.) is stored and ensure that it is well maintained. • Determine whether additional personal safety equipment is necessary. • Do not smoke or allow others nearby to smoke while monitoring for landfill gas, or at any time when near landfill waste. • Know how the monitoring instruments work and how to operate and calibrate them properly. • Determine where all nearby subsurface utilities are prior to bar-hole probing. • Do not use odor as a primary indicator of landfill gas migration. • Inform the landfill manager or your supervisor of any possible hazards, no matter how small they may appear. 11 City of Greensboro | White Street Landfill – Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan Attachment 1 – Field Data Form 1 Attachment 1 – Field Data Form White Street Landfill Gas Migration Report Quarter Year Monitoring Well Methane % H2S Time Date MGMW-1 MGMW-2 MGMW-3 MGMW-4 MGMW-5 MGMW-6 MGMW-7 MGMW-8 Building Location Methane % H2S Time Date Phase II Blower Landfill Maintenance Shop Area Restroom Offices Landfill Scalehouse Weighmaster Area Hallway Conference Room Offices Yardwaste Building Readings taken by: Signature: City of Greensboro | White Street C&D Landfill – Permit Amendment Appendix H – Drawings H Appendix H – Drawings HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas 440 S Church Street, Suite 1000 Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 704.338.6700 NC License F0116 hdrinc.com © 2017 HDR, Inc., all rights reserved