8002_INSP_20200911

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
UNIT TYPE:
Lined
LCID
YW
Transfer
Compost
SLAS
COUNTY: Rowan
MSWLF
PERMIT NO.: 8002-INDUS-1974
Closed
HHW
White
Incin
T&P
FIRM
MSWLF
goods
FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
CDLF
TireT&P
Tire
Industrial
R
DEMO
SDTF
Collection
Monofill
Landfill
Date of Site Inspection: 9/11/2020
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Celanese Fibers (Closed)
345 Messick Farm Road
Woodleaf, NC 27054
Date of Last Inspection: 9/19/19
GPS COORDINATES (decimal degrees): Lat.: 35.81685 Lone-80.59520
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Michael Simpson, REM Project Manager - Celanese
Telephone: [phone]
Email address: Michael. Simpsonkcelanese.com
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
Same as above
PARTICIPANTS:
Michael Simpson, REM Project Manager - Celanese
Larry Brooks, Subcontractor
Kim Sue, NCDEQ — Environmental Senior Specialist — Solid Waste Section
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Closed April 1990
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT:
Comprehensive Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
1. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 02C .0108(1): cited for failure to secure groundwater monitoring wells against
unauthorized access and use. During this inspection all groundwater monitoring wells were secured with a locking
cap. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
2. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 02C .0108(m): cited for failure to equip all non -water supply wells with a steel outer
casing set in concrete. During this inspection all monitoring wells had a steel outer casing set in concrete.
Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
3. RESOLVED: 15A NCAC 02C .0108(p): cited for failure to ensure that all non -water supply wells have a
permanently affixed identification plate constructed of a durable, waterproof, rustproof metal or other approved
material that includes all of the information required by this rule. During this inspection all non -water supply wells
had a permanent affixed identification plate. Therefore, this violation is considered resolved.
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FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
None
The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance
with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an
administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit,
or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to
enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any
such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.
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1. During this inspection all monitoring wells were inspected and are in compliance. See table below for summary.
Well Number
Lock
Tag
Condition of Concrete
Pad
23A
Yes
Yes
Good
23B
Yes
Yes
Good
B-12
Yes
Yes
New
17-B
Yes
Yes
Good
B 17-C
Yes
Yes
Good
22B
Yes
Yes
Good
22A
Yes
Yes
Good
B 10
Yes
Yes
Good
B-01A
Yes
Yes
New
B-09C
Yes
Yes
Good
2. This site is known as the Needmore Road Landfill that accepted by-products of polyester resin manufacturing from
the former Hoechst Celanese plant located in Salisbury and was closed in April 1990.
3. There were four main disposal areas at this site, and they were referred to as Taylor's Pit (0.6 acre), the 14-Acre
Site, the 16-Acre Site, and the Secondary Site (2.6 Acre). Taylor's Pit was consolidated into the main part of the
landfill prior to final landfill closure. The site consists of approximately a 243-acre tract of land that is bounded by
the South Yadkin River to the east.
4. Access to the facility from Needmore Road is secured with a gate and chain link fence with three strands of barbed
wire at the top.
5. The landfill is maintained and mowed by Larry Brooks bi-monthly.
6. The landfill had good vegetative cover.
7. No erosion was observed on the landfill.
8. No areas of significant settling were observed.
9. No standing water or evidence of standing water was observed on the landfill.
10. No trees were observed growing on the landfill.
11. Phytoremediation system area consists of poplar and willow trees. This area appeared to be well maintained.
12. The requirement for permanent edge -of -waste markers was discussed with Mr. Steve Simpson during the previous
inspection conducted on 9/19/19. During this inspection no permanent edge -of -waste markers were observed.
13. During the September 11, 2020 inspection permanent edge -of -waste markers were discussed with Mr. Michael
Simpson on -site. Mr. Simpson stated he will discuss this requirement with his superiors and report back. Please
provide information about the type of markers to be installed and the time frame for installation prior to
October 15, 2020. Information may be submitted to Kim Sue at kim.sueAncdenr.gov.
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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.
Digitally signed Kim Sue
DN: cn=Kim Sue,, o=Division of Waste
Management, ou=Solid Waste Section,
email—[e-mail], c=US
Date: 2020.09.2510:30:05-04'00'
Kim Sue
Environmental Senior Specialist
Regional Representative
Phone: [phone]
Sent to: Michael Simpson
X
Email
Hand delivery
US Mail
Certified No. L_l
9/25/2020
Copies: Deb Aja, Western District Supervisor - Solid Waste Section
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