20000124 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20000217

03/24/2000 10:28 4 S S v P ?? PAGE 01
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact:
WO Supervisor:
Date:
Jim Reid
Forrest Westall
3-2µ- -w
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name County of Caldwell Mun1eip?,;So#d... Wate, imp" County Caldwell
Project Number 00 0124 County2
Recvd From APP Region Aebeville
Received Date 2/17/00 Recvd 8y:ftvl ft 3/t;J ii.
Project Type landfill
Cer ifigiltes Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Cis Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. 8600. :.Basin Req. Req.
F-m .ream p ?e -?F-
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres F0,41
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? p Y • N Did you rrquest more Info? p Y • N
Have Project Changes/Condltlons Been Discussed With Applicant? p Y p N
Is Mitigation required? p Y * N Reeommendation: i Issue p I*sue/Cond q Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 3555$1 Longitude (ddmmss) 813546
Comments:
The stream does not nurrently oniaga jany pf iha attrlbutaA which we andeavor to protect. It is a
small flow running through Qe led IMaterial=Th_e "stream" mariftat itself when sediment basins were
rebuilt below the segment for which fill is proposed_ New sed_im sl h4510A are in the channel
below the proposed fill area- Issue cal Ion withautcondaion The initial contractor on this site
made a wretchAd mossr, for whinh both Q=_ and Land Queft flacted penalties, The nondifinn of
the segment proposed for fill is likely affrihi,"hlw,t fhs jny(2l contractor's actions The landfill site
currently looks hood Nothing will he Ingthv r?rtin act aWment
cc: Regional office Page Number 1
Central Office
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
County of Caldwell
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Foothills MSW Landfill
2800 Cheraw Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dear Sirs:
4?•
NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 3, 1999
Caldwell County
DWQ Project # 000124
i You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 137 linear feet of streams
fdr the purpose of expanding the existing Foothills MSW Landfill, as you described in your application dated February 17,
1999. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number 3108. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 26 when the Corps of Engineers issues it.
In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but
not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed
regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of
this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for
this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC
2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. This
approval shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit expires or as otherwise provided in the General
Certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
?jj I
err . S1'/ I
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Dicky Harmon; Environmental Services
William Hodges
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
50% recycled/10% post consumer paper
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name County of Caldwell Municipal Solid Waste Disposal
Project Number 00 0124
Recvd From APP
Received Date 2/17/00 Recvd By Region 3/6/2000
Project Type landfill
County Caldwell
County2
Region Asheville
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
26 Stream PT @ N F- 11-39-6 F-c _r-30,831. F-137.00
Fx
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetiand Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y pO N Did you request more info? Q Y (0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y 6 N
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 355511
Recommendation: pQ Issue O Issue/Coed O Deny
Longitude (ddmmss) 813546
Comments:
The stream does not currently possess any of the attributes which we endeavor to protect. It Iis a
small fln?n? running through settled material. The "stream" manifest itself when sediment basins were
rehl lilt helms/ the segment for which fill is proposed. New sediment basins are in the channel below
the proposed fill area. Issue certification without condition. The initial contractor on this site made a
wretched mess for which both DWO and Land Quality collected penalties The condition of the
segment posed for fill is likely attributable to the initial contractor's actions. The landfill site
currently looks good Nothing will be lost by cluverting the s u ct segment.
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office
4
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1100 Wake Forest Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604

Description:
0 7 coPt es ?^ a pre,
. 0 FOCA k ills Ms w
C?,vL9?ruc`kicl? OiTicAig"
C-? C ?tec? # 3©,Sy « ? a ?.ea h? d?' X0200. °`? ?r ??1?Yh,`? ?Pes,
Received by:
PAYMENT
P` HIVED
Phone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1100 WAKE FOREST ROAD, SUITE 200
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
[phone] FAX [phone]
15 February 2000 44
r`
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607 yyI
+
..
;ham Iti
l
RE: Pre-Construction Notification Application for Foothills MSW Landfill El
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The packets included with this letter are for a Pre-Construction Notification application for Foothills
MSW Landfill. The original packet and one copy was sent to Mr. Steve Chapin of the United States
Army Corps of Engineers Asheville field office on 11 February 2000. Seven copies of the
application have been included for your use. I have also sent a copy of the PCN application to Mr.
Doug Besler, fisheries biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
If you or your staff have any questions regarding this application please call me or Steve Cahoon at
[phone].
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.
Mr. Richard G. Harmon
Assistant Vice President PAYMENT
Attachments

DEM ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED
CORPS ACTION ID:
(PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 26
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL
PROPRIATE
XET) . SEVEN

(SEE AGENCY ADDRESS
f
1. OWNERS NAME:' County of Caldwell Municipal Solid waste Disp i
(Foothills MSW Landfill)
APPLICATION
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO
FIELD OFFICE OF THE:CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRE
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRO
ES SHEET) PLEASE PRINT.
2800 Cheraw Road
2. MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY:
Lenoir
STATE:
SUBDIVISION NAME: N/A
North Carolina
ZIP CODE:
28645
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) : [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. William F. Hodges P. E.
Hodges,.Harbin, Newberry and Tribble, Inc.
484 Mullberry Street, Suite 265, P.O. Box 974
Macon GA 31201
Ph: [phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY' Caldwell NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: T en„;r
PAYMENT
RECEIVED 1

SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.)• See figure 1 For Site Vicinity Map. The proposed
landfill expansion is located adjacent to the north of the existing landfill. The
landfill site "is located approximately 2:3 miles northwest of the intersection of
US 64 and k 18 in Lenoir._ The landfill-property is situated north of the intersection
of SR 1310 and SR 1301.
Unnamed Tributary to Abingdon Creek -.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER,:
RIVER BASIN: 'Catawba ,
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS RESOURCE,WATIDAL TERS (ORWW1,TWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQ W), OUTSTANDING
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [X]
E COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WHAT COASTAL
LIST (LUP) DESIGNATION?
LIST OF COASTAL TAL COUNTIES) , ,
N/A
Ba. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ J NO [X], IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
None anticipated at

9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 38 Acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
0 Acres
2

14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS). No wetlands will be impacted by this pr•bjedt, however 137. linear feet of
stream channel will be disturbed by"thi"s project. Field investigation of this stream
indicate that the bed and bank is poorly defined. No aquatic life was identified
in the stream channel.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT-DATE
CONTACTED: (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.) NOTE: CORPS NOW INDICATES THIS ACTION NOT REQUIRED. (See Attachme
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
NOTE: CORPS NOW INDICATES THIS ACTION NOT REQUIRED. (See Attachment).
17. DOES, THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [] NO [$ (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO ( ]
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
4
?' • ??
\9
r
rl
0 II '?
d, m
VI
II 1„ ?,
J 1310
o
1 or
0 c O
O / it /
cJ/ 5
/.? (;fit"
Fla
Approximate
Study Area ?,o..
` r `O" J U•;
,o
? ................. .;,. , ;, ? ; : zoo -
lull
i 7 r"• "v ?
..200'- ? ? 44 ??1 : '\?6? •'..? ?-?? 5 •' \5'?, n f ? • ? r ' : , f?is
i5l
Study Area
, ??`
0 0.25 01
50 Mi
0 0.25 0.50 Knn
Source: USGS 1:24,000, Lenoir • /!
Quadrangle, 1993 I ' ?? • ?•' - L
r 51 "Ili',' 1
1143 :o .- em•. ?. .. ?? ? ? ? '. \I .. • ?
8
U
G
Location Map Figure: 1
Environmental Permit Application for Foothills
Services, Inc. Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Project: ER00008
Caldwell County, North Carolina Date: Feb 2000
ER900008/figure1M
IN `loo
BUFFER / ? a?saNO 2 \ BL??
i I EXISTING
I I CELL N0. 16 \
AREA TO BE \
' PERMITTED
I PROPOSED '
CELL NO. 4 EXISTING
CELL NO. 1A
\ PROPOSED /
CELL NO. 3
r?
,
tQ)
1
OPAPNIC SCALE IN FEET
Area To Be Permitted Figure: 2
Environmental Permit Application For Foothills
Services, Inc. Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Project: ER00o08
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Date: Feb 2000
ER900008/f igure2.DWG
I-, TI N
PROPOSED
o `CELL NO.2
`\''ti_ ?/.,?? i1 ., 1' 111;,./ •\ 11 '? ``' ??\,\\..\?`?\ ?`??r?. ~? \
LEGEND
AREA TO BE
PERMITTED EXISTING CONTOUR ioo
PROPOSED CONTOUR 100
CELL BOUNDARY
-?- WETLANDS AREA
0 100 200
GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET
Area To Be Permitted Figure: 3
Environmental Permit Application For Foothills
Services, Inc. Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Protect: ER00008
Caldwell County, North Carolina Date: Feb 2000
ER900008/figu re3. DWG
Foothills MSW Landfill Permit Application
TABLE 1
Stream Channel Fill Volume 1 137 LF x F x 131.1 1 1,800 Cubic Feet
# 15 Protected Species
Federally listed species with Endangered (E), or Threatened (T) status are protected under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 0 6 USC 1531 et seq.). An "Endangered" species is one that
is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A "Threatened"
species is one that is likely to become an Endangered species within the foreseeable future
throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Any action which may jeopardize Federal
listed species, or their habitat, requires review and consultation with appropriate federal and
state resource agencies. The following list of federally Threatened or Endangered species in
Caldwell County was provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (December 20, 1999).
Endangered
Spruce-fir moss spider (Microhexura montivaga) - E
Threatened
Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) - T
Heller's blazing star (Liatris helleri) - T
The spruce-fir moss spider inhabits moss mats that grow on rocks and boulders under high
elevation spruce-fir forests in the southern Appalachian Mountains. This species is extremely
vulnerable to desiccation, and is adapted to the high rainfall of the mountains and the moist
environment provided by the mosses. This small spider has only been found at or above 5300
feet in elevation and is endemic to North Carolina and adjacent Tennessee.
The dwarf-flowering heartleaf is a perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant. It closely associated
with the Pacolet sandy loam where it is found in the inner piedmont of North and South
Carolina. It encompasses a very small range where it occurs on north-facing bluffs and ravines
in deciduous forests. Dwarf-flowered heartleaf is frequently associated with mountain laurel
(Kalmia latifolia).
Heller's blazing star is found only on high elevation rocky summits, ledges, cliffs, and
woodlands between approximately 3,500 and 6,700 feet in elevation. This perennial
herbaceous plant is usually found in full sun growing in shallow acidic soils on granitic
outcrops, cliff faces, and ledges. Heller's blazing star flowers from July through September.
This species range is mostly limited to the North Carolina mountains.
Evaluation of the study area by ESI biologists indicated that these habitats do not exist in the
project area, which occurs between approximately 1 160 and 1400 feet in elevation. None of
the federally listed species have been identified on the subject property.
A review of N.C. Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) files on 9 February 2000, indicated that
no federal or state listed species has been recorded within or immediately adjacent (within 0.5
mile) to the project area. Therefore, direct impacts to identified species are not expected as
a result of landfill placement.
# 16 AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE OF THE PROPOSED
CALDWELL COUNTY LANDFILL TRACT
by
I. Randolph Daniel, Jr., Ph.D.
This report is a summary of a preliminary archaeological assessment of the
proposed Caldwell County landfill tract located near Lenoir, North Carolina. This
assessment was conducted in two parts. First, the State site files were reviewed and the
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) was contacted to discuss the need for a
comprehensive archaeological survey. Second, a brief reconnaissance was made of the
project area.
Background search. The project area has been reviewed twice by the SHPO in
1991 and 1992 and a recommendation was made for an archeological survey both times
(letter on file, SHPO office). Although no archaeological or historical sites are recorded
on the tract, it is the SHPO's opinion that cultural resources probably do exist. Additional
discussion with the SHPO indicated that a recommendation for survey will be made for the
present project.
Given this information, further background work was aimed at gathering data that
would facilitate fieldwork. Unfortunately, very little archaeological survey has been done
in the vicinity of the project area and only three sites were recorded on the entire Lenoir
quadrangle sheet. One archaeological survey, however, that is of potential relevance was
done in the Pisgah National Forest in 1994, about six miles west of Lenoir. About 367
acres were surveyed on a Forest tract that consisted of rugged steep-sided ridges
overlooking a stream. A total of 45 sites was recorded during this survey, most of which
were low density lithic scatters. Except for a somewhat larger water source, the Forest
tract is topographically similar to that of the proposed landfill site. Thus, ridgetops
should be a likely location for archaeological sites in the proposed project area.
Field reconnaissance. The Caldwell County tract consists of approximately 600
acres of heavily forested steep-sided ridgetops separated by rugged, narrow draws. The
primary water source in the tract is a small stream that runs the length of the project area
roughly dividing it into east and west halves. Apparently the tract has been timbered in the
recent past. Several trails run across the ridgetops, some of which have been widened by
recent bulldozing.
The reconnaisance consisted of a surface walkover of several ridgetops on both
sides of the stream. These locations were inspected by following existing paths. Surface
visibility varied from fair to good along these paths. Only one site was noted during the
walkover, situated on a relatively broad ridgetop located on the west central portion of the
tract. It was represented by only a single flake observed near the crest of the ridge that
was recently cleared by a bulldozer. Unfortunately, it appears that this bulldozing has
removed what little topsoil was present on the ridge leaving limited evidence of the site.
This problem is also present elsewhere on the property, particularly on the tract's eastern
half where more extensive forest clearing recently has taken place.
No evidence of historic sites such as homesteads or cemeteries was observed
during the walkover. One abandoned modern residence is present near the southern end
of the tract, but it clearly has no architectural or historical value. The area around the
former residence, however, is of interest since it is located in a small floodplain that is
another likely area for prehistoric sites. It is now heavily overgrown and will have to be
shovel tested.
Conclusions. In sum, it is clear that a comprehensive archaeological survey will be
needed for the proposed landfill tract. Although the results of this reconnasiance revealed
only minimal evidence of prehistoric use of the area, this result is not surprising given the
limited surface visibility. Additional archaeological sites are likely present and if they have
not been disturbed, they will have to be located by shovel testing. Given the extensive
nature of the ridgetops and their heavily wooded condition, this survey will take some
effort. This assumes, of course, that the entire 600 acres will be used for landfill. If,
however, only a portion of the tract will be impacted, or portions of the tract will be used
in stages, then the survey effort can be scaled accordingly. Therefore, a recommendation
could be made to the SHPO to survey tract parcels as they are slated to be impacted.
Such an approach would appear both warranted and defensible.
Photograph of Channel Figure: 5
e Environmental Permit Application for Foothills
Services, Inc. Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Project: EJ99349
Caldwell County, North Carolina Date: Feb 2000

Environmental
Services, Inc.
n

Photograph of Channel Figure:
Permit Application for Foothills
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Project:
;aldwell County, North Carolina r,,+p.
i
5

*. jo
':Xs
Environmental
Services, Inc.
Upstream View of Channel
Permit Application for Foothills
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Caldwell Countv. North Carolina
s
Project: EJ9930
Date: Feb 2000
M
ACTION ID
TNTERNiITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORD[
APPLICANT NAhIE re'A 5 1"Sw I&MV00, /i

DATE 12f dd
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.) F111I I/
r, R, tJ C.r 13GS r h COUNTY/CITY L CAO, rA well C r
WATER QOD\iRri'ERBASIN GG?4,,.) 6
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? Yo Approx. Drainage Area:
lllllllllllllllllllllll!ll!llllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllll/llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll/llllll!llllllll1111llllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Determination:
U Perennial Channel (Stop) Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR Initials
X Intermittent Channel (proceed) H-4 Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of importandunimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
Evaluator's Signvurc:
(ifother than C.O.C. project manager)

P=11icccnt S.'=`'tctnl;l/Pre:;ent NI'=NotI'rc:em
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y
STPEAM FAIALUATION FOP>tit
Project Name: ?oTh? l?s lnSo
Locadon: ke*,a;
Date: / ITS-/o d)County. CG 44.-? Lek
Rlve: Basin: 07? 1?0?
Nearest Stream:
Evaluator: FSt
DWQ Project No.:
Present? I
Field Parameters (Y /N) Description

- +al? csutf' I
I orn e n
Bed and Bank?
Streambed substrate? I I G uh

- , I
?
brous roots
F
.
i

Wocdv w•edand lanes? I
I I

I • ( I

:
P1R_ae present'?
M? I
I (? I
Wrack lines? . I
Sediment on plants?
Organic lave: in channel? I A
I
c'
Iron oxidizine bacte.ia/funMl.
Ste}
Groundwater flow or discharge? I r ri
'
Water in channel? Ir I
--- -
,/ 1
Nick point in landscape? I I ( T ?a I t n te- p 1 rM, 1 -Vov?
Aquatic life?
I !v
I

n?hP.? I I
Position: Lac Lcn2:
r
USGS Quad Name: Cho t 1^ Indicated as stream on USGS topo
cr soil map? YES
RECOMMENDATION: ST R.titWA"I? t .
jef-ii -=NT CHAN; +c:.
PE?LW- EN7 CHANNEL
lots l -
c /J
Stream Geld parameterJe"
04-4v-ww wm... ...I
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
GDS, INC. / ADDINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. /
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
CALD'WELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
H C ARO
SEAL * a SEAL'' rk
16146 b Mw 174203
JANUARY 2000
HODGES, HARBIN NEWBERRY & TRIBBLE, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
484 MULBERRY STREET
SUITE 265
MACON, GEORGIA 31201
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
GDS, INC. / ADDINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. /
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
CALDWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
JANUARY 2000
HODGES, HARBIN, NEWBERRY & TRIBBLE, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
484 MULBERRY STREET
SUITE 265
MACON, GEORGIA 31201
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EPA Construction General Permit Requirements
2. EPA Construction / Implementation Checklist
3. Best Management Practices
APPENDIX
A. USDA Soil Descriptions
B. USGS Quadrangle (Lenoir, NC)
C. Recordkeeping Forms
D. Typical Schedule for Erosion and Sediment Controls
E. NPDES General Permit
EPA CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
FOR
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
PART 1 NARRATIVE
A. A site description, including:
The nature of the activity.
The permitted activity at this site is a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSW)
facility. This activity includes the receipt, weighing, and burial of solid waste.
The MSW waste is non-hazardous municipal solid waste disposed of in cells
with liners and leachate collection systems. The site activities will include
utilizing heavy equipment to excavate areas for the placement and disposal of
the waste material. This waste material will be dumped, then compacted to its
smallest practicable volume with the use of heavy equipment. At this point, the
waste material will be covered with soil. When the fill reaches the ultimate
grades established in the approved plans, the soil cover will be grassed and
maintained as a grassed area.
2. Intended sequence of major construction activities.
The site construction sequence is shown in the schedule of activities included as
part of the erosion and sedimentation control plan. In general, excavation will
start with the construction of sediment control structures. Once these are in
place, the remainder of the site will be excavated to the configuration shown on
the approved Design and Operation Plans. The areas excavated will then be
filled with the waste approved for this facility. As the waste fill is placed and
compacted, the cell areas will reach contours established by the design. Once
these contours are reached, the final cover will be applied and grassed. At that
point in time, that portion of the landfill facility will be considered in closure.
The facility permit requires that the site be maintained for a post-closure care
period of 30 years.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 1 Best Management Practices
3. The total area of the site.
The total area of the MSW site is approximately 231 acres. Of the total acreage,
approximately 78.3 acres will be utilized for MSW waste disposal with all other
acreage forming buffers, wooded areas, and ancillary facilities such as the scale
and access roads. All property is owned by the Caldwell County Board of
Commissioners.
4. The area of the site that is expected to undergo excavation.
Currently, 16 acres have been developed for landfilling purposes. The
remaining area of the MSW site to be developed is approximately 102 acres in
size. This is the total development for ponds, disposal areas, and other
requirements.
5. The runoff coefficient of the site after construction is complete.
After the completion of the landfilling activities, the runoff coefficient will be
0.50.
6. Existing soil or stormwater data.
A copy of the soil survey by the USDA for Caldwell County was consulted for
soil types. According to the survey, soil at the site consists mainly of Pacolet fine
sandy loam, Wehadkee loam, and Chewacla loam. A description of these soil
types is found in the Appendix of this document.
7. A site map with:
a. Drainage patterns
b. Approximate slopes after major grading
c. Area of soil disturbance
d. Outline of areas which will not be disturbed
e. Location of major structural and non-structural controls
f. Areas where stabilization practices are expected to occur
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 2 Best Management Practices
g. Surface waters
h. Stormwater discharge locations
Plans for the facility are kept on site by the landfill operator. These
plans show drainage patterns, approximate slopes after major grading
activities, areas to be disturbed by earth moving activities, areas that will
not be disturbed, the location of both structural and non-structural
drainage controls, areas where stabilizations will be expected to occur,
the site's surface waters, and storm drainage discharges.
8. The name of the receiving water(s).
The site discharges to unnamed tributaries which lead to Abingdon Creek. (See
USGS Quadrangle Map in Appendix.)
B. A description of controls:
1. Erosion and sediment controls, including:
a. Stabilization practices for all areas disturbed by construction.
b. Structural practices for all drainage/discharge locations.
Controls are shown on the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans.
These include sediment fence, sediment basins, and disturbed area
vegetation and ditch protection.
2. Stormwater management controls, including:
a. Measures used to control pollutants occurring in stormwater discharges after
construction activities are complete.
b. Velocity dissipation devices to provide non-erosive flow conditions from the
discharge point along the length of any outfall channel.
Controls are shown on the Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. These
include sediment fence, ditch rip-rap, sediment basins, and disturbed
area vegetation.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 3 Best Management Practices
3. Other controls including:
a. Waste disposal practices which prevent discharge of solid materials to waters
of the U.S.
b. Measures to minimize off-site tracking of sediments by construction vehicles.
The Foothills Regional MSW Landfill utilizes several measures to
prevent off-site tracking of mud and sediments by construction vehicles.
These measures include housekeeping of the on-site roads to assure that
mud and sediment does not accumulate on the paved roads. In this
manner, a clean paved driving surface is provided for all vehicles leaving
the facility. The facility plans show that all vehicles entering or leaving
the site will travel on a paved access road. Access and egress to the site
will be controlled at all times.
C. Measures to ensure compliance with State or local waste disposal, sanitary
sewer, or septic system regulations.
The facility is a MSW landfill which is permitted to dispose of
household, industrial and commercial solid waste generated at locations
in the State of North Carolina. On-site sanitary facilities discharge to a
septic tank system.
4. Description of the timing during the construction when measures will be
implemented.
This disposal facility will operate for a period of many years. Because of this,
and the fact that the facility will have various portions of the site disturbed at
different times, setting a detailed construction schedule for the life of the site is
not possible. Generally, the project will be constructed in phases consisting of
one or two cells at the time. The implementation of the erosion and sediment
control measures for each phase will be similar. A typical schedule for
installation of erosion and sediment control is attached.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 4 Best Management Practices
C. State or local requirements incorporated into the plans.
The Stormwater Management Plan for this site includes the requirements for the Solid
Waste Permit, the NPDES Stormwater Permit, and the Sedimentation and Erosion
Control Permit. Each permit has its own specific requirements, though all programs
are managed by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources.
D. Inspection and maintenance procedures for control measures identified in the plan.
The plan for this facility includes inspecting and maintaining procedures for control
measures, and the recordkeeping for the inspection forms. Inspection frequencies are
determined elsewhere in this plan.
E. Identification of allowable non-stormwater discharges and pollution prevention measures.
There are no allowable non-stormwater discharges. Leachate generated on the site is
either recirculated to the cell or pump/hauled to a POTW for treatment.
F. Contractor certification.
The construction work will be developed over a period of years by Foothills
Environmental, Inc. The construction is covered in the facility's Design and Operation
Plan and the Closure Plan.
PART 2 EPA CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST
A. Maintain Records of Construction Activities, including:
1. Dates when major grading activities occur.
2. Dates when construction activities temporarily cease on a portion of the site.
3. Dates when construction activities permanently cease on a portion of the site.
4. Dates when stabilization measures are initiated on the site.
The Facility Operator will maintain records on-site which substantiate each of
these dates. Forms for this purpose are included in the appendix of this
document.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 5 Best Management Practices
B. Prepare Inspection Reports summarizing:
1. Name of inspector
2. Qualifications of inspector
3. Measures/areas inspected
4. Observed conditions
5. Changes necessary
The Facility Operator will maintain records on-site which substantiate each of
these dates. Forms for this purpose are included in the appendix of this
document.
C. Report Releases of Reportable Quantities of Oil or Hazardous Materials (if they occur):
1. Notify National Response Center 800/424-8802 immediately
2. Notify permitting authority in writing within 14 days
3. Modify the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan to include:
a. The date of release;
b. circumstances leading to the release; and
c. steps taken to prevent reoccurrence of the release.
The Facility Operator will maintain records on-site which substantiate
each of these dates. Forms for this purpose are attached in the appendix
of this document.
D. Modify Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans, Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plan, any other applicable plans as necessary to:
1. Comply with minimum permit requirements when notified by EPA that the plan does
not comply.
2. Address a change in design, construction operation or maintenance which has an
effect on the potential for discharge of pollutants.
3. Prevent reoccurrence of reportable quantity releases of a hazardous material or oil.
Modifications will be made to the plan at appropriate times to comply with the
conditions noted above.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 6 Best Management Practices
PART 3 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP)
Best management practices are any measures, actions, procedures, rules, etc. that an
industrial facility can adopt and implement that can minimize the actual or potential for
pollutants entering the stormwater that drains from the facility.
1. Site plans for this facility are located on site. The Facility Design and Operations
Plans along with the Erosion and Sedimentation Plan for this site will govern at this
facility.
2. The only materials disposed or stored at this facility include municipal solid waste.
By the very nature of this waste and the disposal methods utilizing lined cells, there
is very little potential for pollution. Significant erosion control devices such as pipe
conveyance, ditch improvements, and detention/sediment control basins are utilized
to minimize pollution potential.
3. The facility is designed and permitted in a manner that reduces potential pollution of
surface water. The Facility Design and Operation Plans and the Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plans show detention pond discharge points. These are the
points of the greatest potential for pollution. This facility handles putrescible and
non-putrescible waste which has a very low potential for pollution. No chemicals are
utilized on this site and therefore, a potential chemical spill is negligible. Any fuel
spills or sediment laden surface water are directed to detention basins where
substantial residence times provides an opportunity to capture a spill until it can be
managed.
4. Runoff is managed in accordance with the Facility Design and Operations Plans.
This plan, along with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan provides detailed
guidance to the Facility Operator on the practices to be utilized to control runoff. All
stormwater originating on the facility is routed, via ditches and conveyance pipes, to
the detention/sedimentation basins.
5. The Best Management Practices incorporate the Design and Operation Plan for this
facility and the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans for this site as well.
6. The team leader responsible for the implementation of BMP's will be the Facility
Operator, Mr. Pat Vossmer. In this role, he shall be responsible for all aspects of the
Best Management Practices (BMP). Mr. Vossmer will be assisted technically by Mr.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 7 Best Management Practices
Bill Hodges, P.E., the facility's consulting engineer.
7. The principal risk of pollution at this site is from soil erosion. This can be measured
by turbidity units or suspended solids in the effluent. Sampling parameters for this
facility are listed in the NPDES permit for this site which is attached in the Appendix
of this document. Turbidity units increase across this facility shall not exceed 50
units.
8. Currently, there are no non-stormwater discharges identified for this facility. The
Facility Operator will be responsible for ensuring that non-stormwater is not mixed
with stormwater before discharge and that any non-stormwater produced at this site
is treated appropriately.
9. The Facility Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of this facility,
and the operation and maintenance outlined in the Facility Design and Operation
Plan, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans, and this plan will be complied with.
10. All sedimentation and erosion controls will be properly implemented and maintained.
The Facility Operator will be responsible for this task.
11. The Facility Operator will ensure that all on site vehicles are properly maintained in
order to minimize the potential for mechanical fluid leaks.
12. . Materials at this site will be handled and stored in an orderly and neat fashion.
13. This site will eliminate exposure of materials and equipment to stormwater wherever
possible by moving these items inside or covering with a tarp if possible.
14. This site will practice good housekeeping procedures at this site. In addition,
employees responsible to the Facility Operator will be trained at a minimum, on a tri
annual basis for spill response, good housekeeping, material management practices,
and facility operations. Training will be the responsibility of the Facility Operator.
A demonstration of employee training will be maintained by the Facility Operator.
15. The facility will be manned on a daily basis for the disposal of waste. Both the
Facility Design and Operation Plans, and the Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Plan, outline housekeeping steps to minimize pollution at this facility. Maintenance
of vegetative cover systems is a paramount responsibility of the Facility Operator.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 8 Best Management Practices
16. Routine leak and maintenance checks have been established for the petroleum storage
areas at this facility. These leak and maintenance check requirements can be found
in the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan for this site. At the time
of this plan development, there are no known petroleum spills or leaks that have
occurred at this site. Should any spills or leaks of the petroleum storage facilities at
this site ever occur, records of these events will be kept and the procedures outlined
in the SPCC plan will be followed and strictly adhered to.
17. The following devices will be inspected and maintained on a monthly basis, and after
each major precipitation event (major event is 0.25" rainfall equivalent):
A. Storm Drainage Pipes
B. Drainage Ditches
C. Erosion Control Devices
D. Detection/Sedimentation Ponds
E. Pond Discharge Pipes
18. All inspections will be made by the Facility Operator or their representative.
Permanent records of those inspections will be maintained in the facility office. It
shall be the responsibility of the Facility Operator to immediately follow up an item
found non-functional and record this in the permanent record.
19. In the event that spills do occur, the Facility Operator will order earth moving
equipment to the spill site to create a temporary containment area. The Facility
Operator will call on environmental response and clean up companies as needed to
help contain and clean up a spill. Local environmental response and clean up
companies are listed in the SPCC plan.
20. Annually, the facility operator will review inspection reports for the previous year to
ensure that the facility's stormwater controls are functioning properly in order to
minimize actual or potential pollution from entering the drainage system.
21. The facility's landfill permit will also be strictly followed.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landrill
Project No. 6703-033-01 9 Best Management Practices
22. The general NPDES permit that is attached in this document will be strictly adhered
to. All monitoring, inspections, and maintenance activities listed in this permit will
be performed as further control to reduce potential of pollutants from entering the
drainage system at this facility.
23. In addition to meeting the requirements of NCG 120000, this site shall also be
responsible for complying with NCG 010000 as required by the approved Erosion
and Sediment Control Plan.
January 2000 Foothills Regional MSW Landfill
Project No. 6703-033-01 10 Best Management Practices
A Typical Schedule for Erosion and Sediment Controls
FORM A
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
Construction/Implementation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Major Grading Activities
Date of Activity -/-/-
Description of Activity _
Temporary Break in Construction Activities
Date Activity Stopped
Type of Activity
Location on Site
Reason for Stopping
Date Activity Stopped
Type of Activity
Location on Site
Reason for Stopping
Permanent End to Construction Activities
Type of Activity
Location on Site
Reason for Stopping
Date Activity Stopped
Stabilization Measures
Date of Initiation -/-/-
Type of Stabilization
Location on Site
Type of Stabilization
Location on Site
Type of Stabilization
Location on Site
Type of Stabilization
Location on Site
Form completed by
(Type or Print Name)
Date
Signature
FORM B
INSPECTION REPORT
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
Construction/Implementation
1. Inspector
Name
Title
Qualifications
2. Inspected Areas
Location(s) on Site
Type of Measures Inspected
Conditions Observed
Necessary Changes
Inspection By:
Type or Print Name
Signature
Inspection Date -/-/,
Date Completed _/_/_
FORM C
RELEASE OF REPORTABLE QUANTITIES
OF OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS *
Date
Material
Total volume
Circumstance leading to release
Steps taken to prevent recurrence
OFFICIAL
Notify National Response Center [phone]
Notify NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources in writing within 14
days.
STORMWATER SAMPLING LOG
SEDIMENTATION POND NO.
DATE:
TIME RAINFALL BEGAN:
TIME RAINFALL ENDED:
TOTAL TIME OF STORM EVENT SAMPLED:
TIME DISCHARGE BEGAN:
TIME DISCHARGE ENDED OR AFTER THREE (3) HOURS OF DISCHARGE:
TOTAL TIME OF DISCHARGE SAMPLED:
ESTIMATED TOTAL VOLUME OF DISCHARGE:
TOTAL RAINFALL:
(HOURS)
(MINUTES)
(GALLONS, FROM WORKSHEET)
(INCHES, MUST BE z 0.1 ")
DATE AND TIME LAST RAINFALL >_ 0.1" ENDED:
(MUST BE >_ 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS STORM EVENT)
LOCATION OF SAMPLING:
TIME SAMPLE COLLECTED:
(MUST BE DURING FIRST 30 MINUTES OF DISCHARGE)
TYPE SAMPLE: GRAB
CONTAINER(S) IDENTIFICATION:
COMPOSITE
SAMPLE COLLECTED BY:
TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS
(Typical for a disturbed area)
DAY
1. Initiate construction 0
2. Stakeout 0-15
3. Installation of silt fence, diversions 0-45
4. Clearing, grubbing and temporary grassing 0-45
5. Storm drainage and sediment pond installation 15-75
6. Excavation, construction of roads, cells, ditches 15-105
7. Rip-rap Placement 90-105
8. Permanent grassing 105-145
9. Cleanup, silt removal, inspection Ongoing
WORKSHEET
ESTIMATED TOTAL VOLUME OF DISCHARGE
SEDIMENTATION POND NO.
ESTIMATED SIZE OF DRAINAGE AREA IN SQUARE FEET:
IMPERVIOUS AREA (S.F.)
PERVIOUS AREA
TOTAL RAINFALL _ (INCHES) - 12 = (FEET)
DETERMINE TOTAL VOLUME OF DISCHARGE:
RAINFALL (FT.) X IMPERVIOUS AREA _ (S.F.) X 0.90 = (C.F.)
RAINFALL (FT.) X PERVIOUS AREA _ (S.F.) X 0.50 = (C.F.)
TOTAL DISCHARGE VOLUME IN CUBIC FEET = (C.F.)
CONVERT TO GALLONS:
(S.F.)
TOTAL DISCHARGE VOLUME - (C.F. X 7.48 (GAL/C.F.) = - (GALLONS)
02-10-00 15:36 HHNT ID-912-14u1,(wu
2-10-200 31 29PM FROM CALDWaL COUNTY 928 7571285
Coauu"Woaen
Dr. John w. 'rhuw In, Chair=
Alden 8. Starnes, Vice ChWm=
Aaasld R Beane
oaten K Grwac
Larry W. Taylor
February 10; 2000
Mr. William F. Hodges, P.E.
Hodges, Harbin, Newbu y & Trlbbla, lAa
Post Office Box 974
Macon, Georgia
Re; Foothills Regional Landfill
Dear Ms. Hodges:
r•Olc
P. I
County Manager
Bobby Whine
(M) 757.1300
Fax [phone]
bwhitc&o.caldadl.no.us
This letter i8 your authority to act as Caldwdl County's agent on matters relating to
wetland permitting on the subject facility.'
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let us know.
incexely, ,-
Dr. John W. Thuss, Jr.
Chairman
/ktm
COUNTY OF CALDWELL
OMM of County Commissioners
Post Office Box 2200
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.2200
cc: Pat Vossmer
FWA NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
JAMES H. HUNT .JR. March 13, 2000
GOVERNOR
BILL HOLMAN
SECRETARY MEMORANDUM
KERR T. STEVENS TO : John Dorney MAR 2 O XM
D1RSetoR y' 'ANDS GROUP
""LITY SECTION
FROM: Jim Rei
SUBJECT: Foothills MSW Landfill
000124
Caldwell Cc
Regional 401 comments for subject project are requested to
be in your office on or before March 17, 2000. The
consultant (from Raleigh) is the person who will meet with
regional staff at the site. The consultant is not available
this week. He and I have scheduled the site visit for March
23, 2000. I will get our comments to you as soon as
possible after visiting the property.
INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-2414
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONSUMER PAPER