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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG240023_Application_20210607O c G-zif 00 23 Energy, Mineral and Land Resources ENVIRONMEN'rAL OUALITY NOTICE OF INTENT Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Stormwater Program National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCG240000 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year I Month I Da v Certificate of Coverage FcDTFS Check # I Amount oI v0 Permit Assigned to JUN 07 2021 9r �-rlue ►av� 1 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under GerffRk. "bUALITY NCG240000; STORMWATER PERMITTING STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as: SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code: 2875 - Compost facilities, and like activities This NOI maybe an application to discharge process wastewater. NCG240000 contains effluent limitations for process wastewater discharges. Wastewater discharges must meet the requirements of these effluent limitations. An exceedance of any of these limitations will result in a violation of the permit conditions. For questions, contact the DEMLR Central Office or Regional Office in your area. (Seepage 8) Please print or type) 1) Mailing address of owner/operator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed): Legal Company Name HALIFAX FERTILIZER COMPANY, INC. (P lease attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name. Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual.) Signee's Name (assigned for in question 28 below) TODD LONG Street Address 1107 SOUTH DENNIS ST City ENFIELD State NC ZIP Code 27823 Telephone No. 252 2878082 Email tlong@meherrinag.com Alternate Contact Name DON ROSIE Email (if different) drosie@meherdnag.com Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) 912-800-3560 2) Location of facility producing discharge: Facility Name Street Address City County Facility Contact Telephone No. HALIFAX FERTILIZER COMPANY, INC. 1107 SOUTH DENNIS ST ENFIELD State NC ZIP Code 27823 HALIFAX TODD LONG 252 813-2408 Email tlong@meherrinag.com 3) Physical location information: Please provide narrative directions to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). 0.2 MILES SOUTHWEST FROM THE INTERSECTION OF PLANT ST. AND S. DENNIS ST. (USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ATTACHED) (A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is a required part of this application.) 4) Latitude 36.170438 Longitude -77.679021 (deg., min, sec or decimal) Page 1 of 8 SWU-NCG24-NOI Last revised 10/02/2017 NCG240000 N.O.I. ES 5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to the following (check all that apply): ❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin O Existing Facility Date operation began 2020 6) Consultant's application information: Consultant: CHRISTOPHER FRASER Consulting Firm: SAFENVIRONS, INC. Mailing Address: PO BOX 6536 City: AMERICUS State: GA Zip Code: 31709 Phone: ( 229) 924-9390 Email: CFRASER@SAFENVIRONSINC.COM (Optional) Staple Business Card Here: 7) Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial activity at this facility: SIC Code: 2 s 7 5 8) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility, including the DWM compost facility classification: (Attach a site diagram showing the process areas present at this facility.) THE FACILITY MIXES FERTILIZERS FROM PURCHASED FERTILIZER MATERIALS. THE FACILITY RECEIVES FERTILIZERS VIA TRUCK AND RAIL, BLENDS THEM, AND ARE PACKAGED IN VARIOUS SIZED CONTAINERS. ON -SITE CHEMICAL STORAGE INCLUDES 50-LB FERTILIZER BAGS, LIQUID FERTILIZER TOTES, AND BULK RAW MATERIALS STORED IN FERTILIZER BAYS. OTHER PROCESS EQUIPMENT ARE LOADERS MIXERS CONVEYERS FUEL TANKS AND FERTILIZER SHIPPING. Stormwater Discharge, Wastewater Treatment & Discharge and Permitting Information 9) Discharge points / Receiving waters: OF-001 What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater and/or wastewater discharges will end up in? FISHING CREEK To find the waterbody, please see the "MAPS" tab on htti?s://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewerindex.html? id=iel25ad7628f494694e259c80dd64 265 for a map of NC Surface Waterbody Classifications. Receiving water classification(s) for the waters: WATER SUPPLY IV (WS-IV) / NUTRIENT SENSITIVE WATERS (NSW) If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). N/A Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as public water supply WS-II to WS-V must be approved by the Public Water Supply Section of the Division of Water Resources. If DWR does not approve, coverage under NCG240000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of process wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-Ior freshwater ORW. Similarly, the Division of Environmental Health Shellfish Sanitation Program must approve process wastewater discharges to SA shellfish waters. 5WU-NCGZ4-NOI Page 2 of 8 Last revised 10/02/2017 N CG 240000 N.O.I. Will this facilitv discharge to: Shellfishing waters (Classified SA)? ❑ Yes 0 No Trout waters (Classified Tr)? ❑ Yes 0 No High Quality Waters (Classified HQW)? ❑ Yes O No Outstanding Resource Waters (Classified ORW)? ❑ Yes 0 No Primary NurseryArea waters (Classified PNA)? ❑ Yes 0 No NubientSensitive Waters (Classified NSW)? 0 Yes ❑ No Water Supply Watershed Waters (Classified WS I—WS V)? 0 Yes ❑ No `Zero -flow' streams (as described in 15A NCAC 2B .0206)? ❑ Yes 0 No List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the site (both on -site and off -site) and location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note thatthis information is specified on the site plan. Be sure to indicate a type for each outfall listed below as Stormwater only, Wastewater only or Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater Outfall No. OF-001 Stormwater only 10 Wastewater only ❑ Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater ❑ Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): _36/10/19.57 N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): _77/40/43.30 W Outfall No. Stormwateronly ❑ Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Outfall No. Stormwater only ❑ Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Outfall No. Stormwater only ❑ Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Outfall No. Stormwater only ❑ Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Outfall No. Stormwater only ❑ Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): Wastewater only ❑ Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater ❑ N W Wastewater only ❑ Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater ❑ N W Wastewater only ❑ Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater ❑ N W Wastewater only ❑ Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater ❑ N W Wastewater only ❑ Wastewater Commingled with Stormwater ❑ N W You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.) Page 3 of 8 SWU-NCG24-NOI Last revised 10/02/2017 NCG 240000 N.O.I. 10) Each applicant shall provide the following information (attach additional sheets as necessary): • Two (2) site plans depicting the facility or site with numbered outfalls which indicate stormwater and wastewater outfalls. The plans shall legibly show. at minimum, (existing or proposed): o Outline of drainage areas with topographical lines and features o Stormwater/wastewater treatment structures o Location of numbered stormwater/wastewater outfalls (corresponding to which drainage areas) o Delineation of drainage areas to each discharge point o Runoff conveyance structures o Areas and acreage where materials are stored o Location of the various composting activities with identifying labels o Impervious area acreages o Location(s) of steams and/or wetlands the site is draining to, and any applicable buffers o Site property lines, North Arrow, and bar scale o If applicable, the 100-year floodplain line o Acreage of each stormwater and wastewater topographical area o Each of the facilities' wastewater or stormwater source and discharge structures and each of its hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities o Notation of the water quality classification of the receiving water that site waters eventually discharge to o Site location (insert) Site plans shall be 24"x 36" in size. • Line drawing and description: Aline drawing of the water flow through the facility. A pictorial description of the nature and amount of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures. • A narrative description and identification of the compost manufacturing sequence at the applicant's site, the general feedstocks, the determination of whether the site's final product qualifies as 'finished compost' as referenced in the General Permit text (NCG240000) and as determined by the DW M permitting process, identification of the stormwater BMPs employed, and the general nature of the wastewater treatment system utilized to meet process wastewater discharge limits. 11) Does the facility use any of the following on site? N/A* ❑ Liquid, granular, or other materials added for their concentrated phosphorus compounds content? ❑ Liquid, granular, or other materials added for their concentrated nitrogen compounds content? 12) Does the applicant have any unresolved Notice of Violations (NOVs)? ■ Process Wastewater (Process wastewaters are defined in Part III Section D of the General Permit text.): 13) Will your facility discharge process wastewaters to surface waters? ❑ Yes 0 No 14) Are wastewater treatment facilities planned in the 100-year flood plain? 0 No ❑ Yes SL15) Will your facility build a closed -loop recycle system (CLRSs) that meets design requirements in 15A a NCAC 02T .1000 and hold your facilities' working volume? ❑ Yes 0 No F Yes, STOP COMPLETION of this NOL Contact DWR Non -Discharge Permitting Program for permitting requirements. "The facility is a fertilizer blending operation. They handle nitrogen and phosphorous containing products not exposed to stormwater. Page 4 of 8 SWU-NCG24-NOI Last revised 10/02/2017 NCG240000 N.O.I. 4' . 16) A wastewater treatment alternatives review is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2) for any new or expanding water pollution control facility's discharge in North Carolina. You may attach additional sheets. N/A a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? ❑ VE ❑ RM ❑ MD b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System: i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes ❑ No (1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant ONVIITP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes ❑ (a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater. (b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?* c) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation): 1120 f�T/_1 i) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)? ....................❑ Yes ❑ No Why or Why not? ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system feasible to implement?* ...........................❑ Yes ❑ No Why or Why not? iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters?* d) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound N/A alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options of the wastewaters being considered?*... ❑ Yes ❑ No i) If No, contact DEMLR's Land Application Unit to determine permitting requirements. *Per NC rules at 15A NCAC 2H .0105(c)(2). You maybe asked to provide further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review. Feasibility should consider initial and recurring costs. Process wastewater treatment system performance You are applying for coverage under NCG 240000 which enforces process wastewater effluent limitations on the pollutants BOD, TSS, pH, and fecal coliform. Except as specifically provided in the General Permit text, or DE MLR compliance schedule, any exceedances of the process wastewater effluent limitations are a violation of the terms and conditions of the permit, and may be the basis for DE MLR enforcement action. Also please note: NC rule 15A NCAC 2H .0139 requires that wastewater treatment system design be accomplished by a North Carolina Professional Engineer. Stormwater: 17) Does this facility employ any best management practices for Stormwater control? ❑ No 0 Yes if yes, please briefly describe: Monitoring loading/unloading operations, following spill prevention and response procedures during fuel delivery and storage, periodic employee training, and following proper disposal guidance to prevent loose or free -flowing materials from reaching the navigable waters. 18) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? F yes, when was it implemented? 05/13/2021 ❑ No 0 Yes Page 5 of 8 SWU-NCG24-NOI Last revised 10/02/2017 NCG240000 N.O.I. 19) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this facility? ❑ No OYes If yes, does your VMA area discharge into your wastewater treatment device? 0 No ❑ Yes Other/Permitting: 20) Does this facility have a Division of Land Resources Erosion & Sedimentation Control (E&SC) Permit? 0 No ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current E&SC permits for this facility: 21) Does this facility have a Division of Waste Management permit? 0 No ❑ Yes If Yes, Permit number(s 22) Is your facility subject to Phase R Post -Construction Area? 0 No ❑ Yes If yes, who is the permitting authority? 23) Is your facility located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties? ❑ Yes 0 No Is your facility adding more than 10,000 ft2 of built -upon area or CAMA Major Permit? ❑ Yes 0 No 24) Is your facility discharging wastewater (treated or untreated) such as water from wetting of aggregate piles, drum rinse -out, or vehicle and equipment cleaning to a stormwater BMP? O No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach your approval from the permitting authority to do so. 25) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits? 0 No ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility: 26) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)? 0 No ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility: 27) Hazardous Waste: a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? 0 No ❑ Yes b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of hazardous waste? 0 No ❑ Yes c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of hazardous waste? d) Type(s) of waste: How is material stored: Where is material stored: How many disposal shipments per year: Name of transport/disposal vendor: _ Vendor address: Page 6 of 8 SWU-NCG24-NOI Last revised 10/02/2017 NCG240000 N.01 Final Checklist This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included: ❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDEQ. ❑ This completed application and all supporting documentation. See Question 10. 1 = ❑ If an Erosion & Sedimentation Control (E&SC) Plan is required from Division of Land Resources (DLR) or local designee: documentation verifying applicant has developed and submitted that Plan to the governing agency (required per 15A NCAC 02H .0138). ❑ Two (2) site plans depicting the site plan with numbered outfalls which indicate stormwater and wastewater 1 = outfalls. See Question 10, ❑ A county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked. 28) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22) All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified. a. All not9ces of intentto be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) ror a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, orcertification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device ormethod required to be operated ormaintained underthis Article or rules of the [Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine notto exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Ihereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit I understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: TODD LONG Title: CORPORATE SECRETARY (Signature of Applicant) Al (Date S igned) Page 7 of 8 SWU-NCG24-NOI Last revised 10/02/2017 aBUSINESS CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 10-2017 NAME OF BUSINESS CORPORATION: Halifax Fertilizer Company, Inc. SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 0064077 STATE OF FORMATION: NC REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END: 7/31 /2020 SECTION A: REGISTERED AGENT'S INFORMATION 1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Lona. Todd 2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT: - Filed Annual Report 202107608863 7/2021 03:15 Q Changes SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT 3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS & COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS 1245 S Dennis St Enfield, NC 27823 Halifax County SECTION B: PRINCIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION i Box 309 Enfield. NC i 1' 1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: Fertilizer Blending & Sales 2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (252) 445-5174 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL., Privacy Redaction 4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS 1245 S Dennis St Enfield, NC 27823 5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 309 Enfield, NC 27823-0309 6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see Instructions) ❑ The company is a veteran -owned small business The company is a service -disabled veteran -owned small business SECTION C: OFFICERS (Enter additional officers in Section E.) NAME: Garland Dallas Barnes TITLE: President ADDRESS: 413 Main Street Severn, NC 27877 NAME: Jeffrey Vinson NAME: Todd Lon TITLE: Vice President TITLE: SeCretary ADDRESS: 413 Main St. Severn, NC 27877 ADDRESS: 1107 South Dennis Street Enfield, NC 27823 SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business entirodd Long 3/17/2021 SIGNATURE DATE Form must be signed by an officer listed under Section C of this form. Todd Lona Secreta Print or Type Name of Officer Print or Type Title of Officer This Annual Report has been filed electronically. MAIL TO: Secretary of State, Business Registration Division, Post Office Box 29525, Raleigh, NC 27626-0525 • File an Annual Report/Amend an Annual Report • Upload a PDF Filing • Order a Document Online • Add Entity to My Email Notification List • View Filings Print a Pre -Populated Annual Report form • Print an Amended a Annual Report form Business Corporation LegaL Name Halifax Fertilizer Company, Inc. Information Sosld: 0064077 Status: Current -Active O Date Formed: 7/6/1983 Citizenship: Domestic Fiscal Month: July Annual Report Due Date: November 15th Currentgnnual Report Status: Registered Agent: Long, Todd , Addresses Principal Office 1245 S Dennis St Enfield, NC 27823 Officers President G Dallas Barnes , Jr 413 Main Street Severn NC 27877 Stock Class: COMMON Shares: 100000 Par Value 1 Reg Office Mailing Reg Mailing 1245 S Dennis St PO Box 309 Post Office Box 309 Enfield, NC 27823 Enfield, NC 27823-0309 Enfield, NC 27823 Assistant Treasurer George M. Davis , III 1245 South Dennis Street Enfield NC 27823 Treasurer Robert Todd Long 1107 South Dennis Street Enfield NC 27823 Secretary Robert Todd Long 1107 South Dennis Street Enfield NC 27823 Vice President Jeffrey T Vinson 413 Main Street Severn NC 27877