WQ0013418_Staff Report_20210730

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: ❑ NPDES Unit ❑ Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Chloe Lloyd
From: Will Hart
Washington Regional Office
Application No.: WQ0013418
Facility name: 4244 Grover Smith Road SFR
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: July 28, 2021
b. Site visit conducted by: Victoria Herdt and Will Hart
c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: Mrs. Janice Proffitt and their contact information: (252) 746 - 2337 ext.
e. Driving directions: From NC Highway 43 turn east onto Grover Smith Rd, 4244 is located past the end of the
paved road.
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? n Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? n Yes n No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? n Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
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10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? n Yes n No ® N/A
12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? _ Yes or n No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: N/A
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No❑N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
2. Recommendation: n Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
n Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
Signature of report preparer: W;11 H44
Signature of regional supervisor: Rx T•
Date:
7/30/2021
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
The facility is well -maintained; Mr and Mrs Proffitt strive to keep the system up.
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