WQ0023306_Return_20220902

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGEM, JR.
Director
JORDAN HUGHES — CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF NEW BERN
POST OFFICE BOX 1129
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROUNA 28563-1129
Dear Mr. Hughes:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 2, 2022
Subject: Application No. WQ0023306
Permit Application Return
City of New Bern Class A
Residuals Program
Residuals Management System
Craven County
This letter is in reference to your permit renewal requests received July 7, 2022 and July 27, 2022.
During the pre -review process, it was noted that the following items were missing from the
submitted application package:
1. Combine the following documents into a single PDF and upload the complete application at:
https:Hedocs.deci.nc.2ov/Forms/NonDischar2e-Branch-Submittal-Form-Ver2.
➢ The Cover Letter, Residual Source Certification (RSC 06-16), Vicinity Map, Process Flow
Diagram, and Sampling Plan for Permit No. NCO025348 received July 7, 2022.
➢ The Distribution of Class A Residuals (DCAR 06-16) application, Program Information,
and Operation and Maintenance Plan received July 27, 2022.
➢ The missing information noted in Items 2 and 3 below.
2. For the RSC Form for Permit No. NC0025348, submit the following information:
➢ Complete the sampling results for the table in Item IL3.b. and complete Item IL8.
➢ Instruction B — Provide the quantitative justification for residuals production rate cited in
Item L8. Ensure that the amount of residuals listed is the maximum amount expected to
be generated by the facility for the life of the permit. In addition, ensure that this amount
is equivalent to that which is to be land applied, distributed, and/or disposed, including any
chemicals, amendments, or other additives that are added to the residuals during
processing.
➢ Instruction C — Provide the laboratory analytical reports and operational data used to
complete this certification.
➢ Instruction C — Provide documentation that the facility complies and/or the residuals
comply with any applicable pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction
requirements.
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Mr. Jordan Hughes
September 2, 2022
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3. For the RSC Form for Permit No. WQ0003765, submit the following information:
➢ Download and complete an RSC Form for Permit No. WQ0003765. This form may be
downloaded at: https:Hdeg.nc.gov/water-resources/non-discharge/rsc-06-16/download.
➢ Instruction B — Provide a vicinity map that shows the location of the facility and meets all
of the criteria in the "Map Guidance for Residuals Land Application Permits".
➢ Instruction B — Provide a detailed narrative and/or process flow diagram that describes how
the residuals are to be generated, treated, processed, and stored at the facility.
➢ Instruction B — Provide the quantitative justification for residuals production rate cited in
Item L8. Ensure that the amount of residuals listed is the maximum amount expected to
be generated by the facility for the life of the permit. In addition, ensure that this amount
is equivalent to that which is to be land applied, distributed, and/or disposed, including any
chemicals, amendments, or other additives that are added to the residuals during
processing.
➢ Instruction B — Provide a detailed sampling plan for the residuals source -generating
facility. Ensure that the plan identifies sampling points, sampling frequency, sample type,
as well as the Division -certified laboratory to be used. In addition, ensure that the plan
details how the facility and/or the residuals are monitored for any applicable pathogen
reduction and vector attraction reduction requirements. Note that all sampling and
monitoring must be completed on the residuals as they are to be land applied, distributed,
and/or disposed.
➢ Instruction C — Provide the laboratory analytical reports and operational data used to
complete this certification.
➢ Instruction C — Provide documentation that the facility complies and/or the residuals
comply with any applicable pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction
requirements.
Accordingly, your permit renewal request is being returned as incomplete pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T .0107(b).
The success of the Water Quality Permitting Section's Non -Discharge Branch process depends
upon the receipt of complete and accurate applications and supporting documentation. Please amend the
application package to include the previously noted omitted items and resubmit with the appropriate permit
processing fee. When resubmitting, please submit the application electronically as a single PDF at:
httys://edocs.deci.nc.,aov/Forms/NonDischaree-Branch-Submittal-Form-Ver2.
Please be advised that construction and/or operation of the subject facilities without a valid
permit is a violation of G.S. 143-215.1, and may subject you to appropriate enforcement actions
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A., 613., and 6C. Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation may
be assessed for failure to secure a valid permit.

Mr. Jordan Hughes
September 2, 2022
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If you need additional information concerning this letter, please contact me at [phone] or
nathaniel.thomburgkncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Branch Ch f
Division of Water Resources
Enclosure
cc: Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Tony Hawkins, ORC — City of New Bern (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)

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NEW BERN
NORTH CAROLINA
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Department of Public Utilities
Wastewater Treatment Plant
307 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560-2816
June 2, 2022
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: City of New Bern WWTP Class A Distribution Program
Distribution of Class A Residuals Craven County
Non -Discharge System Renewal Permit # WQ0023306
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed is the original and two copies of the Non -Discharge Permit Renewal Application for the City of New
Bern / Distribution of Class A Residuals.
Please review the information. If additional information is required, please contact me at 252-639-7555 or Jordan
Hughes, City Engineer at 252-639-7527.
Sincerely,
Tony Hawkins, ORC New Bern Wastewater Treatment Plant
Cc: Jordan Hughes, City Engineer / file

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources RESIDUALS SOURCE CERTIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: RSC 06-16
Please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items are submitted. Adherence to these
instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the amount of additional
information requested. Failure to submit all of the required items will lead to additional processing and review time for the
permit application. Unless otherwise noted the Applicant shall submit one original and two copies of the application and
supporting documentation
For more information, visit the Water Quality Permitting Section's Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
General — This certification provides detailed information of residuals source generating facility and its residuals quality for land
application, distribution, or disposal in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. Do not submit this certification for review without
a corresponding application form (FORM: RLAP 11-15, FORM: DCAR 11-15, or FORM: SDR 11-15).
Unless otherwise noted, the Applicant shall submit one original and two copies of the application and supporting documentation listed
below.
A. Residuals Source Certification (FORM: RSC 11-15):
[ Submit the completed and appropriately executed Residuals Source Certification (FORM: RSC 11-15) form. Please do not
make any unauthorized content changes to this form. If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to the
application may be made, as long as the attachments are numbered to correspond to the section and item to which they refer.
For new or renewed permits, submit a separate certification for each source facility.
❑ For modified permits, submit a separate certification for only those facilities that are affected by the proposed modification.
[e Complete the residuals source facility summary page. List all new, renewed, or modified facilities.
B. Residuals Source -Generating Facility Information:
❑ For each source facility, attach the following:
ERVicinity map - A vicinity map that shows the location of the facility and meets all of the criteria in the "Map Guidance for
Residuals Land Application Permits".
Process flow diagram and/or narrative - A detailed narrative and/or process flow diagram that describes how the residuals
are to be generated, treated, processed, and stored at the facility.
❑ Quantitative justification for residuals production rate - A quantitative justification for the value provided in Item I. 8.
Ensure that the amount of residuals listed is the maximum amount expected to be generated by the facility for the life of
the permit. In addition, ensure that this amount is equivalent to that which is actually to be land applied, distributed,
and/or disposed, including any chemicals, amendments, or other additives that are added to the residuals during
ocessmg.
16 Sampling plan - A detailed sampling plan for the residuals source -generating facility. Ensure that the plan identifies
sampling points, sampling frequency, sample type, as well as the Division -certified laboratory to be used. In addition,
ensure that the plan details how the facility and/or the residuals are monitored for any applicable pathogen reduction and
vector attraction reduction requirements. Note that all sampling and monitoring must be completed on the residuals as
they are to be land applied, distributed, and/or disposed.
C. Residuals Quality Information:
❑ For each source facility, attach the following:
[gLaboratory analytical reports and operational data - reports for all laboratory analyses used to complete this certification.
❑ Documentation that the facility complies and/or the residuals comply with any applicable pathogen reduction and vector
attraction reduction requirements.
❑ For new facility that may have not yet been constructed and analytical results of residuals cannot be obtained, please
attach analytical results of residuals generated from a similar facility along with the description of similarities of the two
facilities.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 1 of 1

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
RESIDUALS SOURCE CERTIFICATION
FORM: RSC 06-16
I. RESIDUALS SOURCE -GENERATING FACILITY INFORMATION (See Instruction B.):
1. Facility Name: City of New Bern
2. Facility permit holder is: ❑ Federal, ❑ State, [J Local Government, or ❑ Private.
Facility permit issued by: ❑ Div. of Water Resources, ❑ Div. of Environmental Health,
or ❑ Other (explain: ).
3. Facility contact person and title: Jordan Hughes / City Engineer
Complete mailing address: PO Box 1129
City: New Bern State: NC Zip: 28563-
Telephone number: 252) 639-7527 E-mail address: [e-mail]
4. Facility physical address: 307 Glenburnie Dr.
City: New Bern State: NC Zip: 28560-
Coordinates: Latitude: 35' 138407' _" Longitude: 77' 060189'
Datum: Level of accuracy:
Method of measurement:
5. Purpose of the facility:
M treatment of municipal wastewater, ❑ treatment of 100% domestic wastewater,
❑ treatment of potable water, ❑ treatment of 100% industrial wastewater,
❑ treatment of industrial wastewater mixed with domestic wastewater,
(approximate percentages: % industrial and % domestic)
❑ other (explain: ).
6. Does the facility have an approved pretreatment program: Yes ❑ No
7. Facility permitted/design flow: 6_5 MGD and facility average daily flow: 4.45 MGD
8. Average amount of residuals being generated at this facility 25 dry tons per year.
9. Specify the following regarding treatment and storage volumes available at the facility:
Type and volume of residuals treatment: belt press / 110.000 per da M-F
Type and volume of residuals storage (i.e., outside of residuals treatment units): aerobic di ester / 939.264 gallons
II. RESIDUALS QUALITY INFORMATION (See Instruction C.):
1. Specify if residuals are regulated under:
X 40 CFR Part 503 or ❑ 40 CFR Part 257.
Note: Only residuals that are generated during domestic/municipal wastewater treatment processes are regulated under 40
CFR Part 503, otherwise, the residuals are regulated under 40 CFR Part 257.
2. Specify if residuals are defined under 15A NCAC 02T.1102 6 as:
I Biological ❑ Non -Biological
Note: Biological residuals are residuals that have been generated during the treatment of domestic wastewater, animal
processing wastewater, or the biological treatment of industrial wastewater (biological treatment is a system that utilizes
biological processes including lagoons, activated sludge systems, extended aeration systems, and fixed film systems).
FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 1 of 5

3. Hazardous Waste Determination: Complete the following to demonstrate that the residuals are non -hazardous under
RCRA: (Note - this item does not have to be completed for facilities that are less than 0.5 MGD in design flow that treat
100% non -municipal, domestic wastewater only)
a. Are the residuals listed in 40 CFR §261.31-§261.33: "M yes ❑ no.
If yes, list the number(s): 35
b. Specify whether or not the residuals exhibit any of the characteristics defined by 40 CFR §261.21-
261.24: ❑ yes Wr no.
Fill in the following tables with the results of the latest toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) analysis as
well as those for corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity:
Laboratory: Environment 1 and Date of analysis: 8/14/21
Passed corrosivity test: yes Q no. pH: s.u. (2 < pH < 12.5)
Passed ignitability test: yes ❑ no. Flashpoint: >200 OF (> 140°F)
Passed reactivity test: W yes ❑no. HCN: <3_3 mg/kg (<250) & H2S: <110 mg/kg (<500)
TCLP Parameter
Limit
NO)
Result
NO)
TCLP Parameter
Limit
(mg/1)
Result
(mg/1)
Arsenic
5.0
<0.10
Hexachlorobenzene
0.13
ND
Barium
100.0
<2.0
Hexachloro-1,3-Butadiene
0.5
ND
Benzene
0.5
ND
Hexachloroethane
3.0
ND
Cadmium
1.0
<0.050
Lead
5.0
0.055
Carbon Tetrachloride
0.5
ND
Lindane
0.4
Chlordane
0.03
ND
Mercury
0.2
<0.0050
Chlorobenzene
100.0
ND
Methoxychlor
10.0
ND
Chloroform
6.0
ND
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
200.0
ND
Chromium
5.0
<0.10
Nitrobenzene
2.0
ND
m-Cresol
200.0
Pentachlorophenol
100.0
ND
o-Cresol
200.0
Pyridine
5.0
ND
p-Cresol
200.0
Selenium
1.0
<0.10
Cresol
200.0
Silver
5.0
<0.10
2,4-D
10.0
ND
Tetrachloroethylene
0.7
ND
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
7.5
ND
Toxaphene
0.5
ND
1,2-Dichloroethane
0.5
ND
Trichloroethylene
0.5
ND
ND
1,1-Dichloroethylene
0.7
ND
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
400.0
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
0.13
ND
214,6-Trichlorophenol
2.0
ND
Endrin
0.02
ND
214,5-TP (Silvex)
1.0
ND
Heptachlor and its Hydroxide
0.008
ND
Vinyl Chloride
0.2
ND
FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 2 of 5

4. Metals Determination: Complete one of the following tables (i.e., as applicable) to demonstrate that the residuals do not
violate the ceiling concentrations for metals regulated under 15A NCAC 02T .1105.
a. For Distrihution/Land Application: Fill in the following table with the results of the latest analyses (i.e., on a dry weight
basis) for the following metal parameters:
Laboratory: Environment 1 and Date of analysis: 1/5/22
Parameter
Ceiling
Concentration Limits
(ClassA & ClassB)
(mg/kg)
Monthly Average
Concentration Limits
(Class A Only)
(mg/kg)
Result
(mg/kg)
Arsenic
75
41
<2.5
Cadmium
85
39
<0.5
Copper
4,300
1,500
111
Lead
840
300
4.1
Mercury
57
17
0.27
Molybdenum
75
n/a
<5.0
Nickel
420
420
5
Selenium 100
100
<5.0
Zinc 7,500
2,800
216
b. For Surface Disposal Unit (landfill}: Fill in the following table with the results of the latest analyses (i.e., on a dry weight
basis) for the following metal parameters:
Laboratory: Environment 1 and Date of analysis: 1/5/22
Distance from Disposal
Unit to Boundary to
Closest Property Line
(meters, check one)
Arsenic
(mg/kg)
Chromium
(mg/kg)
Nickel
(mg/kg)
> 0 but < 25
30
200
210
❑ > 25 but < 50
34
220
240
❑ > 50 but < 75
39
260
270
El > 75 but < 100
46
300
320
❑ > 100 but < 125
53
360
390
420
❑ > 125
62
450
Result (mg/kg)
<2.5
12
5
FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 3 of 5

5. Nutrient/Micronutrient Determination: Complete the following:
a. Total solids: 28 %.
b. Fill in the following table with the results of the latest analyses (i.e., on a dry weight basis) for the following nutrient and
micronutrient parameters:
Laboratory: Environment 1 and Date of analysis: 1/5/22
Parameter
Result
(mg/kg)
Aluminum
2866
Ammonia -Nitrogen
135.2
Calcium
304318
Magnesium
4516
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
27.84
pH (Standard Unit)
12.2
Phosphorus
11040
Potassium
3954
Sodium
1270
30690
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
c. Using the results listed in Item II. 5b. above, calculate the sodium adsorption ration (SAR): .007
[Note: If residuals contain SAR of 10 or higher, the applicant shall obtain recommendations from the local Cooperative
Extension Office, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, a
North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist, or an agronomist, prior to land application of residuals. The recommendations shall
address the sodium application rate, soil amendments (e.g., gypsum, etc.), or a mechanism for maintaining site integrity
and conditions conducive to crop growth].
d. Specify the mineralization rate to be used in calculating the plant available nitrogen (PAN) of the residuals: 25 %. This
rate is a (check one): 0 default value, or 0 actually established.
If the residuals are not generated from the treatment of municipal or domestic wastewater, explain or provide technical
justification as to why the selected default value is appropriate to be applied to these residuals:
e. Calculate the PAN for the residuals (i.e., on a dry weight basis) and fill the results in the following table:
Application Method
First (111) Year PAN
Five -Year
Maximum Adjusted PAN
(mg1k%)
(mg/kg)
Surface
6603
148
rInjectioMricorporation
6. Other Pollutants Determination: Specify whether or not there are any other pollutants of concern in the residuals and provide
the results of the latest analyses: N/A
FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 4 of 5

7. Pathogen Reduction: Per 15A NCAC 02T.1106, specify how residuals will meet the pathogen reduction requirements:
a. For Distribution/Land Application of Class A or Equivalent:
A fecal coliform density that is demonstrated to be less than 1,000 MPN per gram of total dry solids,
or
❑ A salmonella sp. density that is demonstration to be less than 3 MPN per 4 grams of total dry solids.
AND one of the followings (except for non -biological residuals):
11 Alternative 1 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(b)(3)(A)] - Time/Temperature Compliance.
❑ Alternative 2 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(b)(3)(B)] - Alkaline Treatment.
❑ Alternative 3 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(b)(3)(C)] - Prior Testing for Enteric Virus/Viable Helminth Ova.
❑ Alternative 4 [15A NCAC 02T.I106(b)(3)(D)] - No Prior Testing for Enteric Virus/Viable Helminth Ova.
❑ Alternative 5 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(b)(3)(E)-(K)] - Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP).
Specify one: ❑ composting, ❑ heat drying, ❑ heat treatment,
❑ thermophilic aerobic digestion, ❑ beta ray irradiation,
❑ gamma ray irradiation, or ❑ pasteurization.
b. For Land Application of Class B:
El Alternative 1 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(c)(1)] - Fecal Coliform Density Demonstration.
❑ Alternative 2 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(c)(2)] -Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens (PSRP).
Specify one: ❑ aerobic digestion, ❑ air drying, ❑ anaerobic digestion,
composting, or ❑ lime stabilization.
c. For Surface Disposal:
❑ Select One of the Class A or Equivalent Pathogen Reduction Alternatives in Item II. 7a. above.
❑ Select One of the Class B or Equivalent Pathogen Reduction Alternatives in Item II.7b. above.
❑ Exempt - If Daily Cover Alternative is chosen in Item II.8. below [15A NCAC 02T.I 106(a)(2)].
F] Not Applicable - Non -Biological Residuals with NO Domestic Wastewater Contribution.
8. Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR): Per 15A NCAC 02T.1107, specify how residuals will meet the VAR requirements:
❑ Alternative 1 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(1)] - 38% Volatile Solids Reduction (Aerobic/Anaerobic Digestion).
❑ Alternative 2 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(2)] - 40-Day Bench Scale Test (Anaerobic Digestion).
Alternative 3 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(3)] - 30-Day Bench Scale Test (Aerobic Digestion).
❑ Alternative 4 [15A NCAC 02T. 1 107(a)(4)] - Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate Test (Aerobic Digestion).
❑ Alternative 5 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(5)] - 14-Day Aerobic Processes.
❑ Alternative 6 [15A NCAC 02T.I 107(a)(6)] - Alkaline Stabilization.
❑ Alternative 7 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(7)] - Drying of Stabilized Residuals.
❑ Alternative 8 [15A NCAC 02T.I 107(a)(8)] - Drying of Unstabilized Residuals.
❑ Alternative 9 [15A NCAC 02T.I 107(a)(9)] - Injection.
❑ Alternative 10 [15A NCAC 02T. I 107(a)(1 0)] - Incorporation.
❑ Alternative for Surface Disposal Units Only - Soil/Other Material Cover [15A NCAC 02T.1107(b)(2)].
❑ Not Applicable - Non -Biological Residuals with NO Domestic Wastewater Contribution.
Note: For animal processing residuals, only alternatives 9 or 10 may be chosen due to the nuisance conditions that typically
occur when these residuals are applied and left on the land surface.
FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 5 of 5

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
July 20, 2016
JORDAN HUGHES — CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF NEW BERN
POST OFFICE BOX 1129
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28563-1 129
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023306
City of New Bern Class A
Distribution Program
Distribution of Class A Residuals
Craven County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received May 5, 2016, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0023306 dated July 20, 2016, to City ofNew Bern for the continued operation of the subject
residuals management program. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on February
1, 2018 (i.e. the day after the expiration date of the existing permit).
This permit shall be effective from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2023, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023306 issued February 10, 2009 and the Attachment A certified June 30, 2010, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements listed in Attachment A for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result
in future compliance problems.
Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance
dated February 10, 2009:
1. Old Condition 11.9. —No compliance boundary required for Class A residuals.
2. Old Condition II.10. — No review boundary required for Class A residuals.
3. Old Condition RIA. — Soils failing to assimilate is not valid reason to cancel permit when
other land can be found.
4. Old Condition I11.6. — Redundant since covered in Old Condition 111.5. and Condition 111.4,
5. Old Condition II1.9. — Replaced by Conditions 111.7. and III.8. Read carefully.
6. Old Condition IV.8. — Length of time records to be kept is specified when records are
required.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Permitting I Non -Discharge Permitting
1617 Maa Service Center j Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6464

Mr. Jordan Hughes
July 20, 2016
Page 2 of 2
Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated
February 10, 2009:
1. Condition II.11. — Application of bulk residuals not to exceed agronomic rates.
2. Condition IL 12. — Residuals with sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) greater than 10 require
Division approval for distribution.
3. Condition 111.2. — Requirement for Operations & Management (O&M) Plan.
4. Condition 111.5. — Vegetative' cover required for land application.
5. Condition 111.6. — Set of conditions under which land application of residuals not to occur.
6. Condition 111.7. — Utilization agreement for bulk distribution of residuals. Read carefully.
7. Condition III.8. — Terms of utilization agreement set. Read carefully.
8. Condition III.11. — Permittee not to distribute residuals to those known to violate terms of
use of residuals. Permittee also to notify Division if violations occur.
9. Condition VI.6. — Similar to Old Condition VI.6., but now 60-day notification prior to
permit revocation or modification.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee /
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Troy Doby at (919) 807-
6336 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Craven County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Beth Buffington — Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

I.
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of New Bern
Craven County
FOR THE
continued operation of a residuals management program for City of New Bern and consisting of the
distribution of Class A residuals generated by the approved facilities listed in Attachment A with no
discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received May 5, 2016, and in conformity
with other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality
and considered a part of this permit. The use and disposal of residuals are regulated under Title 40 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 503.: This permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with the federal
regulations.
This permit shall be effective from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2023, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023306 issued February 10, 2009 and the Attachment A certified June 30, 2010, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2), 02T .0105(d), 02T .0109]
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject residuals management program shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of prolonged
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall immediately cease
distribution of residuals, contact the Washington Regional Office supervisor, and take any immediate
corrective actions. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from the operation of this residuals management program. [15A NCAC 02B .0200,
02L .0100]
3. Only residuals generated by the facilities listed in Attachment A are approved for distribution in
accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1]
4. The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division for each additional
residual source -generating facility prior to acceptance of those residuals for treatment in the approved
residuals alkaline pasteurization/stabilization facility and distribution through the approved Class A
residuals product distribution program. In addition, the Permittee shall request and obtain a permit
amendment from the Division for each additional Class A product, prior to distribution the approved
Class A product distribution program. [15A NCAC 02T .1104(b)]
5. No Class A residuals product that tests or is classified as a hazardous or toxic waste under 40 CFR Part
261 shall be sold or given away under the conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .1101'(8)]
6. Pollutant concentrations in residuals distributed or applied to any land application site shall not exceed
the following Ceiling Concentrations or Monthly Average Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis):
Parameter
Ceiling Concentration
(milligrams per kilogram)
Monthly Average
Concentration
(milligrams per kilogram)
Arsenic
75
41
Cadmium
85
39
Copper
4,300
1,500
Lead
840
300
Mercury
57
17
Molybdenum
75
n/a
Nickel
420
420
Selenium
100
100
zinc
7,500
2,800
[15A NCAC 02T .1105]
7. Residuals that are distributed shall meet Class A pathogen reduction requirements in 15A NCAC 02T
.1106 (a) and (b). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T
.1106]
8. Biological residuals (i.e. residuals generated during the treatment of domestic or animal processing
wastewater, or the biological treatment of industrial wastewater, and as identified in Attachment A)
that are distributed shall meet one of the vector attraction reduction alternatives in 15A NCAC 02T
.l 107(a). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .1107]
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9. Setbacks for treatment and storage facilities shall be as follows:
Setback Description
Setback
feet
Habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership or not to
be maintained as part of the project site
100
Property lines
50
Private or public water supply
100
Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial waterbodies, and
wetlands)
50
Wells with exception to monitoring wells
100
[I 5A NCAC 02T .1108]
10. Setbacks for Class A land applied bulk residuals shall be as follows:
Setback by residual type
Setback Description (feet)
Liquid Cake 1
Private or public water supply 100 100
Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, 100 25
perennial waterbodies, and wetlands
Surface water diversions (ephemeral streams, 25 0
Groundwater lowering ditches (where the bottom of 25 0
the ditch intersects the SHWT)
Wells with exception to monitoring wells 100 100
Bedrock outcrops 25 0
Unless otherwise noted in Attachment A, "cake" residuals are those that have greater than 15%
solids by weight and can be stacked without flowing, as well as can be handled, transported and
spread as a solid (e.g., using a backhoe, front end loader, stinger spreader, broadcast spreader or
other equipment designed for handling solid materials) without leaving any significant liquid
fraction behind.
[ 15A NCAC 02T .1108]
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11. Bulk residuals and other sources of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) shall not be applied in exceedance
of agronomic rates. Appropriate agronomic rates shall be calculated using expected nitrogen
requirements based on the determined Realistic Yield Expectations (RYE) using any of the following
methods:
a. Division's pre -approved site specific historical data for specific crop or soil types by calculating
the mean of the best three yields of the last five consecutive crop harvests for each field.
b. North Carolina Historical Data for specific crop and soil types as provided by North Carolina State
University Department of Soil Science (hM://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/vields/index.php). A copy
shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years in accordance with Condition IV.6.
c. If the RYE cannot be determined using methods (a) or (b) above, the Permittee may use the RYE
and appropriate nutrient application rates reported in any of the following documents:
i. Crop management plan as outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, or other agronomist.
ii. Waste Utilization Plan as outlined by the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Group - Guidance
Document: Chapter 1
(hLtl2://www.nea..gov/SWC/t`ech/documents/9th Guidance Doe _100109.pdf).
iii. Certified Nutrient Management Plan as outlined by the Natural Resources Conservation
Services (MRCS). These plans must meet the USDA NRCS 590 Nutrient Management
Standards (ftp://ftR-fc.se.egov.usda.gov/NHQ/pmctice-standards/standards/590.�df .
d. If the RYE and appropriate nutrient application rates cannot be determined, the Permittee shall
contact the Division to determine necessary action.
12. The Permittee shall not distribute Class A residuals that have a sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) of 10 or
higher without prior written Division approval. The Permittee may seek approval by demonstrating
that the entity accepting the residuals is: aware of the effects of a high SAR content; has agreed on
proper residual application rates; and has agreed to operational considerations to ensure that the high
SAR content will not adversely impact the receiving sites. Recommendations regarding sodium
application rate, soil amendments (e.g., gypsum, etc.) or a mechanism for maintaining site integrity and
conditions conducive to crop growth, can be obtained from the local Cooperative Extension Office, the
Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, a North
Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist, or an agronomist. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
13. Diversion or bypassing of untreated residuals or leachate from the treatment facility shall be prohibited.
All leachate shall be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or disposed through a
Division -approved method. [15A NCAC 02T .I 110(4)(a)]
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UiIREMENTS
1. The residuals management program shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent any
contravention of surface water or groundwater standards. [15A NCAC 02T .1110]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan (O&M Plan) Modifications
to the O&M Plan shall be approved by the Division prior to utilization of the new plan. The O&M Plan,.
at the minimum, shall include:
a. Operational functions;
b. Maintenance schedules;
c. Safety measures;
d. Spill response plan;
e. Inspection plan including the following information:
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the inspections;
ii. Frequency and location of inspections, including those to be conducted by the ORC, and
procedures to assure that the selected location(s) and inspection frequency are representative
of the residuals management program;
iii. Detailed description of inspection procedures including record keeping and actions to be taken
by the inspector in the event that noncompliance is observed pursuant to the noncompliance
notification requirements under the monitoring and reporting section of the permit;
f. Sampling and monitoring plan including the following information:
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and monitoring;
ii. Detailed description of monitoring procedures including parameters to be monitored;
iii. Sampling frequency and procedures to assure that representative samples are being collected.
Fluctuation in temperature, flow, and other operating conditions can affect the quality of the
residuals gathered during a particular sampling event. The sampling plan shall account for any
foreseen fluctuations in residuals quality and indicate the most limiting times for residuals to
meet pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements (e.g. facilities that distribute
multiple times per year but have an annual sampling frequency, may need to sample during
winter months when pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively affected by cold
temperatures).
[15A NCAC 02T .1109(b)(1)(k)]
3. When the Permittee land applies bulk residuals, adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wind
erosion and surface runoff from conveying residuals from the land application sites onto adjacent
properties or into surface waters. [G.S. 143-215.1]
4. When the Permittee or his contractor(s) land applies bulk residuals, a suitable vegetative cover shall be
maintained on land application sites onto which residuals are applied, or application shall be in
accordance with the crop management plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, or an
agronomist and as approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T .1109(b)(1)]
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5. Bulk residuals shall not be land applied under the following conditions:
a. If the residuals are likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species listed under section
4 of the Endangered Species Act or its designated critical habitat;
b. If the application causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. If the land fails to assimilate the bulk residuals or the application causes the contravention of surface
water or groundwater standards;
d. If the land is flooded, frozen or snow-covered, or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of the
residuals would occur;
e. Within the 100-year flood elevation, unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a
24-hour period following a residuals land application event;
f. Duringa measurable precipitation event (i.e., greater than 0.01 inch per hour), or within 24 hours
following a rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater in a 24-hour period;
g. If the slope is greater than 10% for surface applied liquid residuals, or if the slope is greater than
18% for injected or incorporated bulk liquid residuals;
h. If the soil pH is not maintained at 6.0 or greater, unless sufficient amounts of lime are applied to
achieve a final soil pH of at least 6.0, or if an agronomist provides information indicating that the
pH of the soil, residuals and lime mixture is suitable for the specified crop. Any approved variations
to the acceptable soil pH (6.0) will be noted in this permit;
i. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover unless the residuals are incorporated or
injected within a 24-hour period following a residuals land application event. Any field that is in a
USDA no -till program shall be exempted from meeting this vegetative cover requirement;
j. If the vertical separation between the seasonal high water table and the depth of residuals
application is less than one foot;
k. If the vertical separation of bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
1. Application exceeds agronomic rates.
[15A NCAC 02T .1104]
6. A dated Utilization Agreement between the Permittee, his subcontractor distributing and applying the
residuals, and the entity agreeing to accept Class A bulk residuals shall be in place prior to distribution
of the bulk residuals. The agreement shall specify the subcontractors and the agreeing entity's
responsibilities. The Permittee, the subcontractor, and the entity accepting the Class A bulk residuals
shall sign the Utilization Agreement. The Utilization Agreement shall have a clause allowing the
recipient of the residuals to end the Utilization Agreement at any time by notifying the Permittee in
writing. If the recipient of the residuals. sells the property, the Utilization Agreement shall automatically
terminate. If the permit is rescinded, the Utilization Agreement shall automatically terminate. The
duration of the Utilization Agreement shall be one to which the Permittee, the subcontractor, and the
recipient of the residuals agree. Any changes in the agreement that are necessitated by changes in the
permit shall be mailed to the subcontractor and the recipient of the residuals by certified mail with
return receipt. The Permittee shall keep these records on file for inspection by the Division for each
Utilization Agreement while that Utilization Agreement is in force. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1), 02T
.1104]
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7. At a minimum, the Utilization Agreement shall stipulate the following:
a. By agreeing to accept the bulk Class A residuals, it is recognized that the application of these
residuals is allowed under the conditions of this agreement including the prohibitions contained in
Condition III.6. Land application of Class A residuals is considered the beneficial reuse of a waste
under 15A I CAC 02T .1100, and has been deemed permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .1103(4)
provided the conditions of this agreement are met. Any action resulting in damages to surface water
or groundwater, caused by failure to follow the conditions of this agreement, is subject to Division
enforcement action;
b. The person or entity accepting the bulk Class A residuals shall to the best of his knowledge meet
the following application requirements:
i. Residuals shall not be stockpiled for more than 30 days (after the delivery of the last load) prior
to land application unless the permittee notifies the Washington Regional Office and receives
approval to exceed the 60-day limit. At a minimum, the information provided shall be the
location, the date that the last load was delivered, the quantity of residuals stockpiled, the
percent solids of the residuals stockpiled, measures taken to prevent stockpile runoff (e.g.
placement, perimeter berms, etc.) and the anticipated date the residuals will be spread.;
ii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private water supply
source;
iii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of any well, with the exception of
Division approved monitoring wells;
iv. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of surface waters.
c. The generator of the Class A bulk residuals shall provide information on the proper use of the
residuals, including information on the nutrient quantities within the residuals and recommended
application rates.. A copy of the label or information sheet attached to bags or other containers, as
specified in the labeling requirements under Condition III.10, is sufficient;
d. The applicator or party accepting bulk residuals from the Permittee shall supply all third parties
receiving bulk residuals with documentation specifying that application shall occur consistent with
the utilization agreement;
e. Instructions, including contact information for key personnel, shall be provided to the applicator or
party receiving bulk residuals in the event that any requirements specified in the utilization
agreement are not met.
f. A copy of the Utilization Agreement shall be maintained at the land application sites when bulk
residuals are being applied.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1), 02T .1104]
8. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent untreated leachate runoff. The finished product may
be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or physically covered until it is distributed to the
buyer. If an alternate storage site is used, approval must be obtained from the Division. [15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)(1)]
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9. A label shall be axed to the bag or other container in which residuals are sold or given away for land
application, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who receives Class A residuals. At
a minimum, the label or information sheet shall contain the following:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals;
b. A statement that residual land application is prohibited except in accordance with the instructions
on the label or information sheet;
c. A statement identifying that this material shall be prevented from entering any public or private
water supply source (including wells) and any surface water (e.g., stream, lake, river, wetland, etc.);
d. A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic rates and recommended rates for its
intended use.
[15A NCAC 02T .1109(a)]
10. The Permittee shall not distribute bulk residuals to any person or entity known to be applying residuals
contrary to the condition of the signed Utilization Agreement. The Permittee shall report to the
Washington Regional Office as per reporting conditions under Condition IV.8 any person or entity
known to be applying residuals contrary to the condition of the signed Utilization Agreement. [I SA
NCAC 02T .1103(a)]
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIREMENTS
1. Any Division -required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sample reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. Residuals shall be analyzed to demonstrate they are non -hazardous under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA). Residuals that tests or is classified as a hazardous or toxic waste under 40
CFR Part 261 shall not be used or disposed under this permit. The analyses [corrosivity, ignitability,
reactivity, and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP)l shall be performed at the
frequency specified in Attachment A, and the Permittee shall maintain these results for a minimum of
five years. Any exceptions from the requirements in this condition shall be specified in Attachment A.
The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (the regulatory level in milligrams per liter
is in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
1,47Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Barium (100.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Benzene (0.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Pyridine (5.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Selenium (1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Endrin (0.02)
Silver (5.0)
Chlordane (0.03)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Toxaphene (0.5)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide)
(0.008)
Chloroform (6.0)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
Chromium (5.0)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)
m-Cresol (200.0)
Lead (5.0)
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
o-Cresol (200.0)
Lindane (0.4)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0)
p-Cresol (200.0)
Mercury (0.2)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
Cresol (200.0)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Once the residuals have been monitored for two years at the frequency specified in Attachment A, the
Permittee may submit a permit modification request to reduce the frequency of this monitoring
requirement. In no case shall the monitoring frequency be less than once per permit cycle.
[ 15A NCAC 13A .0102(b), 02T .1101, 02T .1105]
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3. An analysis shall be conducted on the Class A residuals at the frequency specified in Attachment A,
and the Permittee shall maintain the results for a minimum of five years. The analysis shall include the
following parameters:
Aluminum Mercury Potassium
Ammonia -Nitrogen Molybdenum Selenium
Arsenic Nickel Sodium
Cadmium Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen Sodium Adsorption Ratio
(SAR)
Calcium Percent Total Solids
Copper pH
TKN
Zinc
Lead
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Plant Available Nitrogen
(by calculation)
[15A NCAC 02T .1101]
4. Residuals shall be monitored for compliance with pathogen and vector attraction reduction
requirements at the frequency specified in Attachment A, and at the time indicated in the sampling and
monitoring sections of the approved O&M plan. The required data shall be specific to the stabilization
process utilized, and sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Class A pathogen reduction
requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .1106 (a) and (b), and one vector attraction reduction requirement in
15A NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall be met. Any exceptions from the requirements in this condition shall
be specified in Attachment A. [ 15A NCAC 02T .1106, 02T .1107, 02T .1111(c)]
5. Laboratory parameter analyses shall be performed on the residuals as they are distributed, and shall be
in accordance with the monitoring requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0505. [15A NCAC 02B .0505]
6. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking all bulk residual distribution or land application events
performed by the Permittee. At a minimum, these records shall include the following:
a. Source of residuals;
b. Date of distribution/land application;
c. Name and address of recipient of residuals;
d. Volume of residuals distributed to each recipient;
e. Intended use of residuals;
f. If land application events performed by the Permittee - Nitrogen Application Rate based on RYES
(if using data obtained from the North Carolina State University Department of Soil Science
Website, the printout page shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years).
[15A NCAC 02T .0109(a)]
7. Three copies of an annual report shall be submitted on or before March I". The annual report shall
meet the requirements described in the Instructions for Residuals Application Annual Reporting Forms.
Instructions for reporting and annual report forms are available at
http://portal.ncdenr.oM web/wq/a�s/lau/reportins;, or can be obtained by contacting the Land
Application Unit directly. The annual report shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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8. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
796-7215, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following
the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Distribution of residuals abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to surface waters.
c. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of
adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spill or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during residuals transportation.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].Persons
reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to
betaken to ensure that the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1), 02T .0108(b)(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
subject facilities and shall be in accordance with the approved O&M Plan. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. Prior to each bulk residuals distribution event, the Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals
processing, storage, transport and distribution facilities to identify malfunctions, facility deterioration
and operator errors that could result in discharges to the environment, a threat to human health or a
public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date
and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken.
The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the distribution sites or facilities permitted herein at
any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy
any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may collect
groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to
143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the residuals distribution events are not carried out in accordance
with the conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the permit
application and other supporting documentation. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in
15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in ISA NCAC Chapter 4 and
under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter
143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
5. In the event the residuals program changes ownership or the Permittee changes his name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for
maintaining and operating the residuals program permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new
owner. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
6. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60-day notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110]
7. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted residuals program contained
herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
[15A NCAC 02T .0120]
8. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay
the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the 20' day of July 2016
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
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Land Application Supervisor, Lawrence Simmons
Lab Technician, Dwayne Greer, Michael Golder
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Department of Public Utilities
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307 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560-2816
June 2, 2022
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
I617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: City of New Bern WWTP Class A Distribution Program
Distribution of Class A Residuals Craven County
Non -Discharge System Renewal Permit # WQ0023306
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed is the original and two copies of the Non -Discharge Permit Renewal Application for the City of New
Bern 1 Distribution of Class A Residuals.
Please review the information. If additional information is required, please contact me at 252-639-7555 or Jordan
Hughes, City Engineer at 252-639-7527.
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secrelory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Direclor
July 20, 2016
JORDAN HuGIIES — CIiY ENGINEER
CITY OF NEw BERN
POST OFFICE Box 1129
NEw BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28563-1129
Dear Mr. Hughes:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0023306
City of New Bern Class A
Distribution Program
Distribution of Class A Residuals
Craven County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received. May 5, 2016, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0023306 dated July 20, 2016, to City of New Bern for the continued operation of the subject
residuals management program. Please note that this renewed permit shall become effective on February
1, 2018 (i.e. the day after the expiration date of the existing permit).
This permit shall be cf ective from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2023, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023306 issued February 10, 2009 and the Attachment A certified June 30, 2010, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements listed in Attachment A for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result
in future compliance problems.
Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit issuance
dated February 10, 2009:
1, Old Condition II.9. —No
compliance boundary required for Class A residuals.
2. Old Condition I1.10.
—No review boundary required for Class A residuals.
3. Old Condition II1.4.
— Soils failing to assimilate is not valid reason to cancel permit when
other land can be found.
4. Old Condition 1II.6.
— Redundant since covered in OId Condition III.5. and Condition III A.
5. Old Condition III.9. —Replaced by Conditions H1.7. and 111.8, Read carefully.
6. Old Condition IV.8. — Length of time records to be kept is specified when records are
required.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality j Water Resources I Water Qualify Permitting � Non -Discharge Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6464

Mr. Jordan Hughes
July 20, 2016
Page 2 of 2
Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated
February 10, 2009:
1. Condition II.I I . — Application of bulk residuals not to exceed agronomic rates.
2. Condition I1.12. — Residuals with sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) greater than 10 require
Division approval for distribution.
3. Condition 111.2. — Requirement for Operations & Management (O&M) Plan.
4. Condition I1I.5. — Vegetative cover required for land application.
5. Condition 111.6. — Set of conditions under which land application of residuals not to occur.
6. Condition II1.7. — Utilization agreement for bulk distribution of residuals. Read carefully.
7. Condition III.S. — Terms of utilization agreement set. Read carefully.
8. Condition III.11. — Permittee not to distribute residuals to those known to violate terms of
use of residuals. Permittee also to notify Division if violations occur.
9. Condition VI.6. — Similar to Old Condition VI.6., but now 60-day notification prior to
permit revocation or modification.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Troy Doby at (919) 807-
6336 or troy.doby@ncdenr, gov.
Sincerely,
fS. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Craven County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Beth Buffington — Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of New Bern
Craven County
I1.YAlr-OMM
continued operation of a residuals management program for City of New Bern and consisting of the
distribution of Class A residuals generated by the approved facilities listed in Attachment A with no
discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received May 5, 2016, and in conformity
with other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality
and considered a part of this permit. The use and disposal of residuals are regulated under Title 40 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 503. This permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with the federal
regulations.
This permit shall be effective from February 1, 2018 until January 31, 2023, shall void Permit No.
WQ0023306 issued February 10, 2009 and the Attachment A certified June 30, 2010, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations.
I. SCHEDULES
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. PIease note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2), 02T .0105(d), 02T .0109]
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject residuals management program shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of prolonged
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall immediately cease
distribution of residuals, contact the Washington Regional Office supervisor, and take any immediate
corrective actions. fG.S. 143-215.1]
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2. This pennit shall not relieve the Permittee of responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from the operation of this residuals management program. [15A NCAC 02B .0200,
02L .0100]
3. Only residuals generated by the facilities listed in Attachment A are approved for distribution in
accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1]
4. The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division for each additional
residual source -generating facility prior to acceptance of those residuals for treatment in the approved
residuals alkaline pasteurization/stabilization facility and distribution through the approved Class A
residuals product distribution program. In addition, the Permittee shall request and obtain a permit
amendment from the Division for each additional Class A product; prior to distribution the approved
Class A product distribution program. [15A NCAC 02T. I 104(b)]
5. No Class A residuals product that tests or is classified as a hazardous or toxic waste under 40 C1~R Part
261 shall be sold or given away under the conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .1101(S)]
6. Pollutant concentrations in residuals distributed or applied to any land application site shall not exceed
the following Ceiling Concentrations or Monthly Average Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis):
Parameter
Ceiling Concentration
(milligrams per kilogram)
Monthly Average
Concentration
(milligrams per kilogram)
Arsenic
75
41
Cadmium
85
39
Copper
4,300
1,500
Lead
840
300
Mercury
57
17
Molybdenum
75
n/a
Nickel
420
420
Selenium
100
100
Zinc
7,500
2,800
[15A NCAC 02T. 1105]
7. Residuals that are distributed shall meet Class A pathogen reduction requirements in 15A NCAC 02T
.1106 (a) and (b). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A. [ 15A NCAC 02T
.1106]
8. Biological residuals (i.e. residuals generated during the treatment of domestic or animal processing
wastewater, or the biological treatment of industrial wastewater, and as identified in Attachment A)
that are distributed shall meet one of the vector attraction reduction alternatives in 15A NCAC 02T
.1107(a). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .1107]
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9. Setbacks for treatment and storage facilities shall be as follows:
Setback Description
Setback
(feet)
Habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership or not to
100
be maintained as part of the project site
Property lines
50
Private or public water supply
100
Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial waterbodies, and
50
wetlands)
Wells with exception to monitoring wells
100
[15A NCAC 02T .1108]
10. Setbacks for Class A land applied bulk residuals shall be as follows:
Setback Description
Setback by residual type
(feet)
Liquid
Cake
Private or public water supply
100
100
Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial,
perennial waterbodies, and wetlands)
100
25
Surface water diversions (ephemeral streams,
waterways, ditches
25
0
Groundwater lowering ditches (where the bottom of
the ditch intersects the SHWT
25
0
Wells with exception to monitoring wells
100
100
Bedrock outcrops
25
0
Unless otherwise noted in Attachment A, "cake" residuals are those that have greater than 15%
solids by weight and can be stacked without flowing, as well as can be handled, transported and
spread as a solid (e.g., using a backhoe, front end loader, slinger spreader, broadcast spreader or
other equipment designed for handling solid materials) without leaving any significant liquid
fraction behind.
[15A NCAC 02T .1108]
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11. Bulk residuals and other sources of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) shall not be applied in exceedance
of agronomic rates, Appropriate agronomic rates shall be calculated using expected nitrogen
requirements based on the determined Realistic Yield Expectations (RYE) using any of the following
methods:
a. Division's pre -approved site specific historical data for specific crop or soil types by calculating
the mean of the best three yields of the last five consecutive crop harvests for each field.
b. North Carolina Historical Data for specific crop and soil types as provided by North Carolina State
University Department of Soil Science(http://nutrients.soil,ncsu.edti/yields/index phn). A copy
shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years in accordance with Condition 1V.6.
c. If the RYE cannot be determined using methods (a) or (b) above, the Permittee may use the RYE
and appropriate nutrient application rates reported in any of the following documents:
i. Crop management plan as outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, or other agronomist.
ii. Waste Utilization Plan as outlined by the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Group - Guidance
Document: Chapter 1
(ht st ://www.ncag[.gov/SWC/tech/documents/9th_Guidance_ Doc_100109.pdf).
iii. Certified Nutrient Management Plan as outlined by the Natural Resources Conservation
Services (MRCS). These plans must meet the USDA -MRCS 590 Nutrient Management
Standards(ftR//ftp�-fe.sc.egov.usda.gov/NHQ/practice-standards/standards/590 pd
d. If the RYE and appropriate nutrient application rates cannot be determined, the Permittee shall
contact the Division to determine necessary action.
12. The Permittee shall not distribute Class A residuals that have a sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) of 10 or
higher without prior written Division approval_ The Permittee may seek approval by demonstrating
that the entity accepting the residuals is: aware of the effects of a high SAR content; has agreed on
proper residual application rates; and has agreed to operational considerations to ensure that the high
SAR content will not adversely impact the receiving sites. ' Recommendations regarding sodium
application rate, soil amendments (e.g., gypsum, etc.) or a mechanism for maintaining site integrity and
conditions conducive to crop growth, can be obtained from the local Cooperative Extension Office, the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, a North
Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist, or an agronomist. [15ANCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
13. Diversion or bypassing of untreated residuals or leachate from the treatment facility shall be prohibited.
All leachate shall be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or disposed through a
Division -approved method. [15A NCAC 02T .l 110(4)(a)]
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F U 114 DRIA. 1639F.19 I
The residuals management program shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent any
contravention of surface water or groundwater standards. [ 15A NCAC 02T .1110]
2. The Permittee shall maintain an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan (O&M Plan) Modifications
to the O&M Plan shall be approved by the Division prior to utilization of the new plan. The O&M Plan,
at the minimum, shall include:
a. Operational functions;
b. Maintenance schedules;
c. Safety measures;
d. Spill response plan;
e. Inspection plan including the following information:
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the inspections;
ii. Frequency and location of inspections, including those to be conducted by the ORC, and
procedures to assure that the selected location(s) and inspection frequency are representative
of the residuals management program;
iii. Detailed description of inspection procedures including record keeping and actions to betaken
by the inspector in the event that noncompliance is observed pursuant to the noncompliance
notification requirements under the monitoring and reporting section of the permit;
£. Sampling and monitoring plan including the following information:
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and monitoring;
ii. Detailed description of monitoring procedures including parameters to be monitored;
iii. Sampling frequency and procedures to assure that representative samples are being collected.
Fluctuation in temperature, flow, and other operating conditions can affect the quality of the
residuals gathered during a particular sampling event. The sampling plan shall account for any
foreseen fluctuations in residuals quality and indicate the most limiting times for residuals to
meet pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements (e.g. facilities that distribute
multiple times per year but have an annual sampling frequency, may need to sample during
winter months when pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively affected by cold
temperatures).
[15A NCAC 02T . 1 109(b)(1)(k)]
3. When the Permittee land applies bulk residuals, adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wind
erosion and surface runoff from conveying residuals from the land application sites onto adjacent
properties or into surface waters. [G.S. 143-215.1]
4. When the Permittee or his contractor(s) land applies bulk residuals, a suitable vegetative cover shall be
maintained on land application sites onto which residuals are applied, or application shall be in
accordance with the crop management plan outlined by the Iocal Cooperative Extension Office, the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, or an
agronomist and as approved by the Division. j15A NCAC 02T .1109(b)(1)]
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5. Bulk residuals shall not be land applied under the following conditions:
a. If the residuals are likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species listed under section
4 of the Endangered Species Act or its designated critical habitat;
b. If the application causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. If the land fails to assimilate the bulk residuals or the application causes the contravention of surface
water or groundwater standards;
d. If the land is flooded, frozen or snow-covered, or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of the
residuals would occur;
e. Within the 100-year flood elevation, unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a
24-hour period following a residuals land application event;
f During -a measurable precipitation event (i.e., greater than 0.01 inch per hour), or within 24 hours
following a rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater in a 24-hour period;
g. If the slope is greater than 10% for surface applied liquid residuals, or if the slope is greater than
18% for injected or incorporated bulk liquid residuals;
h. If the soil pH is not maintained at 6.0 or greater, unless sufficient amounts of lime are applied to
achieve a final soil pH of at least 6.0, or if an agronomist provides information indicating that the
pH of the soil, residuals and lime mixture is suitable for the specified crop. Any approved variations
to the acceptable soil pH (6.0) will be noted in this permit;
i. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover unless the residuals are incorporated or
injected within a 24-hour period following a residuals land application event. Any field that is in a
USDA no -till program shall be exempted from meeting this vegetative cover requirement;
j. If the vertical separation between the seasonal high water table and the depth of residuals
application is less than one foot;
k. If the vertical separation of bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
1. Application exceeds agronomic rates.
[15A NCAC 02T .1109]
6. A dated Utilization Agreement between the Permittee, his subcontractor distributing and applying the
residuals, and the entity agreeing to accept Class A bulb residuals shall be in place prior to distribution
of the bulk residuals. The agreement shall specify the subcontractors and the agreeing entity's
responsibilities. The Permittee, the subcontractor, and the entity accepting the Class A bulk residuals
shall sign the Utilization Agreement. The Utilization Agreement shall have a clause allowing the
recipient of the residuals to end the Utilization Agreement at any time by notifying the Permittee in
writing. If the recipient of the residuals sells the property, the Utilization Agreement shall automatically
terminate. If the permit is rescinded, the Utilization Agreement shall automatically terminate. The
duration of the Utilization Agreement shall be one to which the Permittee, the subcontractor, and the
recipient of the residuals agree. Any changes in the agreement that are necessitated by changes in the
permit shall be mailed to the subcontractor and the recipient of the residuals by certified mail with
return receipt. The Permittee shall keep these records on file for inspection by the Division for each
Utilization Agreement while that Utilization Agreement is in force. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1), 02T
.1.104]
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7. At a minimum, the Utilization Agreement shall stipulate the following:
a. By agreeing to accept the bulk Class A residuals, it is recognized that the application of these
residuals is allowed under the conditions of this agreement including the prohibitions contained in
Condition II1.6. Land application of Class A residuals is considered the beneficial reuse of a waste
under 15A NCAC 02T .1100, and has been deemed permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .1103(4)
provided the conditions of this agreement are met. Any action resulting in damages to surface water
or groundwater, caused by failure to follow the conditions of this agreement, is subject to Division
enforcement action;
b. The person or entity accepting the bulk Class A residuals shall to the best of his knowledge meet
the following application requirements:
i. Residuals shall not be stockpiled for more than 30 days (after the delivery of the last load) prior
to land application unless the permittee notifies the Washington Regional Office and receives
approval to exceed the 60-day limit. At a minimum, the information provided shall be the
location, the date that the last load was delivered, the quantity of residuals stockpiled, the
percent solids of the residuals stockpiled, treasures taken to prevent stockpile runoff (e_g.
placement, perimeter berms, etc.) and the anticipated date the residuals will be spread.;
ii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private water supply
source;
iii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of any well, with the exception of
Division approved monitoring wells;
iv. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of surface waters.
c. The generator of the Class A bulk residuals shall provide information on the proper use of the
residuals, including information on the nutrient quantities within the residuals and recommended
application rates. A copy of the label or information sheet attached to bags or other containers, as
specified in the labeling requirements under Condition 111.10, is sufficient;
d. The applicator or party accepting bulk residuals from the Permittee shall supply all third parties
receiving bulk residuals with documentation specifying that application shall occur consistent with
the utilization agreement;
c. Instructions, including contact information for key personnel, shall be provided to the applicator or
party receiving bulk residuals in the event that any requirements specified in the utilization
agreement are not met.
f. A copy of the Utilization Agreement shall be maintained at the land application sites when bulk
residuals are being applied.
[15A NCAC 02T .0I08(b)(1), 02T. 1104]
8. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent untreated leachate runoff. The finished product may
be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or physically covered until it is distributed to the
buyer. If an alternate storage site is used, approval must be obtained from the Division. [15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)(1)]
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9. A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals are sold or given away for land
application, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who receives Class A residuals. At
a minimum, the label or information sheet shall contain the following:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals;
b. A statement that residual land application is prohibited except in accordance with the instructions
on the label or information sheet;
c. A statement identifying that this material shall be prevented from entering any public or private
water supply source (including wells) and any surface water (e.g., stream, lake, river, wetland, etc.);
d. A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic rates and recommended rates for its
intended use.
[15ANCAC 02T .1109(a)]
10. The Permittee shall not distribute bulk residuals to any person or entity known to be applying residuals
contrary to the condition of the signed Utilization Agreement. The Perrnittee shall report to the
Washington Regional Office as per reporting conditions under Condition 1V.8 any person or entity
known to be applying residuals contrary to the condition of the signed Utilization Agreement. [15A
NCAC 02T .1103(a)]
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1. Any Division -required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sample reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. Residuals shall be analyzed to demonstrate they are non -hazardous under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA). Residuals that tests or is classified as a hazardous or toxic waste under 40
CFR Part 261 shall not be used or disposed under this permit. The analyses [corrosivity, ignitability,
reactivity, and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP)j shall be performed at the
frequency specified in Attachment A, and the Permittee shall maintain these resultsfor a minimum of
five years. Any exceptions from the requirements in this condition shall be specified in Attachment A.
The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (the regulatory level in milligrams per liter
is in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Barium (100.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Benzene (0.5)
1, 1 -Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Pyridine (5.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Selenium (1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Endrin (0.02)
Silver (5.0)
Chlordane (0.03)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Chlorobenzenc (100.0)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide)
(0.008)
Toxaphene (0.5)
Chloroform (6.0)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
Chromium (5.0)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
2,4,5-Trichloropbenol (400.0)
m-Cresol (200.0)
Lead (5.0)
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
o-Cresol (200.0)
Lindane (0.4)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0)
p-Cresol (200.0)
Mercury (02)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
Cresol (200.0)
Methoxychlor (10,0)
2,4-D (10.0)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Once the residuals have been monitored for two years at the frequency specified in Attachment A, the
Permittee may submit a permit modification request to reduce the frequency of this monitoring
requirement. In no case shall the monitoring frequency be less than once per permit cycle.
[15A NCAC 13A .0102(b), 02T .1101, 02T .1105]
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3. An analysis shall be conducted on the Class A residuals at the frequency specified in Attachment A,
and the Permittee shall maintain the results for a minimum of five years. The analysis shall include the
following parameters:
Aluminum
Mercury
Potassium
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Molybdenum
Selenium
Arsenic
Nickel
Sodium
Cadmium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Sodium Adsorption Ratio
(SAR)
Calcium
Percent Total Solids
TKN
Copper
pH
Zinc
Lead
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Plant Available Nitrogen
(by calculation)
[15A NCAC 02T. I 10 1]
4. Residuals shall be monitored for compliance with pathogen and vector attraction reduction
requirements at the frequency specified in Attachment A, and at the time indicated in the sampling and
monitoring sections of the approved 0&M plan. The required data shall be specific to the stabilization
process utilized, and sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Class A pathogen reduction
requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .1106 (a) and (b), and one vector attraction reduction requirement in
ISA NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall be met. Any exceptions from the requirements in this condition shall
be specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T .1 I06, 02T .1107, 02T .1111(c)I
5. Laboratory parameter analyses shall be performed on the residuals as they are distributed, and shall be
in accordance with the monitoring requirements in 15A NCAC 0213.0505. [15A NCAC 02B .0505]
6. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking all bulk residual distribution or land application events
performed by the Permittee. At a minimum, these records shall include the following:
a. Source of residuals;
b. Date of distribution/land application;
c. Name and address of recipient of residuals;
d. Volume of residuals distributed to each recipient;
e. Intended use of residuals;
f. If land application events performed by the Permittee - Nitrogen Application Rate based on RYEs
(if using data obtained from the North Carolina State University Department of Soil Science
Website, the printout page shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years).
[I5A NCAC 02T .0109(a)]
7. Three copies of an annual report shall be submitted on or before March I". The annual report shall
meet the requirements described in the Instructions for Residuals Application Annual Reporting Forms.
Instructions for reporting and annual report forms are available at
hLt:/I ortal_ncdenr.or web/w /a s/lau/re Orlin , or can be obtained by contacting the Land
Application Unit directly. The annual report shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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[15A NCAC 02T .1111(a)]
8. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (910)
796-7215, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following
the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Distribution of residuals abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to surface waters.
c. Any time self -monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of
adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spill or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during residuals transportation.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].Persons
reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence, This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to
betaken to ensure that the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T ,0105(I), 02T .0108(b)(1)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
subject facilities and shall be in accordance with the approved O&M Plan. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
2. Prior to each bulk residuals distribution event, the Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals
Processing, storage, transport and distribution facilities to identify malfunctions, facility deterioration
and operator errors that could result in discharges to the environment, a threat to human health or a
public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date
and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken.
The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the distribution sites or facilities permitted herein at
any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy
any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may collect
groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to
143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the residuals distribution events are not carried out in accordance
with the conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the permit
application and other supporting documentation. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules in
15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and
under the Division's General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter
143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
In the event the residuals program changes ownership or the Permittee changes his name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for
maintaining and operating the residuals program permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new
owner. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
6. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60-day notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0110]
7. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted residuals program contained
herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
[15A NCAC 02T .0120]
8. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay
the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the 20`h day of July 2016
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0023306
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State of North Carolina
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Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources 15A NCAC 02T .1100 —DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: DCAR 06-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items are submitted. Adherence to these
instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the amount of additional
information requested. Failure to submit all of the required items will lead to additional processing and review time for the
permit application. Unless otherwise noted, the Applicant shall submit one original and two copies of the application and
supporting documentation
For more information, visit the Water Quality Permitting Section's Nan -Discharge Permitting Unit website
General — This application is for treatment, storage, transport, distribution, land application, and/or marketing of Class A (or Equivalent)
residuals under 15A NCAC 02T .l 100.
Unless otherwise noted, the Applicant shall submit one original and two copies of the application and supporting documentation listed
below.
A. Distribution of Class A Residuals (FORM: DCAR 06-16):
Submit the completed and appropriately executed Distribution of Class A Residuals (FORM: DCAR 06-16) form. Please do
not make any unauthorized content changes to this form. If necessary for clarity or due to space restrictions, attachments to
the application. may be made, as long as the attachments are numbered to correspond to the section and item to which they
refer.
❑ The project name should be consistent on the. plans, specifications, etc.
The Applicant's Certification on Page 3 of this form shall be signed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T.0 106(b}. An alternate
person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in 15A
NCAC 02T .0106(b).
© If this project is for a modification of an existing permit, submit one copy of the existing permit.
EE Please submit this application form at least 180 days prior to the expiration date on the existing permit, or 90 days prior to
operation of proposed facility(ies) for application packages involving new or changes to treatment and storage units.
B. AppIication Fee (New and Major Modification Application Packages)
❑ Submit a check, money order or electronic funds transfer made payable to: North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ).
Facility Classification
Major (residuals permitted for distribution > 3,000 dry tons/year)
Minor (residuals permitted for distribution <3,000 dry tons/year)
New Permit I Major Modification'
$1,310
$810
$395
$245
I - A major modification shall be defined as any permit modification that: increases the generating facility's residuals dry tonnage;
adds additional residuals sources; or includes the addition of new treatment or storage units/processes not previously permitted.
There is no fee for minor permit modifications.
C. Cover Letter (All Application Packages)
[a List all items included in the application package, as well as a brief description of the requested permitting action.
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D. Program Information (All Application Packages)
❑ Provide a narrative explaining the following:
❑ How the materials wilt be handled and transported from where the residuals were produced to where it will be treated.
❑ How the residuals will be processed/treated (attach process flow diagram).
❑ How leachate collection will be handled.
❑ Where the residuals will be stored until processed.
❑ How the final product will be distributed (packaging, bulk, etc.)
❑ What nutrients or other constituents (i.e. nitrogen, phosphorous, aluminum, calcium, etc.) are used or recommended as the
limiting parameter for determination of residuals loading rate to ensure that it does not overload the soil and cause
contravention of surface water or groundwater standards, limit crop growth, or adversely impact soil quality.
❑ Attach a marketability statement detailing destinations and approximate amounts of the final product to be distributed.
❑ Provide either a label that shall be affixed to the bagged processed residual or an information sheet that shall be provided to the
person who receives the processed residual. The label or information sheet shall contain, at a minimum, the following
information:
❑ Name and address of the person who prepared the residual that is sold or given away.
❑ A statement that application of the residuals to the land shall be in accordance with the instructions on the label or
information sheet.
❑ A statement that the residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen or snow-covered.
❑ A statement that adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any disposed or stored
residuals into any surface waters.
❑ Information on all applicable setbacks in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1108(b).
❑ A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic or recommended rates for intended uses.
E. Detailed Plans and Specifications (Application Involving New or Changes to 'Treatment or Storage Units)
❑ Submit detailed plans and specifications that have been signed, sealed, and dated by a NC Professional Engineer per 15A
NCAC 02T .1 104a . Specifications for standard equipment may only be omitted for municipalities with approved standard
specifications, but use of the standard specifications must be noted on each sheet of the plans.
❑ Plans must include the following minimum items: a general location map, a topographic map, plan and profile view of the
residuals treatment and storage units as well as the proximity of the residuals treatment and storage units to other utilities and
natural features within 500 feet of all treatment and storage facilities, and detail drawings of all items pertinent to the residuals
treatment and storage units. Depict minimum separations required in 15A NCAC 02T. 1 108(a) on the plans.
❑ Specifications must include, at a minimum, the following for all items pertinent to residuals treatment and storage units:
description of materials to be used, methods of construction, quality of construction testing procedures to ensure the integrity
of the final product in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T. 1104(a)(2)(B), including leakage and pressure testing as appropriate.
❑ Plans and specifications must not be labeled with preliminary phrases (e.g., FOR REVIEW ONLY, NOT FOR
CONSTRUCTION, etc.) that indicate that they are anything other than final plans and specifications. However, the plans and
specifications may be labeled with the phrase.: FINAL DESIGN —NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
F. Engineering Calculations (Application Involving New or Changes to Treatment or Storage Units)
❑ Submit all design calculations that have been signed, sealed, and dated by a NC Professional Engineer per 15A NCAC 02T
.1104(a).
G. Environmental Assessments (May be Required -- See 15A NCAC I C .0300)
❑ Submit a copy of the Findings of No Significant. Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Also, include
information on any mitigating factor(s) from the Environmental Assessment (EA) that impact the construction of the residuals
treatment and storage facilities. An EA may also be required for private systems if any public funds and/or lands are used for
the construction of the subject facilities.
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H. Operation and Maintenance Plan (New and Renewal Application Packages)
❑ For Modification Application, if there are any changes to the existing plan, submit an updated O&M plan.
❑ Submit the O&M Plan in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .11 10 and include at a minimum:
❑ Operational functions; describe the operation of the program to show what operations are necessary for the program to function
and by whom the functions are to be conducted.
❑ Maintenance schedules; may include equipments calibration, maintenance of signs, etc.
❑ Safety measures; may include safety training program, manuals, signs, etc.
[' Spill response plan; including control, containment, remediation, emergency contact information, etc.
❑ Inspection plan including the following information;
EENames and titles of personnel responsible for conducting the inspections.
❑ Frequency and location of inspections, including those to be conducted by the ORC, and procedures to assure that the selected
location(s) and inspection frequency are representative of the residuals management program.
❑ Detailed description of inspection procedures including record keeping and actions to be taken by the inspector in the event
that noncompliance is observed.
❑ Sampling and monitoring plan including the following information;
❑ Names and titles of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and monitoring.
❑ Detailed description of monitoring procedures including parameters to be monitored.
❑ Sampling frequency and procedures to assure that representative samples are being collected. Fluctuation in temperature, flow,
and other operating conditions can affect the quality of the residuals gathered during a particular sampling event. The sampling
plan shall account for any foreseen fluctuations in residuals quality and indicate the most limiting times for residuals to meet
pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements (e.g. facilities that land apply multiple times per year but have an annual
sampling frequency, may need to sample during winter months when pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively affected
by cold temperatures.
ONE ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL
SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
By Courier/Special Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
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State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources 15A NCAC 02T .1100 —DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
FORM: DCAR 06-16
L APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Applicant's name: City of New Bern
Applicant type: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporation ❑ GeneraI Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ FederaI ❑ State ® Municipal ❑ County
Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T .0106: Jordan Hughes Title: City Engineer
Applicant's mailing address: PO Box 1129
City: New Bern State: NC Zip: 28563-
Telephone number: [phone] Email Address: [e-mail]
2. Consultant's name: License Number (for P.E.):
Affiliation: ❑ On Staff ❑ Retained (Firm: )
Consultant's mailing address:
City: State: Zip: -
Telephone number: (_) = Email Address:
3. Fee. submitted: $1,310.00 (See Instruction B)
1I. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Application is for (check all that apply): ❑ new, ❑ modified, ® renewed permit
2. If this application is being submitted to renew or modify an existing permit, provide the following:
Permit number: W00023306
Date of most -recently issued permit: 2/1/2018
Date of most -recently certified Attachment A (if different than the permit): 2/1/2018
III. FACILITY INFORMATION:
1. Name of residuals processing facility: City of New Bern Class A EQ Residual Management Program
City: New Bern State: NC Zip: 28563-
Coordinates: Latitude: 35' 8' 20" Longitude: 77' 3' 37"
Datum: NAO83 Level of accuracy: +- 1 ft
Method of measurement: RTK/GPS
County where facility is located: Craven
2_ Facility contact (person familiar with residuals preparation):
Name: Tony Hawkins Title: Plant Manager
Mailing address: 307 Glenburnie Dr.
City: New Bern State: NC Zip: 28560-
Telephone number: [phone] E-mail address: [e-mail]�
FORM: DCAR06-16 Page 1 of3

3. Is the residual process facility also the generator? z Yes; ❑ No
If No, please specify delivery frequency and quantity of residual to be processed:
4. Length of residuals storage at facility: >120 days (Note: the Division requires minimum 30 days storage. in units that are separate
from treatment system, i.e. not in clarifiers, aeration basins, etc.)
IV. RESIDUALS QUALITY INFORMATION:
1. Specify how these residuals will be distributed:
❑ sold or given away in bags or other containers; ® lawn (bulk); ® home garden (bulk);
® other (explain); hauled with city owned truck
Note: Bulk residuals shall mean residuals that are transported and not sold or giving away in a bag or other receptacles with a
load capacity of one metric ton or less.
2. Complete the following if residuals are to be mixed with other materials:
Type of Materials
Amounts to be added
per 1.0 dry ton of residuals (dry ton
Soo AS
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3. Approximate amounts of the residuals received and processed at the facility: dry tons per year.
4. Approximate amounts of the final product (processed residuals) to be distributed: 1327 dry tons per year.
5. Provide a description of the onsite storage management plan for the treated residuals (including estimated average and
maximum storage times prior to distribution): Storage for biosolids will be provided at a covered concrete storage facility,
biosolids will be discharged adiacent to a reinforced concrete push wall for pickup and transport by rubber tired frontend loader.
6. Does the facility have a stormwater management plan? ® Yes; ❑ No
Explain whether the treatment and storage areas are under roof or how stormwater runoff will be handled: Floor drains inside
the covered storage facility, run to a plant internal pump station. All runoff pumps into treatment process.
V. RESIDUALS SOURCE INFORMATION: (Required for all new, renewed, or modified residuals source)
Complete and submit the attached Residuals Source Certification and all associated documentation.
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Residuals Source
Certification
FORM: DCAR 06-16 Page 2 of 3

Professional Engineer's Certification: (Application Involving New or Changes to Treatment or Storage Units)
attest that this application for
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge
the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations. Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I
have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
Applicant's Certification:
The applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of an environmental crime, has not abandoned a wastewater facility without
proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been exhausted or abandoned, are compliant with
any active compliance schedule, and do not have any overdue annual fees under Rule 15A NCAC, 02T .0105.
X Yes ❑ No, Explain;
I, Jordan Hughes City Engineer _
(Signature Authority's Name PLEASE PRINT) (Title)
attest that this application for City of New Bern Class A EQ Residual Management Program
(Facility Name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Division of Water
Resources may not conduct a technical review of this program and approval does not constitute a variance to any rules or statutes
unless specifically granted in the permit. Further, any discharge of residuals to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate
enforcement action, which may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the
Division of Water Resources should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A and § 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly mares any
false statement, representation, or Certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine
not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature:
Date: 7 - �2- 2-
FORM: DCAR 11-13 Page 3 of

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Maintenance of facilities
A maintenance program, OPS System Job Cal Plus, generates work orders. The work
orders are distributed by the Maintenance Supervisor (Steven Wille). The tasks are
performed by the Land Application Supervisor (Lawrence Simmons) and Biosolids
Operator (Willian Bryan Rowe).
The tasks range from checking and changing lubricants in gearboxes, greasing bearings,
inspecting the lime silo dust bag system, maintaining chemical feed pumps, maintaining
conveyor buckets, repairing electrical control components, etc.
Sludge transfer pumps, located in the Digester Building basement, are maintained by
the Maintenance Supervisor (Steven Wille)
Inspection Procedures for Equipment
Daily - inspect sludge transfer pumps, inspect belt press feed pumps, listen to drive
components for abnormal sounds, look for leaks, check filter press belts for alignment
and tears, for obstructions inspect hydraulic power unit and verify oil level. Check belt
adjustments on all gearbox drives. Check alignment of Pasteurization belt. Inspect final
sludge conveyor buckets and look for tears and chain adjustment.
Monthly- check tightness of crankshaft bearing collars on sludge transfer pumps.
Grease sludge transfer pumps and belt press feed pumps. Grease drive motors. Grease
pillow block bearings on belt press. Check gear oil levels in gearboxes. Inspect dust bags
on lime silo. Grease vibrator on lime silo. Grease lime volumetric feeder and check
drive coupling insert for wear. Clean check valves on polymer feed pump.

G. Clean roadway with water as necessary to remove material. Non -paved areas
will be tilled, graded and seed to restore original condition.
H. A written report will be submitted to the authority describing the nature of the
spill, quantity spilled and action taken to manage, contain and clean-up the spill.
Responsibility:
The City is responsible for supervising the clean-up through completion. All work will
be performed by the employees of the City and any additional local help as
required. The Treatment plant Manager, Robert Jones, or his designee, will be
responsible for notifying City and State Authorities.
Responsible Personnel
Plant Manager, Robert Jones, ORC
Chief Plant Operator, Tony Hawkins, Back up ORC
Land Application Supervisor, Lawrence Simmons
Bio-solids Operator 1, William Bryan Rowe
Maintenance Supervisor, Steven Wille
Inspection Procedures In The Event of Noncompliance
If a noncompliance event occurs, the Land Application Supervisor and Plant Manager
will determine why the noncompliance occurred. inspection of Pasteurization logs, lime
feed records and Lab results will be reviewed. For on the road spills, the Spill Response
Plan will be used. The Division of Water Resources will be notified within 24 hours. The
Plant Manager and Chief Operator are responsible for determining what caused the
noncompliance and implement actions to remediate the noncompliance event.

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Objective: It is the objective of the City of New Bern to prevent all bio-solids spills. Any
sludge leaking from the tailgates or valves, or spilled as a result of an overturned truck
unit will be handled as a s ill.
Truck Policy: As a result of this objective, all truck transport units are equipped with
sealed tailgates and valves. The sealed gaskets used have mechanical locks to ensure the
gasket makes a watertight contact with the trailer or valve. All gaskets are inspected
prior to commencement of daily operations to insure no leaking will occur during
transport. Any vehicle found to be leaking will be repaired and respected prior to being
placed back in service.
Driver Policy: All drivers are trained to respond according to the Spill Plan. A copy is
available in all truck cabs.
Spill control plan:
1- If a minor spill occurs, such as a damaged valve or tailgate seal, repair the source of
the spill.
2- If a large spill occurs:
A. Divert traffic around the spill by using markers to move vehicles away from bio-
solids.
B. Notify local police to help traffic control. (phone 911)
C. Report the spill to the City of New Bern, Tony Hawkins or Art Hough
252.639.7555 or 252.639.7558
D. Utilize straw bales to form a barrier and absorb any bio-solids liquid.
F. Clean up bio-solids and residue material with a vacuum truck and/ or front end
loader and shovels.
F. Transport the material to a permitted application site for disposal.
G. Clean roadway with water as necessary to remove material. Non -paved areas
will be tilled, graded and seed to restore original condition.
H. A written report will be submitted to the authority describing the nature of the
spill, quantity spilled and action taken to manage, contain and clean-up the spill.
Responsibility:
The City is responsible for supervising the clean-up through completion. All work will
be performed by the employees of the City and any additional local help as

required. The Treatment plant Manager, 7',,,,-��wk�or his designee, will be
responsible for notifying City and State Authorities.
Responsible Personnel:
Plant Manager, Tony Hawkins, ORC
Chief Plant Operator, Art Hough, Back up ORC
Land Application Supervisor, Lawrence Simmons
Bio-solids Operator 1, Lance Price
Maintenance Supervisor, Elvis Slade

Biosolids Product
New Permit
Produced By: The City of New Bern Residuals Processing Facility
Tony Hawkins, Plant Manager
307 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
[phone]
Biosolids produced in accordance with North Carolina Permit Number
Users must adhere to the following restrictions:
1) A ten foot buffer restriction between any land application
and any public or private water supply source, including
wells, as well as any streams, rivers, lakes, and drainage ways.
2) Residuals application is prohibited on any site that is flooded,
frozen, or snow-covered.
3) Adequate provisions must be provided to prevent surface
runoff from carrying any disposed or stored residuals product
into any surface waters or water supply source including wells.
4) Residuals application shall be applied at agronomic rates
and recommended rates for intended uses.
5) When applying, the following setbacks in feet shall be
maintained:
Any private or public water supply source: 100,
Surface Water: 25T
Surface water diversions: 0
Groundwater lowering ditches: 0
Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100,
Bedrock outcrops: 0
6) This permit can be voided, if the soil on the site fails to assimilate
the biosolids or the application process causes violation of surface or
groundwater standards. Permit may be rescinded if land application sites
are not managed or operated in a manner that will protected assigned
water quality standards of surface water and groundwater
Residual Analysis Additional information provided upon request
pH 12.3
Dated Collected 7/25/2022 (lab turn around time
is a month)
Total Solids, 39.90%
Plant Available Nitrogen 9375 mg/kg
Phosphorus (dry weight) 15000 mg/kg
Potassium (dry weight) 2852 mg/kg
Agricultural Lime Equivalent 3.4 to 5.3 tons equals 1 ton of lime

Sampling and Monitoring Plan
Staff Responsible for Sampling
Biosolids Operator, William Bryan Rowe
Land Application Supervisor, Lawrence Simmons
Lab Technician , Dwayne Greer, Michael Golder
Sampling
Daily- finished product pH, sample is collected at final sludge conveyor, push wall
Monthly- residuals analysis, 7 representative samples taken from piles in holding basin
and mixed together
Bimonthly- % total solids, 7 representative samples taken from piles in sludge holding
basin storage area and mixed together
Yearly- TCLP, collected from 7 representative samples from piles in holding basin and
mixed together

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