WQ0014868_Inspection_20190502

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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Robert P. Harris
Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp
15855 Hwy 87 W
Tar Heel, NC 28392
NORTH CAROLINA
Environnteatot Quaflry
May 09, 2019
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. RLAP
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0014868
Bladen County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Smithfield Fresh Meats
Corp. RLAP on 5/02/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0014868. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tony Honeycutt with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300 or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
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J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0014868 Effective: 06/18/18 Expiration: 01/31/19 Owner: Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp
SOP: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. RLAP
County: 6laden 15855 NC 87 W
Region: Fayetteville
Tar Heel NC 28392
Contact Person: Robert P Hams Title: Environmental Manager Phone: 910=862-5248
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: LA,
Primary ORC: Timothy Lee Weaver Certification: 13281 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
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NC0078344 Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp - Tar Heel Plant
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Entry Time: 09:OOAM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
DocuSigned by:
Primary Inspector: Tony W Honeycutt �� (I I Phone: [phone]
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Reason for Inspection': Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Land Application df Residual•Solids (503 Exempt)
Facility Status: Compliant Q Not Compliant °1t3
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Y Record Kee�igqj
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Permit: WQ0014868 Owner - Facility: Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type • Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility records were up to date and available for review.
Land application sites were in good condition.
The land application program appears well managed and operated.
No additional problems noted.
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Permit: WQ0014868 Owner - Facility: Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type • Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Distribution and Marketing
❑
Land Application
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required?
❑ ❑ W ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Are there any GW quality violations?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Is a copy of current permit on -site?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained?
0. ❑ ❑ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits?
E ❑ ❑ El
Has land application equipment been calibrated?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are there pH. records for alkaline stabilization?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place?
0 ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑ -
Are hauling records available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Land Application Site
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the permit on -site during application events?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application site in overall good condition?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff/ponding?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
If present, is the application equipment in good operating condition?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are buffers being maintained?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are limiting slopes buffered?
10% for surface application
E ❑ ❑ ❑
18% for subsurface application
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are there access restrictions and/or signs?
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0014868 Owner- Facility: Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the application site free of odors or vectors?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Have performance requirements for application method been met?
For injection?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
For incorporation?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Does permit require monitoring wells?
❑ ❑ ❑
Have required MWs been installed?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are MWs properly located w/ respect to RB and CB?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are MWs properly constructed (including screened interval)?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the surrounding area served by public water?
❑ N ❑ ❑
If Annual Report indicates overapplication of PAN, are wells nearby that maybe impacted?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Are soil types consistent w/ Soil Scientist report/evaluation?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the water table greater than 173' bls.
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is application occurring at the time of the inspection?
❑ N ❑ ❑
Comment: Public water is not available.
Land application operations are not taking place at the time of the inspection visit.
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