WQ0013622

State of North ,Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of. Water Quality;
James B. Hunt,. Jr.,; Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary E' G " N
A. Preston -Howard; Jr.,.P.E.' Direotor
May 9,:1997 R L.
Mr. Earl Schoonard MAY.0 9 1997
Mineral Earth'Products_
Route'5,:B6x 2881 FAYLLE
Columbus; North -Carolina 28722 _ RE
G: QFFIQE .
- Subject: Periliit.No.Q0013622
�hiine �FarthiPro`3ucts
Distribution of Poultry Waste Products of
Exceptional Quality
'Polk -County `
Dear Mr. Schoonard:. ,
In accordance wrth':your ap -b. tion received on -March 19, 1997, we are` forwarding` herewith
Permit No VJQ0013622, d�ated� - ay 1997, to Mirieral.Earth _Pr'oducts for the distribution and marketing _
of a fertiliier:contaft ing poultry'waste products which meet exceptional quality standards. .
This permit shall b' effective from -the date'of issuance unt-._A) 0 W2 and shall be�subjeet to
the conditions andlii . ations as�specified .therein .Please pay_pdrtieular attention to the, monitoring and.
reporting requirements�contained in this:,permit. Failureto establish an adequate'system for.collecting and
-.maintaining the required operational information will.result in future compliance'problems.-.
:If any parts, requirements, or limitations-dontaibed in this' -permit arerunacceptable you have the
_rightto request an°adjudieatory:hearing ;upon.wntien request within thirty (30) days following receipt of .
this,peinut. This:req ' st must be iii the�form of a written�petition_ conforming to Chapter.150B of North' _
Carolina General Statutes and filed With the Office of,Administrative Hearings, P.O`,'Drawer 27447, ;
Raleigh; NC-27611-7447. Unless such -demands aremade-this permit shall be final:and binding.
If you need additional.information concerning'tlus matter;.please contact.Rick Moore at (919) 733-
5083' extension -527.
SZere,
Preston Howard; Jr.; P:E.
cc:. NCDWQ Regional'Qffices, Water Quality Section
Facilities Assessment Unit
-Susan Baker, NCDA,Fertilizer Section .
P.O. Box.99535,`Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 '+ Telephone [phone]` _ FAX (919) 733=0719
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR'•THE`'DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUALS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
In accordarice'with'tle rprovisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes 'of North Carolina as
ended,and other applicable Laws, Rules; and Regulations -
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mineral Earth Products
Polk County
FOR THE
distribution and marketing of a fertilizer containing poultry waste products; which meet exceptional quality
standards, throughout the State of North Carolina, with. no discharge of waste's to the surface waters,
pursuant to ' the application received on March 19, 1997, and in conforn* with the project plan,
specifications,, and other supporting data subsequently filed and ,approved by the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be ,effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2002 and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. _='The program for the distribution and marketing of a fertilizer containing..poultry waste
products which meet exceptional quality standards shall be effectively maintained and
operated' as a non -discharge system to -prevent the discharge -of any wastes resulting from
the operation of this program.
2. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the distribution and marketing. -
program to adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the •surface waters
and groundwaters.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages -
to surface or groundwaters -resulting from the operation of this program.
4. In the event that the distribution and' marketing. program is `not operatedsatisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittcc shall take any immediate
corrective actions as may be required by the Division.
5. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one -of the Class A pathogen,
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) must be met. Additionally; anevaluation must be
performed which demonstrates,theresiduals ability to comply with this requirement. Upon
request, a copy of this evaluation must be' submitted to the :Assistant Chief, Technical
SupportBranch, Division of Water Quality, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh;,NC 27626--
'0535.
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II. OPERATION AND- MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. For a waste product_ of exceptional quality to be sold" or given away in bags or other
container for application to the land,, the following must be satisfied:
The .Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant, Monthly
Average Concentrations (Dry. Weight Basis) must be -maintained:
..Ceiling Monthly.. Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameters 'mg/ke mL
Cadmium '85. 39
Copper - 4;30.0 1;500' .
Lead _ :': 840',, 300 ;
Nickel 420: 420
Zinc 79500,. 2,800 ,
2. A label shall be affixed'to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or
given- away for application to. the land, nor an information sheet 'shall be provided to the
person who -receives the'residuals sold'or-given away in an other container for application
to the land. The label or information sheet shall contain. the following information:
a. The name. and address of the person who. prepared. the residuals that is sold or given .
away in a bag or other, container for application -.to the land... ,
b�. A statement that -application of the'residuals'to the land. is prohibited except in
accordance with the instructions on theaabel or, information sheet.
c.- A statement which indentifies. that, this material shall be prevented from entering any
`public or private water supply source (including: wells) -and any stream, lake, or river.'
d.. -Residuals shall not be applied to any site that'is flooded,- frozen or,snow-covered.
e Adequate procedures -.shall be provided to, prevent surface -runoff from carrying any
disposed'or stored residuals into any surface waters.
III.:. . MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface. water, residuals, •.soil, _or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary, by: the Division of Water Quality to insure protection of the
environment will.be established and'an acceptable.sampling and.reporting;;schedule shall be
followed.
2'. - Proper.records shall be.maintained by -the -Permitteetracking all residual activities. These
,records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to -the following information:'
a. source, volume and analysis of the poultry waste product
b. name of residuals' recipient, volume received, and intended use
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IV.
3 . A residual' analysis shall be conducted annually from the date of permit issuance by the
Permittee. The results of all- analysis shall be :maintained on file by the Permittee fora,
minimum of'five years. The residuals analysis shall. include the.following parameters:
Cadmium . Nickel
Copper Zinc
Lead
Aluminum
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Calcium
Magnesium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Total Solids'
PH. "
Phosphorus
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Potassium.
Sodium
TKN
4. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions III 2 and I1I 3 shall be submitted annually on or before March 1 of the following
year to the following" address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535,
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
5. Noncoinpliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office ,(as
outlined in attachment 1�) 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. Any occurrence with the distribution program which results in the land application of.
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b . Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material :to -receiving waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that. the facility has gone out of.
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or, the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due fo known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of.adequate residual treatment. -
e. Any spillage, or discharge from. a 'vehicle or piping -system during'transportation of
residuals.
Persons reporting such occurrences ,by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment
facilities to preveamalfunctions and deterioration, operator,errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment' a threat to human health, or a
nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the
date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Permittee: This log of,inspections. shall be maintained by the Permittee
fora period of five -years from the date., of the inspection and shall be made available to the.
Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request.
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2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the. Division of Water Quality
-may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the treatment,. site or- facility -at any :reasonable .time lor,the purpose of
determining compliance -with this permit;'. may inspect or copy any records that; must be kept
under the terms -and conditions of .this permit; and may obtain samples of groundwater,
surface water; or leachate.- -
V: GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This -permit shall become; voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in---
accordance with the conditions of this permit,. the -supporting materials, and in the manner
Approved by -this Division. -
- 2 . This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume. of residuals described in
the, application and other, supporing.data.
3. This permit- is not automatically transferable: ' 4h the ,event that. there is a desire for,the
facilities to change ownership or a name change.of the Permittee; a formal permit request`
must be submitted to the Division.of Water, Quality accompanied -by an application, fee,`
documentation from -the .parties involved, and. other- supporting materials as may be
appropriate- -The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and.may or may*
,notbe approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions -and limitations contained in this permit may subject the.
Permittee-to. an enforcement, action by the Division of Water Quality in, accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).. - '
5. .Theannual administering:'and compliance fee must be paid b''the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being:billed by the. Division.. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause.
the 'Divisiori .to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15` NCAC 2H .0205
6. The issuance of this permit -does not`preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all -statutes", r ules, regulations, or ordinances which may be unposed by other government
agencies (local; state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
7 . - The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the. adequacy of the
:facilities -described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate:
8. ` This permit may be modified, 'or revoked and reissued to -incorporate any, conditions;'
limitations andmonitonng.requirements the. Division of Water Quality deems'necessary.,m .
order to adequately protect the environment and public health..
`Permit issued this the ninth day of May, 1997.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION '
,/ A. Preston -Howard, Jr., P.E:; Director
Division of Water Quality -
By Authority of the Environmental. Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0013622
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ATTACHMENT 1
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery "
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancy
Jackson
Fayetteville Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Washington Regional WQ Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Berne
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Currituck
Perquimans
Date
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell.
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warren
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Regional WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Alexander
Lincoln
Brunswick New Hanover
Bladen
Robeson
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Carteret Onslow
Cumberland
Richmond
Catawba
Rowan
Columbus Pender
Hamett
Sampson
Cleveland
Stanly
Duplin
Hoke
Scotland
Gaston
Union
Montgomery
Iredell
Winston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Alleghany..
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford