WQ0017321_Application_20240105

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November 29, 2023
Mr. Nathaniel Thornburg
NC Division of Water Resources
Non -Discharge Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Cargill, Inc. — Permit Renewal Application
WQ0017321
Dear Mr. Thornburg:
Attached is the application package for renewal of the Cargill, Inc. permit for the continued distribution of residual
containing vegetable oil waste products which meet exceptional quality standards. Included in this application
package is:
1. A cover letter.
2. A completed distribution of Class A residual solids Form DCAR 06-16
3. A completed residuals source certification attachment RSC 06-16
4. Site maps and Process Flow Diagrams
Also attached to this submittal arP:
Attachment A - Narrative Summary
Attachment B - Operation & Maintenance Plan
Attachment C - Quantitative justification for residuals production rate
Attachment D - Existing Residuals Permit WQ0017321

The residuals meet exceptional quality standards and are generated by Cargill, Inc. at the on -site activated sludge
wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) which includes a 330,000-gallon aeration basin and a 100,000-gallon final
clarifier. The only wastewaters received by the WWTP originates from the edible oil production
processes/contaminated stormwater. No sanitary wastewaters are received by the Cargill WWTP. A portion of the
clarifier return sludge is dewatered on a belt filter press and the dewatered residuals are stored in a 30 cubic yard
roll —off container. These dewatered residuals are transported to a compositing facility with an active permit or
corporation that specializes in horticultural development.
The Cargill, Inc. facility generates the residuals, but the only on -site processing is conditioning and dewatering of
these residuals on a belt filter press. The residuals are then transported to a residuals processing facility
As has been historically granted, we are requesting that Cargill, Inc. not be required to comply with NCAC 2T
criteria (monitoring, vector attraction or pathogen reduction), since Cargill, Inc. is primarily the generator of the
residuals, and these residuals are processed in a subsequent permitted facility (Wallace Farms in Huntersville NC).
In addition, it is also requested that the Residual Permit be renewed as is (i.e., without any sampling or monitoring
requirements) since Cargill does not sell residuals for direct application to land or land apply its residuals, but
rather transports it to a composting facility for further processing.
We appreciate the Division's assistance with the renewal of our sludge permit. Please feel free to contact me if
you have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
Cargill Inc.
Brandon Pretzch
Facility Leader A
Attachments
Cc: B. Edmond, Cargill
S. Dawson, FISS

FOIL:N'1 DCAR 06-16
Cargill Inc., 2023 Sludge Permit Renewal Attachments

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
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`- 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
su ortin . documentation
For more information, visit the Water Quality Permitting Section's Non -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 .1100.
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 .0106(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.
El 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. Application 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 New Permit —Major
-M-od—ification'
Major (residuals permitted for distribution > 3,000 dry tons/year) $1,310 j $395
Minor (residuals permitted for distribution < 3,000 dry tons ear)
F sg 10 $245
- 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)
Z 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:
Z How the materials will be handled and transported from where the residuals were produced to where it will be treated.
-How the residuals will be procesmd/-treRted (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)
JJ Submit detailed plans and specifications that have been signed, sealed, and dated by a NC Professional Engineer per 15A
NCAC 02T .1104(a). 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 .1108(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 .I 104(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
.1 104a .
G. Environmental Assessments (Maybe Required —See 15A NCAC 1C.0300)
Submit a copy of the Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental hmpact 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 .1110 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;
❑ Names 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 PACK&GE, 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/SDecial Delivery:
512 N. SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
FAX NUMBER. [phone]
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DWR
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental (duality
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources 15A NCAC 02T .1100 — DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
FORM: DCAR 06-16
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Cargill Incorporated
Applicant type: §]' Individual ® Corporation ❑ General Partnership ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
Q' Federal ❑ State ❑; Municipal ❑! County
Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T .0106: Brandon Pretzch Title: Facility Leader
Applicant's mailing address: 5000 South Blvd.
City: Charlotte State: NC Zip: 28217-2700
Telephone number: (7.Q4) 523-0414 Email Address: Brandon Pretzch(a-)cargill.com
2. Consultant's name: Samanth Emmanuel Dawson License Number (for P.E.): NC#034393
Affiliation: ❑ On Staff Z Retained (Firm: Fiss Environmental Solutions Inc)
Consultant's mailing address: 7251 Pineville Matthews Rd, Suite 300
City: Charlotte State: NC Zip: 28226-6161
Telephone number: [phone] Email Address: samanth.dawson apfissenviromnental.com
3. Fee submitted: $0.00 (See Instruction B)
H. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Application is for (check all that apply): ❑ new, ❑ modified, 0 renewed permit
2. If this application is being submitted to renew or modify an existing permit, provide the following:
Permit number: W00017321
Date of most -recently issued permit: March 1, 2019
Date of most -recently certified Attachment A (if different than the permit): February 19, 2019
III. FACILITY INFORMATION:
1. Name of residuals processing facility: Cargill Inc
City: Charlotte State: NC Zip: 28217-2700
Coordinates: Latitude: 35' 10' 11! Longitude: 80. 52' 34"
Datum:
Level of accuracy:
Method of measurement: Goggle Earth - Satellite Location to Front of Facility
County where facility is located: Mecklenburg
2. Facility contact (person familiar with residuals preparation):
Name: Brittany Edmond Title: EHS Specialist lI
Mailing address: 5000 South Blvd
City: Charlotte State: NC Zip: 28217-2700
Telephone number: (2U4 679-7125 E-mail address: Brittany Edmond(cr�,cargill.com
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3. Is the residual process facility also the generator? R Yes; ❑ No
If No, please specify delivery frequency and quantity of residual to be processed:
4. Length of residuals storage at facility: 1 (See Attached - Page 4) 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:
El sold or given away in bags or other containers; Q lawn (bulk); ❑ home garden (bulk);
0 other (explain); Distributed only to composting facilities with active permits or corporations that specialize in horticultural
development.
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
Der 1.0 dry ton of residuals (dry ton)
3. Approximate amounts of the residuals received and processed at the facility: N/A dry tons per year.
4. Approximate amounts of the final product (processed residuals) to be distributed: 65 (See Attachment C) 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): Biological residuals from industrial wastewater treatment are de -watered in belt
filter press and the de -watered solids are placed in a 30 cubic yard roll off container. The container is hauled to the permitted
composting facility or corporations that specialize in horticultural development. Maximum de -watered residual storage time
prior to hauling is 1-day.
6. Does the facility have a stormwater management plan? 0 Yes; ❑ No
Explain whether the treatment and storage areas are under roof or how stormwater runoff will be handled: Under roof
V. RESLOUALS SOURCE INFORMATION: (Required for all new, renewed, or modified residuals source)
Complete and submit the attached Residuals Source Certification and all associated documentation.
RSC 06-16.doc
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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.
}� Yes [ No, Explain; f
(Signature Authority's Name — PLEASE PRINT)
attest that this application for ��� (a `� C
(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, an 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 § 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes 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.
- Date:
Signature:
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FORM: DCAR 06-16

Cargill Inc:
Permit No. WQ0017321
Item III. 3 & 4:
Cargill Inc. generates the biological residuals at its on -site activated sludge wastewater treatment
plant for pretreating wastewater generated by its industrial processes. The effluent from this pre-
treatment plant is discharged to the Charlotte Water (CW) municipal/sanitary sewer system. Waste
sludge (biological residuals) from the biological treatment unit is periodically sent to a sludge
conditioning tank where polymer is added to condition the sludge prior to dewatering the residuals in
the belt filter press.
Therefore, Cargill is a generator of the biological residuals and the only "processing" that occurs on -
site is sludge conditioning and de -watering prior to distribution to the permitted composting facility.
Maximum storage times of the dewatered sludge in the storage unit (30 CY roll off container) is 1
day, before transport to the permitted composting facility or corporations that specialize in
horticultural development.
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FORM RSC 06-16
Cargill Inc., 2023 Sludge Permit Renewal Attachments

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources RESIDUALS SOURCE CERTIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: RSC 06-16
instructions and checking the provided boxes will help produce a quicker review time and reduce the amount of
Please use the following instructions as a checklist in order to ensure all required items are submitted. Adherence to thnal
ese
additio
information requested. Failure to submit all of the required items will lead to additional processing and review dine for nal
the
permit application. Unless otherwise noted, the Applicant shall submit one original and two collies 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.
® 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:
® Vicinity 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
processing.
❑ 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:
❑ Laboratory 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.
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Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Dt+vbion of Water Resources RESIDUALS SOURCE CERTIFICATION
FORM: RSC 06-16
I. RESIDUALS SOURCE -GENERATING FACILITY INFORMATION (See Instruction B.):
1. Facility Name: Cargill Incorporated
2. Facility permit holder is: ❑ Federal, VA State, ❑ Local Government, or 0 Private.
Facility permit issued by: ® Div. of Water Resources, ❑ Div. of Environmental Health,
or ❑ Other (explain: }.
3. Facility contact person and title: Brittany Edmond EHS Specialist II
Complete mailing address: 5000 South Bled
City: Charlotte State: NC Zip: 28217-270-0
Telephone number: (7t}4) 679-7125 E-mail address: Brittany Edmon4@,,cargill.com
4. Facility physical address: 5000 South Blvd
City: Charlotte State: NC Zip: 28217-2700
Coordinates: Latitude: 30 10' 11 " Longitude: 800 52' 34"
Datum: Level of accuracy: OW
Method of measurement: Google Eanli - Satellite Location to front of Facility
5. Purpose of the facility:
❑ 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: Treatment of industrial wastewater and contaminated stormwater ).
6. Does the facility have an approved pretreatment program: IR Yes ❑ No
7. Facility permitted/design flow:,flow:,= MGD and facility average daily flow: 0.102 MGD
8. Average amount of residuals being generated at this facility 65 (See Attachm� dry tons per year.
9. Specify the following regarding treatment and storage volumes available at the facility:
Type and volume of residuals treatment: See Attached Page 6
Type and volume of residuals storage (i.e., outside of residuals treatment units): See Attached - Page 6
IL RESIDUALS QUALITY INFORMATION (See Instruction C.):
1. Specify if residuals are regulated under: N/A - See Attached Page 6
5 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:
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).
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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: 11, yes IN no.
If yes, list the number(s): M
b. Specify whether or not the residuals exhibit any of the characteristics defined by 40 CFR §261.21-
261.24: ® yes IN 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: NLA and Date of analysis: N/A -Current Sludge Permit does not require sarnph
Passed corrosivity test: yes ❑ no. pH: s.u. (2 < pH < 12.5)
Passed ignitability test: yes ❑ no. Flashpoint: N/A °F (> 140°F)
Passed reactivity test: ®yes Eno. HCN: N/A mg/kg (<250) & H2S: mg/kg (<500)
TCLP Parameter
Limit
(Mg/1)
Result
(Mg/1)
TCLP Parameter
Limit
(Mg/1)
Result
(Mg/1)
Arsenic
5.0
Hexachlorobenzene
0.13
Barium
100.0
Hexachloro-1,3-Butadiene
0.5
Benzene
0.5
Hexachloroethane
3.0
Cadmium
1.0
Lead
5.0
Carbon Tetrachloride
0.5
Lindane
0.4
Chlordane
0.03
Mercury
0.2
Chlorobenzene
100.0
Methoxychlor
10.0
Chloroform
6.0
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
200.0
Chromium
5.0
Nitrobenzene
2.0
m-Cresol
200.0
Pentachlorophenol
100.0
o-Cresol
200.0
Pyridine
5.0
p-Cresol
200.0
Selenium
1.0
Cresol
200.0
Silver
5.0
2,4-D
10.0
Tetrachloroethylene
0.7
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
7.5
Toxaphene
0.5
1,2-Dichloroethane
0.5
Trichloroethylene
0.5
1, 1 -Dichloroethylene
0.7
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
400.0
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
0.13
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2.0
Endrin
0.02
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
1.0
Heptachlor and its Hydroxide
0.008
Vinyl Chloride
0.2
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4. Melals 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 Distribution/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: N/A and Date of analysis: N/A
Parameter
Ceiling
Concentration Limits
(ClassA & ClassB)
(mg/kg)
Monthly Average
Concentration Limits
(Class A Only)
(mg/kg)
Result
(mgft)
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
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: NN; A and Date of analysis: N/A
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
❑ > 75 but < 100
46
300
320
❑'' > 100 but < 125
53
360
390
❑ > 125
62
450
420
Result (mg/kg)
FORM: RSC 06-16 Page 3 of 5

5. Nutrient/Micronutrient Determin,iLion: Complete the following:
a. Total solids: N/A %.
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: W and Date of analysis: N/A
Parameter
Result
(mg1k9)
Aluminum
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Calcium
Magnesium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
pH (Standard Unit)
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
c. Using the results listed in Item II. 5b. above, calculate the sodium adsorption ration (SAR): M
[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: %. This
rate is a (check one): W default value, or ® 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: N/A;
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 (1s) Year PAN
Five -Year
Maximum Adjusted PAN
(mg1kg)
(mg1kg)
Surface
Injection/Incorporation
6. Other Pollutants Determination: S ecify whether or not there are any other pollutants of concern in the residuals and provide
the results of the latest analyses:
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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):
❑ Alternative 1 [15A NCAC 02T.I 106(b)(3)(A)] - Time/Temperature Compliance.
❑'; Alternative 2 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(b)(3)(B)] - Alkaline Treatment.
❑ Alternative 3 [15A NCAC 02T.I 106(b)(3)(C)] - Prior Testing for Enteric Virus/Viable Hehninth Ova.
❑' Alternative 4 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(b)(3)(D)] - No Prior Testing for Enteric Virus/Viable Hehninth Ova.
Alternative 5 [15A NCAC 02T.1106 (3)(E)-(K)] - Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP).
Specify one: ❑ N
composting, heat drying, ❑ heat treatment,
❑ thermophilic aerobic digestion, ❑ beta ray irradiation,
❑ gamma ray irradiation, or ❑ pasteurization.
b. For Land Application of Class B:
❑ Alternative 1 [15A NCAC 02T.1106(c)(1)] - Fecal Coliform Density Demonstration.
❑ Alternative 2 [15A NCAC 02T. 1106(c)(2)] - Process to Si ficantly Reduce Pathogens (PSRP).
Specify one: ❑ aerobic digestion, ❑ air drying, anaerobic digestion,
❑ composting, or ❑ lime stabilization.
c. For Surface Disposal:
N'. 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 Il. 7b. above.
Exempt -If Daily Cover Alternative is chosen in Item 1I.8. below [15A NCAC 02T.1106(a)(2)].
❑Q 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: WX
Alternative 1 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(1)] - 38% Volatile Solids Reduction (Aerobic/Anaerobic Digestion).
Ll Alternative 2 [15A NCAC 02T.I 107(a)(2)] - 40-Day Bench Scale Test (Anaerobic Digestion).
D Alternative 3 [15A NCAC 02T. I 107(a)(3)] - 30-Day Bench Scale Test (Aerobic Digestion).
Alternative 4 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(4)] - Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate Test (Aerobic Digestion).
Alternative 5 [15A NCAC 02T. I 107(a)(5)] - 14-Day Aerobic Processes.
Alternative 6 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(6)] - Alkaline Stabilization.
Alternative 7 [15A NCAC 02T.1107(a)(7)] - Drying of Stabilized Residuals.
El Alternative 8 [15A NCAC 02T. 1107(a)(8)] - Drying of Unstabilized Residuals.
❑, Alternative 9 [15A NCAC 02T. 1 107(a)(9)] - Injection.
Alternative 10 [15A NCAC 02T.I 107(a)(10)] - Incorporation.
❑' Alternative for Surface Disposal Units Only - Soil/Other Material Cover [15A NCAC 02T.I 107(b)(2)].
Ll 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

Cargill Inc.
Permit No. WQ0017321
Firm RSC 06-16
I tem L9:
The industrial wastewater and periodically contaminated stormwater from on -site spill ponds are treated in an
activated sludge system. The activated sludge system includes a 330, 000 gal aeration basin and a 100,000 gal
secondary clarifier. Dewatered residuals are held in 30 cubic yard roll off container prior to transport to
composting facility.
Item R:
40 CFR 503 is not applicable since there is no domestic sewage entering this facility. 40 CFR 257 is not applicable
since this is not a solid waste disposal facility based on the definition of disposal in Part 257.2 of 40 CFR 257.
Specifically Cargill Inc., dewaters biological sludge (from its pre-treatment plant) which has been approved for
beneficial reuse and collects and transports dewatered sludge to a composting facility with an active permit.
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ATTACHMENT A
NARRATIVE SUMMARY
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Cargill Inc.
Permit: No. WQ0017321
Form DCAR 06-16
Attachment A
Item D. Program Information:
Narrative Summary:
1. How will materials be handled and transported:
The residuals are dewatered on a belt filter press. These dewatered residuals are then stored in a 30 cubic yard roll
off container. The roll -off containers are transported to the permitted composting facility or to corporations that
specialize in horticultural development by an independent trucking company.
2. Residual process/Treatment: See Process Flow Diagram (Figure 3)
3. Leachate Collection: The filtrate from the belt filter press is piped back to the biological pre-treatment system.
4. Residuals Storage: 30 cubic yard roll off container located under roofed area.
5. Final product Distribution: Dewatered cake goes to composting facility with active permit or to corporations that
specialize in horticultural development
6. Nutrients — N/A
Marketability Statement:
Not applicable to Cargill Inc: residuals are transported to a permitted residuals processing facility or to corporations
that specialize in horticultural development.
Label:
Not applicable to Cargill Inc: Cargill does not bag residuals. Residuals are transported to residual process facility or
to corporations that specialize in horticultural development.
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ATTACHMENT B
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
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Cargill Inc.
- R4FntW--No. WQ001732,1 - —
Form DCAR 06-16
Attachment B
Item H. Operation & Maintenance Plan:
Sludge belt filter press is operated by Cargill on an as -needed basis based on amount of sludge accumulated in the
wastewater clarifier and the Return Activated Sludge (RAS) rates to maintain a healthy microbial population in the
Activated Sludge Process. The belt press and associated residual handling equipment is maintained in accordance with
manufacturer's standard procedures by treatment plant operations staff in conjunction with plant maintenance staff.
Dewatered sludge is contained in a 30 cubic yard roll off box under roof to minimize risk of stormwater contamination,
and is maintained by treatment plant operators. Area is routinely inspected by EHS staff in accordance with facility Storm
water Pollution Prevention Plan.
Sampling and Monitoring Plan: The facility is not required to conduct any sampling or monitoring of the residuals per the
sludge permit.
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ATTACHMENT C
QUANTITATIVE JUSTIFICATION OF RESIDUALS PRODUCTION RATE
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Process Flow Narrative:
The�elar-ifiod wastervatef-from the Cargill pre-treatment system is -discharged to the Charlotte Water (CW)
municipal/sanitary sewer system under the Industrial User Permit No. 0642 issued by Charlotte Water. The mixed
liquor suspended solids (MLSS) accumulates in the activated sludge system until there is a need to waste MLSS
from the system. The excess solids (biological residuals) are dewatered in a belt filter press, collected in a roll off
container and transported to a composting facility with an active permit. All sludge/biological residual handling
operations at Cargill occur in a roofed area. At present the dewatered solids are hauled to Wallace Farms in
Huntersville NC.
Quantitative Justification for Biological Residuals Production Rate:
Average Inf COD = 8,514 mg/L
Average Inf. BOD = 4,257 mg/L (Based on 0.5 BOD/COD ratio)
Average Inf. BOD = 3,635 lbs/d
F:M = 0.6 (Based on 1-aeration basin operation)
Average Daily Flow = 0.102 MGD
Max Permitted Flow = 0.348 MGD
Aeration Tank Volume = 330,000 gal = 0.33 MG
Average MLSS = 5,852 mg/L
Average MLVSS = 3,511 mg/L (Based on 0.6 MLVSS/MLSS ratio)
Target MLVSS = lbs/d BOD/ (F:M*Tank Volume*8.34)
Average Day Loading:
Target MLVSS = 3,635 / (0.6*0.33*8.34) = 2,201 mg/1
Excess MLVSS to be Wasted = (3,511— 2,201) mg/1 * 8.34 *0.102 MGD = 1,1181bs/d = 204 wet tons/yr biological
residuals.
Average Typical Total Cake Solids (%) for Dewatered Sludge from Oxygen Activated WAS = 19% (U.S. EPA,
1987)
204 wet tons/yr * (19/100) = 39 dry tons/yr biological residuals
Excess MLSS to be wasted = (5,852 / 3,511) mg/1 * 204 tons/yr = 340 wet tons/yr total residuals.
340 wet tons/yr * (19/100) = 65 dry tons/yr biological residuals
The current permit limit for residual distribution is 575 tons/yr. We are requesting that the permit limit for residual
distribution be kept at 575 tons/yr in case there are future production changes during the renewed permit term that
generate higher residuals than estimated.
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Sampling Plan:
Not required per current sludge permit.
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ATTACHMENT D
EXISTING RESIDUALS PERMIT - WQ0017321
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICi-EAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
UNDA CULPEPPER
Dfrertor
NORTH CAROLINA
Envtronmenral Quality'
February 19, 2019
M cHAEL MATTINGLY — FACILITY SUPERINTENDENT
CARGILL, L'3CORPORATED
5000 SOUTH BOULEVARD
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28217-2700
Subject: Permit No. WQ0017321
Cargill DCAR
Distribution of Class A
Residuals
Mecklenburg County
Dear.Mr. Mattingly:
In accordance with your permit renewal request received October 29, 2018, and subsequent
additional information received December 19, 2018, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0017321
dated February 19, 2019, to Cargill, Incorporated for the subject residuals management program. Please
note that this renewed permit shall become effective on March 1, 2019 (i.e., the day after the expiration
date of the existing permit).
Please note that the Permittee is prohibited from directly distributing Class A residuals for
marketing and land application. Accordingly, the requirements for testing and monitoring the residuals
have been removed from the permit. If the Permittee wants to distribute the residuals to individuals or
organizations who would apply them or to market the residuals to non-rlermitted facilities, the permit
will have to be modified to reauire_testing and monitorinL, ofthe residuals for a number of parameters
and characteristics in accordance with regulations.
This permit shall be effective from March 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024, shall void Pertnit No.
WQ0017321 issued July 25, 2013, and shall be subjeetto the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
The Permittee shall submit a renewal application no later than December 3, 2023.
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 information shall result in future compliance problems.
Please note that on September 1, 2018, North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter
02T — Waste not Discharged to Surface Waters was readopted. Accordingly, this permit incorporates the
requirements of these rules, therefore, please take the time to review this permit thoroughly.
The Division has removed the following permit conditions since the last permit issuance dated
July 25, 2013:
? Old Condition II.3. —This condition has been removed because the Permittee is prohibited from
marketing or distributing Class A residuals.
Q
g.A North Carolina Department of Ernlreamental Quality I Divfston of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Sty 1 1617 Mad Service Center Ral igK. North Carolina 27699-1617
r ��� 919,7079000

Mr. Michae l Mattingly
February 19, 2019
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Old Condition 11.4. — Redundant since covered in Old Condition III.1. and Condition III. l . and
IH.2.d.
➢ Old Condition M.3. — This is not a surface disposal site, so the condition does not apply.
Old Condition 111.6. — This condition has been removed because the Permittee is prohibited
from directly distributing Class A residuals for marketing and land application. Any
acceptance ofthese residuals at a composting or horticulture facility is the responsibility of the
receiving entity to ensure that all permit requirements are met.
3 Old Condition VI.2. -- This condition has been removed because the subject permit is not
voidable.
The following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance dated July 25, 2013:
➢ Condition I.I. — The Permittee is expressly prohibited from directly distributing Class A
residuals for marketing and land application. The Permitter shall obtain Division approval
prior to distributing Class A residuals.
9 Condition I11.2. — The Pennittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan.
Condition V1.3. — This condition states that unless specifically requested and approved in the
permit, there are no variances to administrative codes or general statutes governing the
construction or operation of the permitted facilities.
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 l 50B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center. Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Otherwise, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Troy Doby at (919) 707-
3665 or troy,doi��anuienr.gyr.
Sincerely,
w
-ands Culpepper, Director rtJ vision of Water Resources
cc: Mecklenburg County health Department (Electronic Copy)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic; Copy)
(ventral Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ETWIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS PERNIIT
In accordance with the provisions of .Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes ofNorth Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Cargill, Incorporated
Mecklenburg County
FOR AN
inactive residuals management program for Cargill, Incorporated and consisting of Class A residuals
generated by the approved facility listed in Attachment A, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters,
pursuant to the application received October 29, 2018, subsequent additional information received
December 19, 2018, 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 disposal of residuals is
regulated under Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 257. This permit does not exempt the Permittee
from complying with Federal Regulation 40 CFR Part 257.
This permit shall be effective from March 1, 2019 through ylay 31, 2024, shall void Permit No.
WQ0017321 issued July 25, 2013, and shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
1. The Permittee is expressly prohibited from directly distributing Class A residuals for marketing and
land application. The Permittee shall submit a permit application and receive a Division -approved
modified permit prior to directly distributing Class A residuals. The permit modification shall be sent
to the Division of Water Resources, Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1617, or Non-17ischar .Rel-iort ri ncdenr.eis,v. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(IXA)]
2. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit on Division -approved forms no later than December
3, 2023. [15A NCAC 02T .01051b), 02T .0109]
11. PERFQRVIANCE STANDARDS
1. The Permittee shall maintain the subject residuals management program so there is no discharge to
surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. In the event the
residuals management program fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper maintenance, the Permittee shall immediately cease distributing residuals,
take immediate corrective actions, and contact the Mooresville Regional Office supervisor. [15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface
water resulting from this residuals management program. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall maintain the residuals management program as a non -discharge system. [15A
NCAC 02T .1100]
2. The Permittee shall maintain a Division -approved Operation and Maintenance Plan that shall include:
a. Description of the program, and associated facilities and equipment, in sufficient detail to show
what operations are necessary for the program to function and by whom the functions are to be
conducted;
b. Description of anticipated maintenance of facilities and equipment associated with the program;
c. Include provisions for safety measures, including restriction of access to sites and equipment;
d. Spill control provisions:
i. Response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment, and remediation; and
ii. Contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies;
e. Detailed inspection procedures:
i. Names or titles of personnel responsible for conducting inspections;
ii. Frequency and location of inspections, and procedures to assure that the selected locations and
inspection frequency are representative of the residuals management program; and
iii. Description of record keeping and actions to be taken by the inspector in the event that
noncompliaiitce is observed;
f Detailed sampling and monitoring procedures:
i. Names or titles of personnel responsible for conducting sampling and monitoring;
ii. Description of monitoring procedures including parameters to be monitored; and
iii. Sampling frequency and procedures to assure that representative samples are 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.
[15A NCAC 02T .l 110(a)]
3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the residuals management program, the Permittee shall designate and employ a
certified operator in responsible charge (ORC), and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs.
The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G 0204 and shall
comply with all other requirement in 15A NCAC 08G 0204. [15A NCAC 02T .ill 17, 08G .0204]
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent runoff of the untreated residual leachate or stored residuals
onto adjacent properties or into surface waters. The finished product may be placed on a concrete pad,
placed under shelter or physically covered until it is turned over to the composting facility. If an
alternate storage site is used, approval must be obtained from the Division. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)(A)]
5. Class A residuals shall not be stored in a manner that causes nuisance conditions. If such conditions
occur, the Class A residuals shall be disposed at a Subtitle-D landfill. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
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IV. M:ON TORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate this
program's impact on groundwater and surface water. [I 5A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone],
within 24 hours of first knowledge of the:
a. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.) rendering the facility incapable of
adequate residual treatment.
b. Any failure resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
a. Any time self -monitoring indicates the program has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
d. Distribution of residuals abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
e. Any discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting residuals.
Emergencies requiring reporting outside normal business hours shall call the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone]. All
noncompliance notifications shall file a written report to the Mooresville Regional Office within five
days of first knowledge of the occurrence, and this report shall outline the actions proposed or taken to
ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)(A)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the storage
facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .1110(f)]
2. The Permittee shall inspect the residuals storage, and transport facilities to prevent malfunctions,
facility deterioration, and operator errors that may result in discharges of wastes to the environment,
threats to human health, or public nuisances. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that
includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and 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
.0 1 08(b)(1)(A), 02T .1110(f)]
3. Division authorized representatives may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any
property, premises, or place related to the distribution sites or facilities permitted herein at any
reasonable time for determining compliance with this permit. Division authorized representatives may
inspect or copy records 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)]
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V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to a
Division enforcement action. [G.S. 143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C]
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, and Division -approved plans and specifications. [G.S. 143-215.1(d)]
3. Unless specifically requested and approved in this perrnit, there are no variances to administrative codes
or general statutes governing the construction or operation of the facilities permitted herein. [15A
NCAC 02T .0105(n)]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances that other jurisdictional government agencies (e.g., local, state, and federal)
may require. [15A NCAC 023` .0105(c)(6)]
5. if the permitted residuals program change ownership, or the Permittee changes their name, the
Permittee shall submit a permit modification request on Division -approved forms. The Permittee shall
comply with all terms and conditions of this permit until the permit is transferred to the successor -
owner. [G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
6. Yhis permit is subject to revocation or modification upon 60-day notice from the Dik ision Director, in
whole or part for:
a. violation of any terms or conditions of this permit or Administrative Code "Title 15A Subchapter
02T;
b. obtaining a permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts;
c. the Permittee's refusal to allow authorized Department employees upon presentation of credentials:
i. to enter the Permittee's premises where a system is located or where any records are required
to be Dept;
ii. to have access to any permit required documents and records;
iii. to inspect any monitoring equipment or method as required in this permit; or
iv. to sample any pollutants;
d. the Permittee's failure to pay the annual fee for administering and compliance monitoring; or
e. a Division determination that the conditions of this permit are in conflict with North Carolina
Administrative Code or General Statutes.
[15A NCAC 02T A 110]
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7. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the facilities permitted herein shall not
occur if any of the following apply:
a. The Perntittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has been convicted of
environmental crimes under G.S. 143-215.613, or under Federal law that would otherwise be
prosecuted under G.S. 143-215.613, and all appeals of this conviction have been abandoned or
exhausted.
b. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Pennittee has previously abandoned
a wastewater treatment facility without properly closing the facility.
c. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee has not paid a civil
penalty, and all appeals of this penatt3 have been abandoned or exhausted.
d. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Permittee is currently not compliant
with any compliance schedule in a permit, settlement agreement, or order.
e. The Permittee or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Pennittee has not paid an annual
fee.
[15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), 02T .0120(d)]
8. This permit shall not be renewed if the Permittee or any affiliation has not paid the required annual fee.
[ 15A NCAC 02T .0I20(c)]
Permit issued this the 191 day of February 2019
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Um
Culpepper, Director
' Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0017321
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