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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0021577_Inspection Letter_20240920Docusign Envelope ID: E7A3CADO-8CD1-4OB3-AOD7-33B574FA2E5C ROY COOPER Governor MARY PENNY KELLEY Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Benjamin White General Manager WestRock Kraft Paper PO Box 458 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quallty September 20, 2024 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report WestRock Kraft Paper DCAR Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0021577 Halifax County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an inspection of the distribution of class A residuals (DCAR) program at the above address on August 12, 2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in non - discharge permit no. WQ0021577. DWR representatives, Dorothy Robson and Myles Parker and WestRock Kraft Paper facility representatives, Michael Knudson and Tyler Hale were present for the inspection. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of the continued operation of a residuals management program consisting of the distribution of class A residuals generated by WestRock Kraft Paper Company and residuals may be distributed to second parties for approved uses. DWR conducted a review of records and inspected the following areas of the facility: pH adjustment blend tank, two rotary screen thickeners, two dewatering screw presses with a conveyor belt to load in trucks, loading dock and drains, and class A residual storage area. The facility operates as Smurfit WestRock and no enforcements or complaints have been reported in the past five years. Currently, there is no class A product produced. The review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Please refer to the attached "Compliance Inspection Report" for additional comments and observations. This letter is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. The facility was operating in compliance with the permit. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources -d' D E Q�;�� Regional Office I 3800 BarrettDrive I Raleigh North Carolina 27609 11:f:� NORTH CA WNA .. Oepad-of Envlron-1 Quul� 9197914200 Docusign Envelope ID: E7A3CADO-8CD1-4OB3-AOD7-33B574FA2E5C If you have questions or comments about this inspection, then please contact me or Dorothy Robson via email at dorothy.robson@deq.nc.gov or 919-791-4200. Sincerely, Doc/Iu,Siwgnel'd by: 372DCBCB61EE4A8... Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Report Ec: NON -DISCHARGE Laserfiche North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources DE Q Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 NORTH CAROLINA 919.791.4200 Mpnrlmen101 FnvlNnmvnb10nnl� Docusign Envelope ID: E7A3CADO-8CD1-40B3-AOD7-33B574FA2E5C Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0021577 Effective: 04/29/20 Expiration: 09/30/26 Owner : Westrock Kraft Paper LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: WestRock Kraft Paper DCAR County: Halifax 100 Gaston Rd Region: Raleigh Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 Contact Person: Mary Lee Ransmeier Title: Phone: 252-533-6255 Directions to Facility: 100 Gasaton Rd. - From Raleigh, take 1-64 east to 1-95 north. Take exit 176 (Route 46) west to Route 48 south. Follow Route 48 a short distance to the mill, which is on the right. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0000752 Westrock Kraft Paper LLC - Roanoke Rapids MITI WWTP WQ0000436 Westrock Kraft Paper LLC - WestRock Kraft Paper SDU Inspection Date: 08/12/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM Primary Inspector: Dorothy M Robson Phone: 919-791-4241 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt) Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Pathogen and Vector Attraction Storage (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: E7A3CADO-8CD1-40B3-AOD7-33B574FA2E5C Permit: WQ0021577 Owner - Facility: Westrock Kraft Paper LLC Inspection Date: 08/12/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an inspection of the distribution of class A residuals (DCAR) program at the above address on August 12, 2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in non discharge permit no. WQ0021577. DWR representatives, Dorothy Robson and Myles Parker and WestRock Kraft Paper facility representatives, Michael Knudson and Tyler Hale were present for the inspection. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of the continued operation of a residuals management program consisting of the distribution of class A residuals generated by WestRock Kraft Paper Company and residuals may be distributed to second parties for approved uses. DWR conducted a review of records and inspected the following areas of the facility: pH adjustment blend tank, two rotary screen thickeners, two dewatering screw presses with a conveyor belt to load in trucks, loading dock and drains, and class A residual storage area. The facility operates as Smurfit WestRock and no enforcements or complaints have been reported in the past five years. Currently, there is no class A product produced. The review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Please refer to the attached "Compliance Inspection Report' for additional comments and observations. This letter is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. The facility was operating in compliance with the permit. Page 2 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: E7A3CADO-8CD1-40B3-AOD7-33B574FA2E5C Permit: WQ0021577 Owner - Facility: Westrock Kraft Paper LLC Inspection Date: 08/12/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Land Application ❑ Distribution and Marketing Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is a copy of current permit on -site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ a. TCLP analysis? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ b. SSFA (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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: No distribution was conducted in 2023. Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E (Class A or B) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Class A, all test must be <1000 MPN/dry gram ❑ Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑ Fecal coliform SM 9222 D (Class B only) ❑ ❑ ❑ Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑ b. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A) ❑ ❑ ❑ c. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B) ❑ ❑ ❑ Temperature corrected ❑ d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: E7A3CADO-8CD1-4OB3-AOD7-33B574FA2E5C Permit: WQ0021577 Owner - Facility: Westrock Kraft Paper LLC Inspection Date: 08/12/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine e. Time/Temp on: Digester (MCRT) Compost Class A lime stabilization f. Volatile Solids Calculations g. Bench -top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results Comment: No distribution of class A product Treatment Check all that apply Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A) Alkaline Stabilization (Class B) Compost Drying Beds Other Comment: Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 4