WQ0045809_Application - Dist of Animal Residuals_20240604

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To: Christine Lawson
Ref: Distribution of Animal Waste Residual Solids Permit
Date: 6 _ v- 7 y
Dear Christine,
Montauk Ag Renewables is seeking a permit to operate a pilot facility in Turkey NC. This permit is
for the operation of an animal waste residual facility to be located at 7401 Hwy 24 Turkey, NC
28393.
This facility will be developed in stages. Stage one is going to be the pilot portion as described in the
application attached. Foranswers to sections 3 - 5 please see the attached sheets.
Stage two will be to add a digester to handle any leachate that comes from the process.
Stage three will be to add equipment to process the leachate from the digester into hydrogen.
We look forward to working with the Division at all stages of the development of this new facility. As
the company transitions into each stage the Division will be notified, and the correct applications
submitted for approval.
For further information or questions please contact me at 919-750-1791 or by email at
alinton montaukr newabl s com
Sincerely,
AJ Linton
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IN ITALIC

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
Distribution of Animal Waste Residual Solids
This application is intended for facilities which distribute materials which have been processed with animal
waste solids with no domestic sewage contribution.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Application date:
1.2 Applicant's name (please specify the name of the corporation, individual, etc.):
1.3 Print owner's or signing official's name and title (the person legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
1.4 Mailing address:
City:
Telephone number:
E-mail:
State:
Fax: (
Zip:
1.5 Fee submitted: $ [Major, $180 if>3,000 dry ton/year; Minor, $60 if < 3,000 dry ton/year]
1.6 Specify the process facility's owner classification: ❑ private ❑ federal ❑ state ❑ local government
1.7 Specify the source of the animal waste product: ❑ poultry ❑ swine ❑ cattle ❑ other (explain)
1.8 Specify how these residuals will be distributed: ❑ sold or given away in bags or other containers ❑ lawn (bulk)
❑ home garden (bulk) ❑ other (explain)
1.9 Estimated volume of waste product to be processed annually
1.1 OPhysical address of animal waste generating facility:
City:
State:
1.11 Physical address of animal waste process facility:
City:
State:
dry tons/year
1.12 County where animal waste process facility is located (if in North Carolina):
1.13 Latitude: Longitude: of animal waste process facility
Zip:
Zip:
1.14 Are new facilities to be constructed in North Carolina? ❑ yes ❑ no. If "yes", please include three (3) sets of plans and
specifications with the application for approval.
2. PERMIT INFORMATION
2.1 Application No. (to be completed by DWR):
2.2 Specify the application type: ❑ new ❑ renewal ❑ modification renewal ❑ with modification
For renewals, complete all sections included in the application. The engineering signature and seal are not required for
renewals, or if there is not any construction involved with the subject project.
2.3 If this application is being submitted as a renewal or modification of an existing permit, list the existing permit number:
and its issue date:
FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 1 of 5

3. CHEMICAL POLLUTANT INFORMATION
3.1 Please complete a chemical analysis of each residual material. Each analysis must include the parameters listed in the table
below as well as any other known or suspected contaminants of concern. Animal waste residuals cannot be sold or given
away if the concentration of any pollutant in the residuals exceeds any of the Ceiling Concentrations specified in the table
below on a dry -weight basis (mg/kg). Fill out the pollutant concentrations of the residuals in the table below (attach all lab
analyses):
Pollutant Concentration
Pollutant Ceiling Concentration
Pollutant
dry weight (mg/kg)
dry weight (mg/kg)
Copper
1500
Zinc
2800
3.2 Were any pilot or bench -scale studies performed on the residual material? ❑ yes ❑ no. If "yes", please provide the
results of those studies, including the approximate fertilizer equivalent of the material.
4. PATHOGEN REDUCTION INFORMATION
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1310, animal waste residuals shall be monitored for the density of fecal coliform or
Salmonella sp. Bacteria at the time the residuals are used or disposed, or at the time they are prepared for sale or giving away
for land application. Sampling results must demonstrate compliance with pathogen limit in either Part A or Part B below
(please submit all lab analyses, test results, and calculations). Please check which of the following applies to the subject
residual:
Part A ❑ A fecal coliform density less than 1000 Most Probable Number per gram of total dry solids
Part B ❑ A Salmonella sp. density less than 3 Most Probable Number per 4 grams of total dry solids
Part C Please select the method used to achieve compliance with respect to pathogen limit requirements.
❑ Alkaline treatment — the pH of the residuals is raised to greater than 12 for at least 72 hours. During this time, the
temperature of the residuals should be greater than 521 C for at least 12 hours. In addition, after the 72-hour period,
the residuals shall; be air-dried to greater than 50% total solids.
❑ Composting — using either the within -vessel or static aerated pile composting methods, the temperature of the
residuals are raised to 551 C or higher for three days. Using the windrow composting method, the residuals are
raised to 551 C or higher for fifteen days. During the high temperature period, there will be a minimum of five
turnings of the windrow.
❑ Heat Drying — residuals are dried by direct or indirect contact with hot gases to reduce the moisture content of the
residuals to 10% or lower. Either the temperature of the gas in contact with the residuals exceeds 801 C or the wet
bulb temperature of the gas in contact with the residuals, when the residuals leave the dryer, exceeds 800 C.
❑ Heat Treatment — liquid residuals are heated to a temperature of 1800 C or higher for thirty minutes.
❑ Pasteurization — the temperature of the residuals is maintained at 700 C or higher for at least thirty minutes.
❑ Other — please describe in detail.
FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 2 of 5

5. PROCESS INFORMATION
5.1 Please provide a brief narrative concerning materials handling and processing, including the following:
a. How will the animal waste product be handled and transported from where they are produced to where they will be
treated?
b. Where will the animal waste residuals be stored until processing?
c. How will the animal waste be treated and what will be the duration of treatment of the animal waste product? Provide
detailed description and all necessary calculations, designs, site maps, and supporting documentation
d. Where will the final product be stored?
e. How will leachate collection from the raw product storage, treatment facility, and finished product storage be handled?
f. How long will the final product be stored before being distributed?
g. How will the final product be distributed (packaging), if applicable?
5.2 Please provide a sampling and monitoring plan that describes how the animal waste residuals will comply with Sections 3
and 4 of this application. [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)]
5.3 Please attach a marketability statement detailing destinations and approximate amounts of the final product to be
distributed. [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)]
5.4 Please provide either a label, which shall be affixed to the bagged processed animal waste residual, or an information
sheet, which shall be provided to the person who receives the processed animal waste residual. The label or information
sheet shall contain, at a minimum, the following information [ 15A NCAC 02T . 13 10 (b)] :
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the animal waste residual that is sold or given away in a bag or
other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the animal waste residual to the land is prohibited except in accordance with the
instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. A statement that animal waste residuals must be applied at agronomic rates and recommended rates for intended uses.
d. A statement that the animal waste residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen, or snow-covered.
e. A statement that adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any disposed or stored
animal waste residuals into any surface waters.
f. A statement which identifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any public or private water supply
source (including wells) and any stream, lake, or river.
g. The pollutant concentrations for the pollutants listed in Section 3 above measured to be in the animal waste residual.
h. The nitrogen and phosphorus concentration in the animal waste residual.
FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 3 of 5

6. PROFFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
NOTE: Engineer's Certification is required only for construction of new treatment and/or storage facilities to be
located in North Carolina.
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7. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION (includea. designation letter if signing for the Permittee)
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nohas been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts o
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.
Signature. Date: � 02 L
PLEASE SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
AND ANY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS PROGRAM
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION IS ENCOURAGED. EMAIL TO RAMESH_RAVELLAQNCDENR.GOV
FORM- DARS 04/2020 page 4 of 5

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICES (4/2020)
Asheville Regional WQROS Supervisor Washington Regional WQROS Supervisor Raleigh Regional WQROS Supervisor
2090 U.S. Highway 70
943 Washington Square Mall
1628 Mail Service Center
Swannanoa, NC
28778
Washington, NC 27889
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Beaufort Jones
Chatham Nash
Buncombe
Madison
Bertie Lenoir
Durham Northampton
Burke
McDowell
Camden Martin
Edgecombe Orange
Caldwell
Mitchell
Chowan Pamlico
Franklin Person
Cherokee
Polk
Craven Pasquotank
Granville Vance
Clay
Rutherford
Currituck Perquimans
Halifax Wake
Graham
Swain
Dare Pitt
Johnston Warren
Haywood
Transylvania
Gates Tyrell
Lee Wilson
Henderson
Yancey
Greene Washington
Jackson
Hertford Wayne
Hyde
Fayetteville Regional WQROS SupervisorMooresville Regional WQROS Supervisor Wilmington Region WQROS Supervisor
225 Green Street, Suite 714
610 East Center Avenue
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
Mooresville, NC 28115
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson Moore
Alexander Lincoln
Brunswick New Hanover
Bladen Richmond
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Carteret Onslow
Cumberland Robeson
Catawba Rowan
Columbus Pender
Harnett Sampson
Cleveland Stanly
Duplin
Hoke Scotland
Gaston Union
Montgomery
Iredell
Winston-Salem Regional WQROS Supervisor
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Alleghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 5 of 5

3. Chemical Pollutant Information
3.1 There is no chemical analysis of the residual material currently. There will be
samples taken once the pilot plant is up and running. The results will be available for review at that
time.
4. Pathogen reduction Information
There will be samples taken once the pilot plant is up and running. The results will be
available for review at that time.
5. Process Information
5.1 Please provide a brief narrative concerning materials handling and processing, including the
following:
a. How will the animal waste products be handled and transported from where they are produced
to where they will be treated?
The waste will be transported from each permitted farm via roll off containers.
b. Where will the animal waste residuals be stored until processing?
The waste will be transported to the facility located at 7401 Turkey Hwy, Turkey NC. The
waste will run through a screwpress to reduce the moisture content. The waste will then be
transported into the facility via a receiving bin and auger system. This process is continuous, and
the waste material will not be stored for any length of time.
c. How will the animal waste be treated and what will be the duration of treatment of the animal
waste product? Provide detailed description and all necessary calculations, designs, site maps,
and supporting documentation.
Please see the proprietary information packet attached to this application.
d. Where will the final product be stored?
The final product will be stored in the facility until transport.
e. How will leachate collection from the raw product storage, treatment facility, and finished
product storage be handled?
Any leachate collection will be transported back to the permitted farm during the pilot
process or land applied on fields in the farms Nutrient Management Plan. All waste will be applied
at agronomic rates as described in the Nutrient Management Plan. There will be samples taken and
provided to the farmers for their records.
f. How long will the final product be stored before being distributed?
During the pilot project the final material maybe stored for up to a year. The intent is to
remove the material sooner.

g. I sent in your invoice for payment. Would you be able to send me the signed documents?
How will the final product be distributed (packaging), if applicable?
The final product will be packaged in super sacks for storage and future transportation.
5.2 Please provide a sampling and monitoring plan that describes how the animal waste residuals
will comply with Sections 3 and 4 of this application. [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)]
Due to the nature of the process the residual will be a biochar that is inert. There will be
samples taken and the results made available for review.
5.3 Please attach a marketability statement detailing destinations and approximate amounts of the
final product to be distributed. [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)]
The company is still in the process of developing a marketability plan. The current plan is to
ship the product out of state. The pilot will produce approximately 4.5 tons per day of dry material.
5.4 Please provide a label.
The company will make available a label or information sheet with the required information
once the pilot has been proven to produce the amounts predicted.