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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0010689_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180703 State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 July 03, 2018 Corey Carpentier Baxter Healthcare Corporation 65 Pitts Station Rd Marion, NC 28752 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report North Cove Steam Generation Plant Ash Distribution Program Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010689 McDowell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the North Cove Steam Generation Plant Ash Distribution Program on 6/22/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010689. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at bev.price@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Beverly Price, Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: WQS ARO Server LF 07032018_WQ0010689_CEI_cover ltr.rtf DocuSign Envelope ID: 2CD65AAB-1273-45CA-BCA6-D900B8159307 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0010689 Effective:12/01/14 Expiration:11/30/19 Owner :Baxter Healthcare Corporation SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: McDowell Asheville Corey Carpentier Effective:Expiration:Facility:North Cove Steam Generation Plant Ash Distribution Program 2859 Old Linville Rd Marion NC 28752 Title:Phone:828-756-6636EHS Take NC Hwy. 221 North out of Marion to NCSR 1560 ( located behind Baxter - North Cove). The facility is located on the left. Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: 24 hour contact name Corey Carpentier 828-756-6636 On-site representative Corey Carpentier 828-756-6636 On-site representative Stephen Gouge 828-756-6608 On-site representative Ricky Styles 828-756-6650 On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: WQ0001512 Baxter Healthcare Corporation - Baxter Healthcare Corporation RLAP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 06/22/2018 09:30AM 10:20AM Beverly Price 828-296-4500 Mikal Willmer Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt) Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Sampling (See attachment summary) Page:1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2CD65AAB-1273-45CA-BCA6-D900B8159307 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0010689 06/22/2018 Compliance Evaluation Baxter Healthcare Corporation Routine Inspection Summary: The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Mikal Willmer of the Asheville Regional Office. Corey Carpentier, Steve Gouge and Ricky Styles assisted with the inspection. The inspection included a review of the site facilities and record keeping. Concrete barriers are in place around the concrete apron to prevent migration of ash residuals. This area should be monitored during rain events to ensure leachate does not leave the site. All distributions are carried out by Baxter via a local hauler, Jeff Banks. A soils analysis is not required per the permit, however, the residuals recipient does get a soils analysis which Baxter then uses to help determine loading rates. The ash storage facility appears to be well maintained and operated. Page:2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2CD65AAB-1273-45CA-BCA6-D900B8159307 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0010689 06/22/2018 Compliance Evaluation Baxter Healthcare Corporation Routine Type Yes No NA NE Land Application Distribution and Marketing Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? Are there any GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is a copy of current permit on-site? Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? a. TCLP analysis? b. SSFA (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? Are PAN balances being maintained? Are PAN balances within permit limits? Has land application equipment been calibrated? Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? Are there pH records for the land application site? Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? Are hauling records available? Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? # Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? 1/26/18 sample results were reviewed and appeared to be compliant with permit limits. The permit does not require calibration of the land application equipment. Comment: Sampling Yes No NA NE Describe sampling: When the basin is full, ash is removed and stored on the concrete apron adjacent to the basin. At least 12 grab samples are collected from various points in the stockpile. Grab samples are composited for analysis at a contract lab. One composite sample is kept on site until sample results are verified. Is sampling adequate? Is sampling representative? Comment: Page:3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2CD65AAB-1273-45CA-BCA6-D900B8159307