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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0010689_CEIARR_20180703 (100) 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 Annual Report (2017) Review North Cove Steam Generation Plant Ash Distribution Program Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010689 McDowell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources completed a review of the 2017 Annual Report for the North Cove Steam Generation Plant’s Ash Distribution Program on 6/21/2018. 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 Laserfiche 20180703_WQ0010689_CEIARR.rtf 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 Associate 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(s): Related Permits: WQ0001512 Baxter Healthcare Corporation - Baxter Healthcare Corporation RLAP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 06/21/2018 03:00PM 04:00PM Beverly Price 828-296-4500 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt) Annual Report Review Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment (See attachment summary) Page:1 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0010689 06/21/2018 Annual Report Review Baxter Healthcare Corporation Routine Inspection Summary: The 2017 Annual Report Review was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. 1589.73 dry tons of residuals were distributed in 2017; the permit limit is 3,200 dry tons. Metals/nutrients analyses were conducted per permit requirements. Based on the volume of residuals distributed, four sampling events were required. Samples were collected from the north & south wood ash basins. Metals results appeared to be compliant with permit limits for ceiling concentrations and monthly average concentrations. TCLP metals were analyzed along with Ignitability, Corrosivity & Reactivity. All results appeared to meet permit requirements. Reminder: A full TCLP analysis is required once per permit cycle; the permit expires 11/30/19 so the TCLP should be conducted prior to expiration. Ash Distribution Utilization Agreements were included in the report. The Annual Distribution and Marketing Certification and Summary Form should show the volume of residuals distributed for each recipient. Page:2 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0010689 06/21/2018 Annual Report Review 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? Comment: Treatment Yes No NA NE Check all that apply Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A) Alkaline Stabilization (Class B) Compost Drying Beds Other Ash ponds for dewateringComment: Page:3 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0010689 06/21/2018 Annual Report Review Baxter Healthcare Corporation Routine Page:4