WQ0003231_Final Permit_19900730

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Robert H. Luse, President
Valdese General Hospital
Post Office Box 700
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Dear Mr. Luse:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
July 30, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003231
Valdese General Hospital
Land Disposal of #2 Fuel Oil
Contaminated Soils at Valdese Hospital
Burke County
In accordance with your application received March 12, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003231, dated July 30, 1990, to Valdese General Hospital for the construction
and operation of the subject #2 fuel oil contaminated soil disposal program.
This perp -ft shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1995, and shall
be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 9191733-5083.
cc: Burke County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
W. Ronald Haynes, P.E.
Sincerely,
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George T. Everett
Pollution Prevention Pays
F.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity AffuTnative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONTAMINATED SOILS DISPOSAL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Valdese General Hospital
Burke County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a contaminated soils disposal system consisting of disposing of
approximately 60 cubic yards of #2 fuel oil contaminated soil from Valdese General Hospital spill
site (Hospital boiler building) to dual treatment beds one foot deep and measuring 960 square feet
and 750 square feet located behind the Valdese General hospital shop building with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 12, 1990 and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part
of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1995, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. 704/ 663-1699, shall be notified at
least twenty-four (24) hours after land application of the contaminated soil so that
an inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be
made during the non -nal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday
through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the
wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and
operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the
surface waters and ground waters.
3. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility,
5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including
wells
b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters
c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway
d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines
e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions
(upslope)
f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions
(downslope) and groundwater drainage systems.
6. No contaminated soil other than that from Valdese General Hospital #2 fuel oil spill
site shall be placed on the land disposal site.
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted system, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the
permitted system has been installed in accordance with this permit, and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
3. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed material into any surface waters.
4. The 60 cubic yards of contaminated soil shall be spread to a thickness not to exceed
12 inches on at least 1,710 sq. ft.of land at the disposal site.
5. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this
facility.
6. The site shall be adequately limed to a soil pH of at least 6.5 and fertilized prior to
disposal of the contaminated soil. The contaminated soil, fertilizer and lime shall be
thoroughly incorporated into the top six to eight inches of the native soils by tilling
or disking.
7. To ensure that sufficient oxygen is provided for waste biodegradation, the site shall
be retilled at periods of one month, two months, and every six months thereafter
following disposal.
8. No food -chain crops shall be grown on the landfarming sites for at Ieast two years
following the completion of contaminated soil application and remediation.
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III. , MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville, Regional Office
telephone no. 7041 663-1699, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24
hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of
the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence with the land application program which results in the land
application of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic.
b. Any failure of the land application program resulting in a discharge of wastes to
receiving waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters
on which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the
facility incapable of adequate sludge treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting
contaminated soil to the application site.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report
in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This
report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the
problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
2. The holding areas containing petroleum contaminated soils shall be covered with
plastic sheeting having a minimum thickness of ten (10) mil during precipitation
events.
3. Nutrients, in the form of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, must be sprayed (or
spread) over the disposal area and fully incorporated into the mixed contaminated
and native soil layer. To provide maximum benefits, fertilization should occur no
sooner than 5 days nor later than 30 days subsequent to disposal. The optimum
quantity of nitrogen and phosphorus required for microbial degradation is related to
the organic carbon content of the soil -waste mixture. The optimum organic
carbon -nitrogen /phosphorus for waste degradation is 60/110.075.
4. Soil samples will be collected, from a minimum of two (2) areas at the disposal site,
at intervals of six months and twelve months following disposal.
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V.
VI.
Each sample will be composed of the vertical column of soil, extending from land
surfaces to the maximum depth of waste incorporation, and collected by using a soil
auger, Shelby tube or split -spoon sampler.
Samples at each location will be thoroughly mixed and a representative portion
analyzed (by methods specified in Guidelines For Remediation Of Soil
Contaminated By Petroleum available from the Division of Environmental
Management) to determine the concentration of (1) Petroleum Fuel Hydrocarbons
(Method 3550) and (2) any Volatile Organic Aromatic (VOA) compounds present.
A copy of the laboratory results of the soil analysis will be submitted to the
Mooresville Regional Office, to the attention of the Regional Hydrogeological
Supervisor, within 30 days of sample collection.
5. Prior to close out of the soil remediation site analyses of soil samples from beneath
the treatment areas must be taken to verify that the integrity of the impermeable
barrier has been maintained.
A copy of the laboratory results of the soil analysis shall be submitted to the
Mooresville Regional Office, to the attention of the Regional Hydrogeological
Supervisor, within thirty (30) days of sample collection.
6. At such time that laboratory results indicate the concentration of total petroleum fuel
hydrocarbons is < 10 ppm (parts per million) and the soil meets the requirement of
the Solid Waste Management Section for landfilling the soils will be considered
remediated and acceptable for final disposal on site.
INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Pernnittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or designee shall inspect the contaminated soil area to prevent an
discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a
threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or
summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of
inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and
inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility
at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions
of this penrdt; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the contaminated soil is disposed of in
accordance with the conditions of this permit and the approved documents.
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2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
4. In any future transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that
gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
5. A set of approved documents for the subject project must be retained by the
applicant for the life of the project.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental
Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.5.
7. The integrity of the plastic liner of the treatment beds must be maintained.
8. After treatment, soils are to be applied in such a way as to prevent excessive
erosion.
9. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within
thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee
accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as
specified by 15 NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with
any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (Iocal, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
12. The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request
its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit
for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem
appropriate.
Permit issued this the 30th day of July, 1990
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NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0003231
July 30, 1990
Engineer's Certification
Z, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, , for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
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