WQ0004368_Final Permit_19910325

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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
March 25, 1991
Mr. D. M. Holding
Tarheel Transport, Incorporated
Post Office Drawer 647
Concord, North Carolina 28026
George T. Everett, Ph.D,
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004368
Tarheel Transport, Inc. (PEC 331)
Remediation of Contaminated Soils
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Holding:
In accordance with your application received November 6, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0004368, dated March 25, 1991, to Tarheel Transport, Incorporated for
the operation of the subject contaminated soil remediation program.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 1996, 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. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. 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. Mark Hawes at 919/ 733-5083.
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Mecklenburg County Health
Mecklenburg Department of
Mooresville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Training and Certification Unit
Petroleum Environmental Consultants
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative 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
Tarheel Transport, Incorporated
Mecklenburg County
FOR THE
operation of a contaminated soils remediation system consisting of disposing of approximately
280 cubic yards of petroleum contaminated soil from Tarheel Transport, Incorporated to a 22,680
square foot disposal area located at 6410 Stephens Road in Huntersville with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received November 6, 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 pemrit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 1996, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. [phone], 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 normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p -m. on Monday
through Friday, excluding State Holidays. In addition the Mecklenburg County
Manager shall be notified at least 24 hours prior to the land application of the
contaminated soils.
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.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Pem-iittee 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 PenYnittee 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 Tarheel Transport, Incorporated shall be
placed on the land disposal site.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
l . The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Once the facility is classified,
the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates
the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the remediation facilities
are 50% complete.
3. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed material into any surface waters.
4. The 280 cubic yards of contaminated soil shall be spread to a thickness not to
exceed 4 inches on at least 0.52 acres 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 prior to disposal of the
contaminated soil. The contaminated soil 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 least two years
following the completion of contaminated soil application and remediation.
9. Nutrients, in the form of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, must be applied 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 15
days nor later than 30 days subsequent to disposal.
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Rate of fertilizer application should be the lesser of the following:
a) For nitrogen, the tolerance level of the vegetative crop, as determined by a
knowledgeable party, or 75-100 pounds per acre plant available nitrogen
(PAN).
b) For phosphorus, the tolerance level of the vegetative crop, as determined by a
knowledgeable party, or 50-75 pounds per acre P205 (or equivalent).
10. All foreign debris shall be removed from the petroleum contaminated soil prior to
land application and at no time shall foreign debris be land applied with the
petroleum contaminated soils.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. [phone], 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 duality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
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2. 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.
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 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.
3. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high
water table is less than three feet below land surface.
V. INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee
to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or designee shall inspect the contaminated soil area to prevent any
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
any 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 of
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 permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I . This permit shall become voidable unless the contaminated soil is disposed of in
accordance with the conditions of this permit and the approved documents.
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 Permittec, 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.
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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.
6. 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 143-215.6.
7. 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).
8. 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 (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
9. 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 25th day of March, 1991
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Eve,Dire to
Division of Environmen nagement
�j By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NO. WQ0004368
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(MISCELLAKOWS UNITS CONTINUED) POINTS
(c) Holding Pond for Effluent Flow Equalization and/or
Stage Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Idl Effluent Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
e In -Plant Pumps (including air lifts): 2
f Stand -By Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . 3
g Therval Pollution Control Device 3
h Treatment Processes for Removal of Metal or Cyanide and
'other Toxic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CZl Cos`t� SCS I Ls — t�j Total Points (
CL"'SIFICATION
UNITS (see definition No. 34) . . . . . . . . 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class PI
5 - 25 Points
C ass. . . ... . . . . . . . . . .
26 - 50 Points
Class III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51 - 65 Points
Class IV . . . . . . . . . . . .
66 - Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible charge.
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North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
Checklist of Facility Components
To be Used In Determing Facility Classification
All information will be printed: `
Name of Plant i1 F�1 E�L_�iZ S�r�R r, 1Qc.
County -
Owner or Contact Person. 4—'-1 2 `
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Mailing Address �.fZ s�T�Ar,I��C (��1�i�_Cc>ucc►6L:_ � h
`Street or P.O.ox No. morZip
Permit Number Information
NPDES Permit No.
Date Issued
Construction Status
Please Ched;
Existing Facility
Upgraded Facility
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Mese Facility
State Permit No.VJQ 43bs If Upgraded or New Facility, Give:
50% Completion Date
Date Issued Z.5 I kA4ZCH _L 100% Completion Date
Rated by ��� Regional Office -m6a'(_ 0ateTz�kpoc'�1
Operator in Responsible Charge Grade
Design Flow of Plant in GPD Plant Class
ITEM POINTS
{1) PRETREATMENT
UNITS (see definition No. 34) . . . . . . . . 2
2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT 1N GPO (not applicable to non -
contaminated
cooling waters and non -discharging systems)
0 --
20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
20,001 --
50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
50,001 --
1001000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
100,001 --
250.000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
250,001 --
500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
500,001 --
11000,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1,000,001 --
2,000,000 10
..... ... .. ....
2,000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each 200,000
GPO capacity up to a maximum of . . . 30
Design Flow (GPO);
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition No. . . . . . . . ..
(a} Influent Pumps (including air lift) . . . . . . . . . 3
b Bar Screens I
or
(c) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting .
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
(d} Grit Removal or .1
(e) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Remava] 2
{f) Flow Measuring Device or . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(g) instrumented Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Effective
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(h .;.P� erio or Equal.iration 1
{t ; "Grease• or oil Separators Gr4.ji'ty . 2
( mechanical" 3
r
gl3Ci��Fh" ical Conditioning . ... . .'fie. . . . . . . 5
%4 � mAkIP!AAY TREATMENT UNITS
i fti So tic Tank (see definition No. 44) . . . . . . . . 2
IiMloff lank '
Primark C14 rifiers (including sludge air lifts)., 5
ting FvRsic or'Sgttiing Tanksfor Irir anic Hon-
�liaterials Involving a Discharge t0 �+e Surface
s kw (sand, gravel., stone, and other mi ng operations
except recreational activities such as gendor gold
f i nil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
( $F N Y TREATMENT UNITS
i�
(d CA"rIl� ceous Stagg
1(i")enation -,High Purity Oxygen System 20
Diffused Air.,5y5tem 1 10
i Mechanical Ai+r $lrstera (`fixed, floatin or rotor) 8
$A.parote Siladge Reaerat.idn . , . . . 3
Tr;lckling Filter; Hifih ate 7
y SION Rate. . . . . 5
Pxekad Tower 5
(iii Aerated Lagoons f. 10
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(IV f'ow0ng alolp?ical Contactors (Ui6t€'15c). . . 10
(V iiN Filters (an•termittent bliplagiCAj) • • • 2
(VitW lixati.Rn Lagoons with Outlet to Stream 5
(vii larifier (including sludge air lifts). . . . 5
(A') Itr'ogenous 5tage
AAeeration - highPurity oxygen systarnt Ep
Diffused Atm Systems . 1.0
Mbchanical Air System (fixed, floating, or rotor)8
Separate Sludge Reaeration . . 3
(ii) Trickling Filter - High Rate 7
StWard Rate 5
Packed Tower. . . 5
(Iii j RotAting Biological Contai;tors (biodiaC) . . 10
(iV Sand Filter (intermittent biological), . . . 2
(v Clarifier.(Inelud€ng sludge air liftsy . , , 5
(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNITS
(a) k tivated Carbon Beds - Without Carbon regeneration 5
With Carbon regeneration. 15
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed - Without
Carbon regeneration 5
With Carbon regeneration. 15
c) Ammonia Stripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
dk Chemical Additions . . . . . . . . 5
a Denitrificption Process (separate process). . . . 10
f) Electrodialysis 5
g Poarx Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
h) Ion Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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ITEM
POINTS
(1)
Land Application '(see definition No. 23b) . . . . .
5
not applicable for facilities under 10(a) . . , .
4j)
Microscreens.
5
(k
Phosphorus Removal . . . . . . .
20
(({1
Polishing Ponds- Without aeratie6 . .
2
a
With aeration
5
(m)
Post Aeration - Cascade". . . . . . . .
0
Diffused or Mechanical . • . . . .
5
4(n
Pre -Package Unit for Removal'of.Uil and Grease
30
(o
Rsrersi', tlsmosls �
,r*
5
(p)
Sand or Mixed -media Fid �- Cow .Rate
2
(7)
High Rate
500Gi TREATMENT
5
(a)
Sludge digestion Tan$ - Heated
10
Y a
i Acrobl+c ' �•
5
Unhea>ed
3
b
Sludge Stabilization p6�hemjc41, yr. thermal) '
10
k
C
d)
Sludge Drying Beds :l Ti
Sludge: Elutriation
2
5
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) .-,'k
5
F
jq
Madge Thickener
2
g
Sludge Gas Utilizatign (including gas storage).: .
2
h
Sludge Holding Tank -("Aerated ... . . . . . . . .
5
d:
Non=aerated " . '.
2
(i}
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon
(j)
regeneration) . . . . . . .
vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press
10
10
(Ii)
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SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
e
(ar
Lagoons . . . . . . . .
2
f»
b
Land" Application (surface and subsurface) (see def.
,tf
23a) , . . . . .
10
(c)
Landfilled (burial) . . . . . .
5
(9)
DI$iNFECTION
1
b
`intermediate
(cj
Post . . . . .
3; .`
{d}
Dechlorination. . ...• . , . , , , • , .
5
0
Chlorine or Ozone Generation ?
5.
(f)
Radiation , . . . .
3
(10)
MISCELLANEOUS
UNITS
(a)
Folding Ponds or Holding Tanks for inorganic, Non-toxic
Materials with no Discharge to the Surface Waters
2
(Sludge handling facilities for water purification
"
plants, sand, gravel, crushed stone and other similar.
operations --see definition No. 10)
(b)
Holding Ponds or Holding Tanks for Organic or Toxic
Maters is with no Discharge to the surface Waters
4
(Any ump, valve, or other mechanical control Subject
to failure creating a poteptial for bypass or dis6arge
from the holding ponds or tank's ►Bill necessitate a
minimum classification of glass 1 requiring a certified
operator),
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