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North Carolina Derartment of Environment and Natural resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
WILLIAM HANSEN, VP OF OPERATIONS
NEW ENGLAND FERTILIZER COMPANY
551 SOUTH STREET
QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS, 02169
Dear Mr. Hansen:
Division of Water duality
Uoleen H. Sullins
Director
August 14, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary=
Subject: Permit No. WQ0013276
New England Fertilizer Company
Econo-Grow 4-2-0 Plus Iron Fertilizer
Class A Residuals Distribution
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
In accordance with your renewal request received June 15, 2009, and subsequent additional
information received July 31, 2009, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0013276, dated August
14, 2009, to New England Fertilizer Company for the operation of the subject distribution of residuals
solids program.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0013276 issued October 1, 2004, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
herein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish
an adequate system for collecting and maintaining; the required operational information will result in
future compliance problems.
On September 1, 2006 State Administrative Code 15A NCAC Subchapter 02T — Waste not
Discharged to Surface Waters was adopted. This permit incorporates the requirements of these rules.
Remember to take the time to review this permit thoroughly, as some of the conditions may have been
added, changed, or deleted from those in previously issued permits.
Please note that per 15A NCAC 02T .1102, bulk residuals shall mean residuals that are
loaded in quantities greater than 1.102 short tons (or greater than one metric ton) and transported
either directly to a receiving site for application to the land, or to a temporary (intermediary)
storage location prior to application to the land. Also, distribution of Class A residuals to a third
party for further distribution requires the creation of a written and signed utilization agreement
between the Permittee and the person or party accepting the residuals. Upon accepting the Class A
residuals and making the agreement, the acceptor assumes responsibility for proper utilization of
the residuals.
AQUIFEP PRO T ECTI0N SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX 1: 919-715-0588; FAX 2: 919-715-6048 \ Custorner Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Mr. William Hansen
August 14, 2009
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, .please contact Lori Montgomery at
[phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Regional Offices, Aquifer Protection Section
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
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
New England Fertilizer Company
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
FOR THE
continued operation of a program for the distribution of up to 28,000 dry tons per year of a Class A
residuals product marketed as Econo-Grow 4-2-0 Plus Iron Fertilizer for residuals generated by the
source -generating facilities listed in the most recently -certified Attachment A with no discharge of wastes
to surface waters, pursuant to the permit renewal package received on June 15, 2009 and additional
information received on July 31, 2009 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
Note that per 15A NCAC 02T .1102, bulk residuals shall mean residuals that are loaded in quantities
greater than 1.102 short tons (or greater than one metric ton) and transported either directly to a receiving
site for application to the land or to a temporary (intermediary) storage location prior to application to the
land.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2014, shall void Permit No.
WQ0013276 issued October 1, 2004, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
L SCHEDULES
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the program described herein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
waters or groundwater resulting from the operation of this Class A residuals distribution and land
application program.
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2. No residuals other than those generated by the residuals source -generating facilities listed in the most
recently -certified Attachment A of this permit shall be approved for distribution or land application in
accordance with this permit.
3. The pollutant concentrations in any residuals that are distributed shall not exceed the fbilowing
Ceiling and Monthly Average Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis):
Parameter
Monthly Average
Concentration
(mg/kg)
Ceiling Concentration
(mg/kg)
Arsenic
41
75
Cadmium
39
85
Copper
1,500
4,300
Lead
300
840
Mercury
17
57
Molybdenum
n/a
75
Nickel
420
420
Selenium
100
100
Zinc
2,800
7,500
4. When residuals are distributed or land applied under the conditions of this permit, the Class A
pathogen requirements and site restrictions in 15A NCAC 02T .1106 (a) and (b), and one vector
attraction reduction requirement in 15A NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall be met. Additionally, an
evaluation shall be performed that demonstrates the residuals' ability to comply with this
requirement. Upon request, a copy of this evaluation, including all test results and calculations, shall
be submitted. Only residuals that are generated by the residuals source -generating facilities that are
identified as being exempt from this condition in the most recently -certified Attachment A shall not
be required to comply with the specified pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction
requirements.
5. When land applying bulk Class A residuals to any land application site, the following setbacks shall
be maintained (all distances in feet):
Liquid Cake
a. Any private or public water supply source: 100 100
ii. Surface waters: 100 25
iii. Surface water diversions: 25 0
iv. Groundwater lowering ditches: 25 0
v. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100 100
vi. Bedrock outcrops: 25 0
Unless otherwise noted in Attachment A of this permit, "cake" residuals are residuals that have
greater than 15% solids by weight and can be stacked without flowing, and handled, transported and
spread as a solid (i.e., using a backhoe, front end loader, slinger spreader, broadcast spreader or other
equipment designed for handling solid materials) without leaving any significant liquid fraction
behind.
6. Specific residuals land application area boundaries shall be clearly marked on each land application
site prior to and during a bulk residuals land application event.
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7. Bulk residuals and other sources of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) shall be land applied to all land
application sites at or below agronomic rates. Appropriate agronomic rates shall be calculated using
expected nitrogen requirements based on the Realistic Yield Expectations (RYE) for each approved
land application site. Realistic Yield Expectations for crop types and specific fields or soils types
shall be determined by using any of the following methods:
a. North Carolina Historical Data for specific crop and soil types as provided by North Carolina
State University Department of Soil Science. The Department webpage is located at:
http://nutrients.soil.nesu.edu/yields/
b. Site Specific Historical Data for crop types on specific fields or soil types by calculating the mean
of the best three yields of the last five consecutive crop harvests for each field.
c. If the RYE cannot be determined using methods 8(a) or (b) above, RYE can be established from
specially developed soil interpretation records for Nutrient Management Planning, Farm Service
Agency Records, university trials, or inference from crop performance on soil with very similar
physical and chemical features.
d. Realistic Yields Expectations and acceptable nitrogen application rates that use the above
methodology are required parts of many agricultural planning documents. The Permittee may use
the RYE and appropriate agronomic rates reported in any of the following documents:
i. Crop management plan as outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, or other agronomist.
ii. Waste Utilization Plan as outlined by Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Group- Guidance
Document: Chapter 1. Guidance for the completion of the plan can be found at:
htty://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC/vages/guidance docs.html.
iii. Certified Nutrient Management Plan as outlined by Natural Resources Conservation
Services (MRCS). These plans must meet the USDA-NRCS 590 Nutrient Management
Standards, which are available at:
ftn //ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NHO/practice-standards/standards/590.pdf
e. For any crop type for which the RYE and appropriate nitrogen application rate cannot be
determined, the Permittee shall contact the Division to determine necessary action.
8. If the land application sites are to be overseeded or doublecropped (e.g., bermuda grass in the summer
and rye grass in the winter with BOTH crops to receive residuals or corn and small grain both to
receive residuals), then the second crop shall receive an application of PAN at a rate of no greater
than 50 pounds per acre per year. This practice shall be allowed as long as the second crop is to be
harvested. If the second crop is to be planted for erosion control only and is to be tilled into the soil,
then no residuals shall be land applied to these sites because the PAN will essentially be returned to
the soil.
Prior to application of PAN to permitted sites at rates exceeding the agronomic rates, the Permittee
must submit and receive approval by the Division.
The Permittee shall not distribute Class A residuals that contain a high salt content (i.e., high sodium
adsorption ratio (SAR) of ten (10) or higher) without prior written approval from the Division. The
Permittee may seek approval by demonstrating program adjustments have been made to assure that
the person accepting the residuals is aware of the effects of the high salt content, the proper
application rates of the residuals, and any other operational considerations for proper application to
assure that the high salt content will not adversely impact the receiving sites.
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10. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for residuals land application programs is specified by regulations
in 15A NCAC 2L (i.e., "Groundwater Classifications and Standards"). The Compliance Boundary
for each land application site is established at either 250 feet from the residuals land application area
or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the residuals land application area.
Per 15A NCAC 2T .0105(h), upon the request by the Permittee the Compliance Boundary may be
located closer to the waste disposal area (provided the groundwater standards can be met at the newly
established Compliance Boundary). Any approved relocation of the COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY
will be noted in the most recently -certified Attachment B of this permit. An exceedance of
Groundwater Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to remediation action
according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C.
11. The REVIEW BOUNDARY shall be established around each land application site midway between
the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the residuals land application area. Any exceedance
of Groundwater Quality Standards at the Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with
15A NCAC 2L .0106 (d)(1).
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Class A residuals distribution program shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times as
a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this
program.
2. In the event that the Class A residuals distribution program is not operated satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Permittee shall
immediately cease distribution of residuals to the site(s) impacted. In addition, the Permittee shall
contact the Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality, and take any immediate
corrective actions as may be required by the Division.
These action(s) do not prevent the Division from subsequently taking actions in response to the above
violation consistent with the condition of this permit, North Carolina Administrative Code rules,
regulations and the NC General Statutes.
3. The Permittee shall maintain an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan (O&M Plan) pursuant to
15A NCAC 02T .1110 including operational functions, maintenance schedules, inspection plan,
sampling and monitoring plan, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
a. The sampling and monitoring portion of the plan as well as any modification to the plan shall
be approved by the Division. The most recent O&M Plan shall be submitted to the Divison of
Water Quality Aquifer Protection. Section for review and approval. The approved 0 & M plan
shall include the following information:
i. Names and position of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and
monitoring;
ii. Required sampling frequency specified in Attachment A of the permit;
iii. Description of sampling and monitoring procedures to gather representative sampling for
each sampling period. Note that fluctuation in temperature, flow, and other operating
conditions can affect the quality of the residuals. The sampling plan must account for
any foreseen fluctuations in residuals quality, and indicate sampling times accordingly to
ensure compliance during the most limiting times (e.g. small facilities that apply multiple
times per year, but have an annual sampling frequency may need to sample and document
compliance with the pathogen reduction requirements during winter months when
pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively affected by cold temperatures).
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4. A utilization agreement between the Permittee and the person or entity agreeing to accept and
distribute Class A bulk residuals shall be in place prior to acceptance of the bulk residual. The
agreement shall specify the responsibilities of the person or entity agreeing to accept and distribute
the Class A bulk residuals. The utilization agreement shall be signed by both the Permittee or his
designee and the person responsible for application of the residuals. The utilization agreement shall
stipulate the following:
a. By agreeing to accept the bulk Class A residuals it is recognized that the application of Class A
residuals is allowed under the conditions of the agreement. The application of the Class A
residuals is considered the beneficial reuse of a waste under 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The
application of the Class A residuals to the land has been deemed permitted under 15A NCAC
.1103(4) provided the conditions of the agreement are met. Any action resulting in the damages
to surface waters or groundwater caused by failure to follow the conditions of the agreement is
subject to enforcement action by the Division;
b. The person or entity accepting the Class A residuals shall to the best of their knowledge meet the
following application requirements:
i. Application of the bulk residuals will stop if it becomes known that the application
adversely affects a threatened or endangered species listed under section 4 of the
Endangered Species Act;
ii. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur when the land is flooded, frozen, or
snow-covered or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of the residuals would occur;
iii. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur within the 100 -year flood elevation
unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a 24-hour period following
the residuals land application event. Flood elevation information is available at
http://www.ncfloodmaps.com/d.efau..tt swf.asp;
iv. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur during a measurable precipitation event
(i.e., >.O1" per hour) or within 24 hours following a rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater
in a 24-hour period;
v. Residuals stockpiled for more than 14 days shall be covered;
vi. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation between the
seasonal high water table and the bulk residuals application is less than one foot;
vii. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the depth to
bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
viii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private water
supply source;
ix. Application of bulk residuals shall , not occur within 100 feet of any well with the
exception of monitoring wells;
x. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of surface waters.
c. The generator of the bulk residuals shall provide information on the proper use of the residuals
including information on the nutrient quantities within the residuals and recommended
application rates. A copy of the label or information sheet attached to bags or other containers or
residuals as specified in Condition III.9. will satisfy this condition;
d. The applicator or party receiving bulk residuals from the permittee shall supply all third parties
receiving bulk residuals with documentation specifying that application shall occur consistent
with the agreement;
e. Instructions, including contact information for key personnel, for the applicator or party receiving
bulk residuals in the event that requirements specified in the utilization agreement are not met;
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f A copy of the utilization agreement shall be maintained at the land application sites when bulk
residuals are being applied.
5. This permit shall become voidable and may be rescinded by the Division in the event of failure of the
facility and Class A residuals distribution program to adequately meet the conditions of this permit
and protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwater.
6. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying bulk
residuals from the land application sites onto adjacent properties or into any surface waters. Such
provisions shall be described and implemented in the Operation and Maintenance plan required in
Condition III.3., and may prescribe the use of use of erosion control devices, or a list of acceptable or
unacceptable conditions for application.
An education program shall be developed and implemented to inform employees and individuals
accepting the residuals of the proper use of residuals. Educational material shall be provided to all
individuals accepting the residuals. The educational material may be included in the utilization
agreement required in Condition II1.4. All educational materials shall be made available to the
Division upon request.
S. All residuals and Class A residuals products shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until
treated. The finished product may be stored in an elevated silo, placed on a concrete pad, placed
under shelter or covered until such time as it is distributed to the buyer. If an alternate storage site is
to be used, approval must be obtained from the Division.
9. A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or given away for
application to the land, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who receives the
residuals sold or given away in other containers for application to the land. The label or information
sheet shall contain the following information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given away in a
bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in accordance with
the instructions on the label or information sheet.
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.
d. A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic rates, and recommended rates for
intended uses.
10. The Permittee shall not distribute Class A bulk residuals to any person or entity known to be applying
residuals contrary to the condition of the signed utilization agreement.
11. Bulk residuals shall not be applied to the land under the following conditions:
a. If the residuals are likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species listed under
section 4 of the Endangered Species or its designated critical habitat;
b. If the application causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. If the land fails to assimilate the bulk residuals or the application causes the contravention of
surface water or groundwater standards;
d. If the land is flooded, frozen, or snow-covered or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of
the residuals would occur;
e. Within the 100 -year flood elevation unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a
24-hour period following the residuals land application event;
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f. During a measurable precipitation event (i.e., >.01" per hour) or within 24 hours following a
rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater in a 24-hour period. Any emergency residuals land
application measures shall first be approved in writing by the Division;
g. If the slope for land is greater than 10 percent when bulk liquid residuals are surface applied, and
if the slope of the land is greater then 18 percent with bulk liquid residuals are injected or
incorporated;
h. If the pH is not maintained in the soil, residuals, and lime mixture, greater than 6.0, on land
application sites onto which residuals are applied. Residuals may be applied to the sites provided
that a sufficient amount of lime is also applied to achieve a final pH of the soil mixture of at least
6.0, or if an agronomist provides information indicating that the pH of the soil, residuals, and lime
mixture is suited for the specified crop type. Any approved variations to the acceptable soil pH
(6.0) for land application will be noted in the most recently certified Attachment A of this permit.
i. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover in accordance with the crop management
plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, or other agronomist unless the
bulk residuals are incorporated within a 24-hour period following the residuals land application
event or injected;
j. If the vertical separation of the seasonal high water table and the depth of residuals application is
less than one foot;
k. If the vertical separation of the depth to bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than
one foot;
12. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between the Permittee and the acceptor of
the residuals are in full force and effect. These agreements shall be considered expired concurrent
with the expiration date of the permit and shall be renewed prior to the initial distribution event of
that permit cycle event to that acceptor.
13. For fields receiving bulk residuals, the Permittee shall request of the landowner or lessee/operator a
statement detailing the volume of nutrient sources (waste residuals, manufactured fertilizers, manures,
or other animal waste products) other than the residuals to be applied by the Permittee, that have been
applied to the land, and a copy of the most recent Nutrient Management Plan (NMP), if available.
For the purpose of this permit condition, a Crop Management Plan (CMP), Waste Utilization
Plan (WUP) or Certified Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) shall also be considered a
Nutrient Management Plan.
The NMPs must be provided only for those operations where a NMP (also CMP, WUP,'or CLAMP) is
required by the US Department of Agriculture — National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or
other State Agencies. The Permittee shall rely on the provided information to calculate appropriate
reductions in allowable nutrient loading rates. If the calculation shows that the agronomic rates
(including PAN) have already been met or exceeded on a field, no additional residuals shall be land
applied to that field.
14. Where the Permittee directly land applies bulk residuals to land, the Permittee shall supply the
landowner with documentation specifying that land application of the bulk residuals shall occur
consistent with this permit.
15. Where the Permittee distributes bulk residuals, the Permittee shall inform the receiver of the bulk
residuals of the Performance Standards and Operation and Maintenance Requirements specific to land
application of bulk residuals.
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (i.e., including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division to ensure protection of the environment shall be established, and
an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Residuals generated by each residuals source -generating facility listed in the most -recently -certified
Attachment A of this permit shall be analyzed to demonstrate that they are non -hazardous under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). A corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity
analysis as well as a Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted
on residuals generated by each residuals source -generating facility listed in the most recently -
certified Attachment A of this permit. The analyses shall be performed at the frequency specified in
the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, and the results shall be maintained on file by
the Permittee for a minimum of five years. If residuals generated by a particular residuals source -
generating facility are distributed or land applied at a frequency less than that which is specified in
the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, the analysis shall be required for each
residuals distribution and land application event. Only residuals that are generated by the residuals
source -generating facilities that are identified as being exempt from this condition in the most
recently -certified Attachment A of this permit shall not be required to comply with this monitoring
requirement.
If residuals generated by a particular residuals source -generating facility are insufficient to require a
land application event during a required sampling period as specified in the most recently -certified
Attachment A of this permit (e.g. no land application occur during an entire year when annual
monitoring is required), no sampling data is required during the period of inactivity. The Permittee
shall submit an annual report, as required in condition IV. 9., even in the event that no land
application events occur during an entire year. The annual report shall include an explanation for
missing sampling data.
The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (i.e., note the regulatory level in
milligrams per liter in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
1,4 -Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Barium (100.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Benzene (0.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Pyridine (5.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Selenium (1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Endrin (0.02)
Silver (5.0)
Chlordane (0.03)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Toxaphene (0.5)
Chloroform (6.0)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
Chromium (5.0)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
2,4,5 -Trichlorophenol (400.0)
m -Cresol (200.0)
Lead (5.0)
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol (2.0)
o -Cresol (200.0)
Lindane (0.4)
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex) (1.0)
p -Cresol (200.0)
Mercury (0.2)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
Cresol (200.0)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
After the residuals have been monitored as specified above for two years at the frequency specified in
the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, the Permittee may submit a request to the
Division for a permit modification to request a reduction of this monitoring requirement. In no case,
however, shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per permit cycle.
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3. An analysis shall be conducted on the Class A residuals product generated for distribution listed in
Attachment A. The analysis shall be performed at the frequency specified in the most recently
certified Attachment A of this permit, and the results shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for
a minimum of five years. The analysis shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the
following parameters:
Aluminum
Magnesium
pH
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Mercury
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Arsenic
Molybdenum
Selenium
Cadmium
Nickel
Sodium
Calcium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
% Total Solids
Copper
Phosphorus
TKN
Lead
Potassium
Zinc
Sodium Adsorption
Ratio (SAR)
If residuals generated by a particular residuals source -generating facility are insufficient to require a
distribution event during a required sampling period as specified in the most recently -certified
Attachment A of this permit, the Permittee shall make up the missed sampling either by taking
additional samples during distribution events previous to a planned period of inactivity or by taking
additional samples during distribution events immediately following the period of inactivity. If no
distribution events occur during a complete calendar year, the Permittee need not make up the missed
sampling events for that year. The Permittee shall submit an annual report, as required in condition
IV. 9., even in the event that no land application or distribution events occur during an entire year.
The annual report shall include an explanation of additional sampling data intended to compensate for
periods of inactivity, or an explanation for missing sampling data.
After the residuals generated by a particular residuals source -generating facility have been monitored
for two years at the frequency specified in the most recently -certified Attachment A of this permit, the
Permittee may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of
this monitoring requirement. The request must include notification from EPA that a reduced
sampling frequency has been approved as required by 40 CFR 503.16(a)(2). In no case, however,
shall the frequency of this monitoring be less than once per year when a distribution event occurs
during that year.
4. Residuals generated for distribution as listed in Attachment A shall be monitored for compliance with
Condition II. 4. The monitoring shall be performed at the frequency specified in the most recently -
certified Attachment A of this permit, and data to verify pathogen and vector attraction reduction of
the residuals shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The required
data shall be specific to the stabilization process utilized, but also shall be sufficient to demonstrate
clear compliance with the Class A pathogen requirements and site restrictions in 15A NCAC 02T
.1106 (a) and (b), and one vector attraction reduction requirement in 15A NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall
be met. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification statements concerning
compliance with pathogen reduction requirements, vector attraction reduction requirements, and
management practices shall be completed at the frequency specified in the most recently -certified
Attachment A of this permit by the proper authority or authorities, if more than one is involved (i.e.,
either the person who prepares the residuals, the person who derives the material, or the person who
applies the residuals). Only residuals that are generated by the residuals source -generating facilities
that are identified as being exempt from Condition H. 4. in the most recently -certified Attachment A
of this permit shall not be required to comply with this monitoring requirement.
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5. Laboratory analyses of parameters as required by Condition IV. l., Condition IV. 2., Condition IV.
3., and Condition IV. 4., shall be performed/gathered on the residuals as they are to be distributed.
Laboratory analyses of parameters as required by Condition IV. 1., Condition IV. 2., Condition IV.
3., and Condition IV. 4. shall be in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0505.
7. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking any bulk residuals land application
events. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Source of residuals accepted for treatment in residuals facility;
b. Amount of residuals accepted for treatment in residuals facility;
c. Source and amount of each amendment material used for treatment in residuals facility;
d. Date of distribution;
e. Name and address of recipient of residuals;
f. Volume of residuals distributed to each recipient;
g. Intended use of residuals.
8. All records required as part of this permit shall be retained a minimum of five years.
Three copies of an annual report shall be submitted on or before March 152. The annual report shall
meet the requirements described in the Instructions For Residuals Application Annual Reporting
Forms. The most recent instructions for reporting and annual report forms are available on the Land
Application Unit website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lau/compliance.html, or can be obtained by
contacting the Land Application Unit directly. The annual report shall be submitted to the following
address:
NCDENR-DWQ
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service .Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
10. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Aquifer Protection Section of the nearest Division of
Water Quality Regional Office (see permit Page 13 for regional office listing and contact
information), 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 distribution program which results in the land application of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of 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 residuals treatment.
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V.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of residuals.
Any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside of normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or (919) 733-
3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) 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.
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage and distribution facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain
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 five years from the date of the inspection and
shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to the Class A residuals
distribution program 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; and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the activities of the Class A residuals distribution program
are carried out in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the
manner approved by the Division.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
4. The annual administering and compliance fee shall be paid by the Permittee within 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 2T .0105 (e).
The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC
Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
6. This permit may be modified, revoked, and/or reissued to incorporate any conditions, limitations and
monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to protect the environment and public
health adequately.
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7. This permit shall not be automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the class A
residuals management program to change ownership or to change the name of the Permittee, a formal
permit request shall be submitted to the Division documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
Permit issued this the 14th day of August, 2009.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
tolexfH. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0013276
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Regional Office
Washington Regional Office
Raleigh Regional Office
2090 U.S. Hwy 70
943 Washington Square Mall
3800 Barrett Drive
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Washington, N C 27889
Raleigh, NC 27609
[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 Yancy
Greene Washington
Jackson
Hertford Wayne
Hyde
Fayetteville Regional Office
Systel Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax[phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax[phone]
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax[phone]
Anson
Alexander
Lincoln
Brunswick
New Hanover
Bladen
Robeson
Cabanas
Mecklenburg
Carteret Onslow
Cumberland
Richmond
Catawba
Rowan
Columbus Pender
Harnett
Sampson
Cleveland
Stanly
Duplin
Hoke
Scotland
Gaston
Union
Montgomery
Moore
Iredell
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance Rockingham
Alleghany Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
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ATTACHMENT A - Approved Residual Sources
Permit Number: WQ0013276 Version: 3.0
New England Fertilizer Company
Certification Date: 08/14/09
Owner
Product
County
Permit Number
Issued By
Is 503?
Maximum
Dry Tons
Per Year
Monitoring Frequency
for Condition IV. 2.'
Monitoring
Frequency for
Condition IV. 3. and
Condition IV. 4. a
New England Fertilizer
Company (MWRA
Biosolids Processing
Facility)
Econo-Grow 4 -2 -
0 Plus Iron
Fertilizer
Norfolk, MA
MA0103284
Yes
28,000
1 X Year
1 X Month
Total
28,000
Monitoring frequencies are based on the actual dry tons distributed per year, unless otherwise specified. The Monitoring Frequency Requirements Table below
shall be used to determine appropriate sampling frequency. The Permittee is responsible for managing program to assure that adequate sampling is performed.
Monitoring Frequency Requirements
Dry Tons Generated
(short tons per year)
Monitoring Frequency
(Established in 40 CFR 503 and
15A NCAC 02T.111)
<319
1/Year
=>319 - <1,650
l/ Quarter (4 times per ear)
=>1,650 - <16,500
1/60 Days (6 times per year)
=>16,500
I/month (12 times per ear)
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