WQ0018201_Final Permit_20010222

�, Michael F. Easley
Governor
10� Q� William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
� Department of Environment and Natural Resources
' —{ Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
February 22, 2001
Mr. Richard M. Slozak, City Manager
City of Goldsboro
Post Office Drawer A
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
RECEIVED
WATEP 0tJAI1rYSFCT10N
Subject: Permit No. WQ001820Au0.=D1scharge Penritting
City of Goldsboro
Distribution of Class A
Wastewater Residuals
Project No. CS370482-05
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Slozak:
In accordance with your application received on March 7, 2000, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0018201, dated February 22, 2001, to The City of Goldsboro for the
construction and operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A
residuals.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 22, 2006, and shall
be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to
the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in this permit. Failure to establish an
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in
future compliance problems.
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 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.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Mail the
Certification to the Non -Discharge Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1617. (Engineer's Certification Form is attached.)
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at (919)
715-6203.
Sincerely
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Attachment
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cc: Francine Durso, P.E., Arcadis
Wayne County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge CompIiance/Enforcemcnt Unit
Non -Discharge Permit Unit
Dan Blaisdell, P.E.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Don Evans
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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
City of Goldsboro
in
Wayne County
W�7TIll.i,
construction and operation of a biosolids composting facility to consist of a 7.0 dry ton/day
forced air, agitated bed, aerobic sludge composting system with a 15,000 sq. ft. biofilter for odor
control; a pre-engineered ventilated metal building enclosing the composting process; a 15 acre
open storage area for raw yard waste; a 50' X 100' sheltered storage area for amendment material;
a concrete storage and mining pad for unprocessed yard waste; a concrete product screening and
storage pad with a 60' X 200' sheltered area for cured compost; a 2000 sq. Ft. operations
building; SCADA system for compost process monitoring; a stormwater detention and wetland
treatment pond; accessory equipment for materials handling, including two (2) front-end loaders,
tub grinder with grapple; sludge truck with mixer, and a product screen; and all associated site
work, yard piping, and electrical work.
This permit action authorizes the distribution of up to 2548 dry tons per year of Class A
residuals from the sources listed in Condition II 2, with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received on March 7, 2000 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 22, 2006, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 276996-1617.

2. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an
in -place 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.
The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained and
operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from
the operation of this program.
4. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to
adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and
groundwaters.
5. 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 program.
6. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions
as may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division).
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment
facilities is prohibited.
When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and one of vector attraction reduction
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33 must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be
performed which demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with this requirement.
Upon request, a copy of this evaluation must be submitted including all test results and
calculations.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for distribution in accordance
with this permit:
Permit Volume
Source Coun�ty Number (Dry Tons/Year
Goldsboro Wayne NC0023949 2548

3. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The
finished product may be 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.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition II 2 above may be
distributed. The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the
Division for each additional residual source prior to acceptance of that residual.
For a Class A residual to be sold or given away in bags or other container for application
to the land, the following Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant
Monthly Average Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) must be maintained:
Ceiling Monthly Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameter mglkg mg/kg
Arsenic
75
41
Cadmium
85
39
Copper
4,300
1,500
Lead
840
300
Mercury
57
17
Molybdenum
75
---
Nickel
420
420
Selenium
100
100
Zinc
7,500
2,800
b. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified residuals
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals program. The operator must
hold a certificate of the type classification assigned to the residuals program by the
WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
7. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from
conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into
any surface waters.
8. 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 an other container 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.

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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.
Residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen or snow-covered.
Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying
any disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to insure protection of the environment will
be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all residual activities. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. Source, volume and analysis of each residual
b. Name of residuals' recipient, volume received, and intended use.
A residual analysis shall be conducted every 60 days from the date of permit issuance by
the Permittee. The results of all analysis shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for
a minimum of five years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters:
Arsenic
Cadmium
Copper
Lead
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Zinc
Aluminum
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Calcium:
Magnesium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
% Total Solids
pH
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
TKN
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the
Permittee may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the
frequency of monitoring for pollutant concentrations. In no case, however, shall the
frequency of monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are sold or given
away.

4. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by
the Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters
(please note the regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
o-Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
Endrin (0.02)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Lead (5.0)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Silver (5.0)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0)
Barium (100.0)
Benzene (0.5)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Chlordane (0.03)
Chloroform (6.0)
Chromium (5.0)
m-Cresol (200.0)
p-Cresol (200.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
Lindane (0.4)
Mercury (0.2)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pyridine (5.0)
Selenium (1.0)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Toxaphene (0.5)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0) 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
After the residuals have been monitored annually for two years, the Permittee may submit
a request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of the TCLP
analysis. In no case, however, shall the frequency of TCLP monitoring be less than once
per permit cycle when residuals are sold or given away.
5. All residuals included in this permit must be monitored every 60 days, from the date of
permit issuance, for compliance with condition 18 of this permit. Data to verify
stabilization of the residuals must be maintained by the Pennittee. The required data is
specific to the stabilization process utilized, but should be sufficient to clearly
demonstrate compliance with the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part
503.32(a) and the vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In
addition, the EPA certification statements concerning compliance with pathogen
requirements, vector attraction reduction requirements and management practices must be
completed every 60 days by the proper authority or authorities if more than one is
involved, either the person who generates the residuals or the person who prepares the
residuals to be sold or given away.
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions III 1,11I 2, III 3, III 4, and 1115 shall be submitted annually on or before March
1 of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number
[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 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 residual treatment.
Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of
residuals.
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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary
is for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1)
250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary,
whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality
Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation
action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute
143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
rem.ediation action on the part of the permittee.

2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and 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 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.
2. 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 treatment site or 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; and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface
water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described
in the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
must be submitted to the Division 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. 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 Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
5. 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)-

6. 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.
7. The Permittee, at least six (6) 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.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to
adequately protect the environrraent and public health.
9. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases
and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction
approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge
Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. (Engineer's
Certification Form is attached.)
Permit issued this the 22nd day of February, 2001.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. evens, Director
Divisi of Water Quality
By thority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0018201

Permit No. WQ0018201
Non -Discharge Permit
City of Goldsboro
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , 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 Class A Composting Facility serving the City of Goldsboro WWTP,
located in Wayne County, hereby state that to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
used in the observation of the following construction:
A 7.0 dry ton/day forced air, agitated bed, aerobic sludge composting system with a
15,000 sq. ft. biofilter for odor control; a pre-engineered ventilated metal building
enclosing the composting process; a 15 acre open storage area for raw yard waste; a 50' X
100' sheltered storage area for amendment material; a concrete storage and mixing pad for
unprocessed yard waste; a concrete product screening and storage pad with a 60' X 200'
sheltered area for cured compost; a 2000 sq. Ft. operations building; SCADA system for
compost process monitoring; a stormwater detention and wetland treatment pond;
accessory equipment for materials handling, including two (2) front-end loaders, tub
grinder with grapple; sludge truck with mixer, and a product screen; and all associated
site work, yard piping, and electrical work.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: DENR/DWQ
Non -Discharge Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.