HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0019960_Final Permit_20010720State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 20, 2001
J. ROBERT BOYETTE, CITY MANAGER
CITY OF MARION
P O BOX 700
MARION, NC 28752
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0019960
City of Marion
Land Application -of Wastewater Residuals
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Boyette:
In accordance with your application request received on April 23, 2001, and subsequent responses to
additional information requests, received from June 25, 2001 through June 28, 2001; we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0019960, dated July 20, 2001; to City of Marion for the operation of a program to include the land
application of 290.0 dry tons wastewater residuals to 79.5 acres in McDowell County.
The Division is aware that the Permittee has submitted this land application permit application, in
fulfillment of Permit Conditions I. 1., and I. 5., as required in the Surface Disposal Unit Permit No. WQ0003698,
issued January 10, 2001. The aforementioned conditions outline the establishment of a land application program, to
assist in the phasing out of the Permittee's current surface disposal activities, under the Permit No. WQ0003698.
Immediately upon the issuance of the land application Permit No. WQ0019960, the Permittee shall be restricted
from further placement of residuals into the surface disposal unit described in Permit No. WQ0003698. In addition,
it is the Permittee's responsibility to submit within 30 days of issuance, a surface disposal unit closure plan to be
acknowledged and approved by the Division.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 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.
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Please take time to review this permit thoroughly. Of special interest are the following items:
• Condition 1. 1. Regarding the termination of further residual contributions into the surface disposal
unit described in Permit No. WQ0003698, and the full responsibility of the Permittee to immediately
submit, implement and successfully complete a Division -approved surface disposal unit closure plan.
• Condition I. 2., Regarding notification to the proper governing authorities within 24 hours of initial
land application to the sites listed in Condition VI. 4.
• Condition L 7., Regarding applicable buffer zones.
• Condition I. 8., Regarding having a complete copy of the permit on-site, during land application
events.
• Condition I. 9., Regarding clearly identifying residual application area boundaries, prior to and during
land application events.
• Condition H. 2., Regarding Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) contribution from manure sources.
• Condition U. 4., Regarding maintenance of an acceptable pH in the soil, residuals and lime mixture for
all land application sites.
• Condition H. 5., Regarding PAN loading rates for listed crops.
• Condition H. 6., Please note that ONLY the City of Marion-Corpening Creek residuals are permitted
under this document.
• Condition II. 8., Regarding the applicable pollutant "Ceiling Concentrations" which shall not be
exceeded for land applied residuals
• Condition H. 9.. Regarding the required employment of an ORC for the land application program
• Condition III. 2.. Regarding minimal record keeping requirements
• Condition 111. 4., Regarding annual monitoring requirement for residual analyses.
• Condition Ili. 6., Regarding annual monitoring of pathogen and vector attraction reduction compliance
requirements.
• Condition Ili. 7., Regarding timely submission of all monitoring and compliance data, to the Division.
• Condition III. 8., Regarding timely submittal of a written, non-compliance notification to the Division,
within five days of first knowledge of occurrence.
• Condition VI. 2- Regarding the effectiveness and applicability of this permit. Should the volume or
nature of the residuals change from the description noted in this permit, you must inform the Division,
and submit a modification, prior to an increase in volume or change in the residuals applied.
• Condition VI.4., Regarding the land application sites approved by the Division.
• Condition VI. 8., Regarding the timely submission of your renewal application, six months prior to the
expiration date.
• Condition VI. 10., Regarding Division policy on land owner agreements.
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If any parts, requirements, or Iimitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, 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 150$ of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Theresa Nartea at (919) 733-5083
extension 375.
Sincer
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: McDowell County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
Earthwise Designs, Caroline J. Edwards -724 Duncan Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RESIDUALS LAND APPLICATION 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
City of Marion
McDowell County
FOR THE
operation of a residuals program consisting of: two -0.40 MG primary clarifiers, two -0.78 MG extended air tanks,
two -0.40 MG secondary clarifiers, two -0.065 MG thickening units, two vacuum filters, and a lime stabilization trill
facility; and all associated valves, piping, and appurtenances; for the land application of up to 290.0 dry tons per
year of aerobically digested, lithe stabilized Class B wastewater residuals from the source listed in Condition 11. 6.,
to approximately 79.5 acres of land in McDowell County with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application, received on April 23, 2001, and subsequent responses to an additional information
request, received from June 25, 2001 through June 28, 2001; 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 June 30, 2006, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. , No residuals shall be disposed of into the surface disposal unit after the issuance of this Land
Application of Residual Solids (LARS) permit to the City of Marion (Permitttee). The issuance
of this LARS permit, does not invalidate the closure activities, as outlined in Permit No.
WQ0003698, issued January 10, 2001. Furthermore, the Permittee will be fully responsible for
the immediate submission (within 30 days of issuance) of a surface disposal unit closure plan, to
include a comprehensive compliance schedule of closure events. After the Division
acknowledges, and approves the closure plan and compliance schedule, the Permittee will be
required to successfully implement and complete the Division -approved surface disposal unit
closure plan.
2. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 251-6208, and the appropriate local
governmental official (McDowell County Manager/Marion City Manager) shall be notified at least 24
hours prior to the initial application of the residuals to a site so that an inspection can be made of the
application sites and application method. 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 McDowell County Manager's office must be notified prior to the initial
application so that they will be aware that the operation has commenced.
3. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and may be
rescinded unless the sites are maintained and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned
water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
4. The land application 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.
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 land application program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease applying residuals to the sites and take any immediate
corrective actions as may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division).
7. The following buffer zones shall be maintained:
a. 400 feet from residences or places of public assembly under separate ownership for surface
application method; however, the buffer zone requirement may be, reduced to a minimum, of 100
feet upon written consent of the owner and approval from the appropriate regional office,
b. 200 feet from residences or places of public assembly under separate ownership for subsurface
residual injection method; however, the buffer zone requirement may be reduced to a minimum of
100 feet upon written consent of the owner and the appropriate regional office,
c. 100 feet from any public or private water supply source, waters classified as SA or SB, and any
Class I or Class II impounded reservoir used'as a source of drinking water for both methods,
d. 100 feet from any streams classified as WS or B, any other stream, canal, marsh or coastal waters
and any other lake or impoundment for surface application,
e. 50 feet from any streams classed as WS or B, any other stream, canal, marsh or coastal waters
and any other lake or impoundment for subsurface application,
f. 50 feet from property lines for both surface and subsurface application methods;
g. 50 feet from public right of ways for both application methods,
h. 10 feet from upslope interceptor drains and surface water diversions for both application methods,
i. 25 feet from downslope interceptor drains., surface water diversions, groundwater drainage systems
and surface drainage ditches for both application methods.
8. A copy of this permit shall be maintained at the land application site when residuals are being applied
during the life of this permit. A spill prevention and control plan shall be maintained in all residuals
transport and application vehicles.
9. Specific residual application area boundaries shall be clearly marked on each site prior to and during
application.
10. No residuals at any time shall be stored at any application site, unless approval has been requested and
obtained from the Division.
11. Maximum slope for residual application shall be 10 percent for surface application and 18 percent for
subsurface applications.
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12. When wastewater residuals are applied, the Class A pathogen requirements and site restrictions in 40
CFR Part 503.32(a) or the Class B pathogen requirements and site restrictions in 40 CFR Part
503.32(b), and one of vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33 shall 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.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities and application sites shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Prior to applying residuals to any land application site that has previously received or is intended to
receive animal waste (e.g., poultry litter, hog lagoon effluent, etc.) in the future, the Permittee shall
obtain information pertaining to the volume and analysis of the applied waste form the landowner and
/or lessee/operator of the site. The Permittee shall be responsible for verifying the volume of residuals
that may be land applied to the site such that the plant available nitrogen (PAN) loading rate for the
specified crop (i.e., see Condition 11. 5.) is not exceeded by all sources of PAN applied. Should the
maximum PAN loading rate be met, then no additional residuals shall be applied to the site for the
remainder of the cropping season.
3. A suitable vegetative cover, as listed in Condition It. 5., shall be maintained in accordance with the
crop management plan outlined by the local Extension Office, the Department of Agriculture, the
Natural Resource Conservation Service, or other agronomist, and approved by this Division.
4. An acceptable pH must be maintained in the soil, residual and lime mixture, greater than 6.0, on all
land application sites to insure optimum yield for the crops specified in Condition H. 5., below. The
agronomist shall provide information on the pH best suited for the specified crop and the soil type.
The application rates of residuals shall be such that the following plant available nitrogen (PAN)
loadings shall not be exceeded for the specified crops:
Crop PAN (pounds N/acre/year) Crop. _ PAN (pounds N/acretyear)
Alfalfa
200
Forest (Hardwood & Softwood)
75
Bermuda Grass (Hay, Pasture)
220
Milo
100
Blue Grass
120
Small Grain (Wheat, Barley, oats)
100
Corn (Grain)
160
Sorghum, Sudex (Pasture)
180
Corn (Silage)
200
Sorghum, Sudex (Silage)
220
Cotton
70
Soybeans
200
Fescue
250
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass
200
If the approved land application sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second
crop in the fall, with BOTH crops to receive wastewater residuals), then the second crop shall receive
an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 pounds N/acrelyear. This practice will 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 wastewater residuals shall be applied to these
fields because the nitrogen will essentially be returned to the soil.
6. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for land application in accordance with this
permit:
Permit Volume
Source County Number (dry tons/Year)
City of Marion-Corpening Creels WWTP McDowell NCO031879 290.0
The metal loading rates shall not exceed the following Cumulative Pollutant Ioading rates:
Kilograms
Pounds
Parameters per Hectare
per Acre
Arsenic 41
36
Cadmium 39
34
Copper 1,500
1,338
Lead 300
267
Mercury 17
15
Molybdenum ----
---
Nickel 420
374
Selenium 100
89
Zinc 2,800
2,498
8. The pollutant concentrations in the residuals which will be applied to the land shall not exceed the
following Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis):
Parameters mgJkg
Arsenic 75
Cadmium 85
Copper 4,300
Lead 840
Mercury 57
Molybdenum 75
Nickel 420
Selenium 100
Zinc 7,500
9. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified land application/residuals operator to
be in responsible charge (ORC) of the land application program. The operator must hold a certificate
of the type classification assigned to the land application 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.
10. Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any disposed or stored
residuals into any surface waters.
11. Surface applied residuals will be plowed or disced within 24 hours after application on lands with no
cover crop established.
12. For areas that are prone to flooding or within the 100 -year flood elevation, residuals may be applied
only during periods of dry weather. The residuals must be incorporated into the soil within 24 hours
after application.
13. Appropriate measures must be taken to control public access to the land application sites during active
site use and for the 12 -month period following the last residual application event. Such controls may
include the posting of signs indicating the activities being conducted at each site.
14. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying
pollutants from the residuals application area onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters.
15. Residuals shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours following a rainfall event of 1/2 -
inch or greater in 24 hours. Any emergency residuals disposal measures must first be approved by the
Division.
16. Residuals shall not be applied to any land application site that is flooded, frozen or snow-covered.
17. Residuals shall not be applied at rates greater than agronomic rates, unless authorized by the Division.
18. Animals shall not be grazed on an application site for 30 days after residuals application. Application
sites that are to be used for grazing shall have fencing that will be used to prevent access after each
application.
19. Food crops, feed crops and fiber crops that do not come in contact with the residuals shall not be
harvested for 30 days after residuals application.
20. Food crops with harvested parts that touch the residual/soil mixture and are totally above the land
surface (for example: tobacco, melons, cucumbers, squash, etc.) shall not be harvested for 14 months
after residuals application.
21. Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land (for example: root crops, such as
potatoes, carrots, radishes, etc.) shall not be harvested for 20 months after application of residuals when
the residuals remain on the land surface for four months or longer prior to incorporation into the soil_
22. Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land shall not be harvested for 38 months
after application of residuals when the residuals remain on the land surface for less than four months
prior to incorporation into the soil.
23. Turf shall not be harvested for one year after residuals application.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. 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.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all application activities. These records
shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source of residuals
b. date of residual application
c. location of residual application (site, field, or zone number)
d. method of application
e. weather conditions (sunny, cloudy, raining, etc.)
f. soil conditions
g. type of crop or crops to be grown on field
h. volume of residuals applied in gallons/acre, dry tonslacre or kilograms/bectare
i. annual and cumulative totals of dry tons/acre of residuals, annual and cumulative pounds/acre of
each heavy metal (which shall include, but not be Iimited to arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead,
mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium and zinc), annual pounds/acre of plant available nitrogen
(PAN), and annual poundstacre of phosphorus applied to each field.
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3. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Sol] Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each site
receiving residuals in the respective calendar year and the results maintained on file by the Permittee
for a minimum of five years.
The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity Magnesium Phosphorus
Calcium Manganese Potassium
Cation Exchange Capacity Percent Humic Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Base Saturation (by calculation)
4. A residuals analysis will be conducted ANNUALLY from the date of permit issuance by the Permittee
and the results maintained on mile by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. If land application
occurs at a frequency less than ANNUALLY, a residuals analysis will be required for each instance of
land application. The residuals analysis shall include but is not necessarily limited to the following
parameters:
Arsenic
Cadmium
Copper
Lead
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Zinc
Aluminum
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Total Solids Percentage (%a)
pH
Phosphorus
Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
Potassium
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 land applied. -
5. 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)
Pentachlarophenol (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)
I,I-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)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Pyridine (5.0)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
2,4,5 -Trichlorophenol (400.0)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
Mercury (0.2)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Selenium (1.0)
Toxaphene (0.5)
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol (2.0)
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
land applied.
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6. All residuals included in this permit must be monitored ANNUALLY, from the date of permit
issuance, for compliance with Condition I. 12., of this permit_ Data to verify stabilization and vector
attraction reduction of the residuals must be maintained by the Permittee. The required data is specific
to the stabilization process utilized, but should be sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance the
Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) or with the Class B pathogen requirements
and site restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(b), and one of 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 ANNUALLY by the proper authority or authorities if more than one is involved, either the
person who prepares the residuals, the person who derives the material, or the person who applies the
residuals.
7. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in Conditions III. 1.,
III. 2., III. 3., I1I. 4., III. 5., and III. 6., shall be submitted annually, on or before March Is', of the year
following the land application event, to the address below:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 251-
6208, 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 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.
e_ Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting residuals to the application
site.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter format within
five 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 disposal systems
initiated after December 31, 1983, and 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 North Carolina
General Statute 113-215.6A(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 remediation action on the part of the
permittee.
2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
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
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and application facilities to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or Iead 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 Ieast 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 application 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.
VL GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the land application 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 wastes 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 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. The following are approved sites for residuals application (see attached map[s]):
Application Area f acresl
Site No. Owner/Lessee (Operator) (excluding buffers)
McDowell County
C1 Curtis Causby/(same) 9.5
R1 Wayne Ross/(same) 16.0
K1 Toua &Tong Khang/(Toua Khang) 16.0
K20 Toua &Tong Khang/(Toua Khang) 38.0
TOTAL AVAILABLE ACRES 79.5
a This site was previously an old apple orchard, which has since been converted to pastureland. The
Groundwater Section has expressed concern regarding the historical pesticide control practices, which
could impact soil and groundwater quality. Although it is not a requirement of this permit, it is
strongly advised that the Permittee receive a "hold harmiess" agreement with respect to prior
contamination at this site.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Perrnittec to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A
to 143-215.6C.
6. The annual administering and compliance fee must 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 2H .0205 (c)(4).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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 environment
and public health.
10. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between the Permittee and the
landownerstlessees are in full force and effect. The land owner agreements are considered expired
concurrent with the expiration date of the permit and must be renewed at the same time the permit is
renewed.
Permit issued this the twentieth day of July, 2001
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019960
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understand that a 100 foot buffer zone will be maintained around any wells,
ponds or streams which may be on my property; and a 50 foot distance to
property lines.
Date:
Field Number: (�- L-"�'���`�-�`"'r'`�
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EARTHWISE DESIGNS RUTHERFORDTON, NC
City of Marion, North Carolina
Land Application of Biosolids Project
RESIDENTIAL BUFFER WAIVER AGREEMENT
Application Site owned by:LrZ�
Owner of Residence:'-"�
Address: Lay r,15 1-
�V0 N-_�c tl�I
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agree that the City of Marion may apply biosolids (sludge) at ,agronomic rates to
within 100 feet of my residence (minimum of 100 feet). 1
understand that a 100 foot buffer zone will be maintained around any wells,
ponds or streams which may be on my property; and a 50 foot distance to
property lines.
Date: 3 —1z --o l
Field Number: h1 I
EARTHWISE DESIGNS
RUTHERFOR.DTON, NC
City of Marion, North Carolina
Land Application of Biosolids Project
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RESIDENTIAL BUFFER WAIVER AGREEMENT
Application Site owned by:
Owner of Residence:y'�
Address:
(signature)
agree that the City of Marion may apply biosolids (sludge) at agronomic rates to
within "), � 7 D feet of my residence (minimum of 100 feet). I
understand that a 100 foot buffer zone will be maintained around any wells,
ponds or streams which may be on my property; and a 50 foot distance to
property lines.
Date: 3- 1 ? G 1
Field Number:
EARTHWISE DESIGNS
RLTHERFORDTON,NC
City of Marion, North Carolina
Land Application of Biosolids Project
�•�s i C�ev1Le5 •D s , I`� CF
RESIDENTIAL BUFFER WAIVER AGREEMENT
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n.
Application Site owned by:
Owner of Residence: U—
Address: - 'L � ;_� L—)n
(signature)
agree that the City of Marion may apply biosolids (sludge) at agronomic rates to
within feet of my residence (minimum of 100 feet). I
understand that a 100 foot buffer zone will be maintained around any wells,
ponds or streams which may be on my property; and a 50 foot distance to
property lines.
Date: -�
Field Number:
HART1 WISE DESIGNS
RUTHERFORDTON, NC
City of Marion, North Carolina
Land Application of Biosofids Project
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RESIDENTIAL BUFFER WAIVER AGREEMENT
Application Site owned by: C �L2�
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Owner of Residence: .-J °�'�" —iJ ,;4N
Address:
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(signature)
agree that the City of Marion may apply biosolids (sludge) at agronomic rates to
within feet of my residence (minimum of 100 feet).. I
understand that a 100 foot buffer zone will be maintained around any wells,
ponds or streams which may be on my property; and a 50 foot distance to
property lines.
Date:
5-Ez-o I
Field Number: 2