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GUIDELINES FOR EX SITU PETROLEUM

CONTAMINATED SOIL REMEDIATION

NORTH CAROLINA

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SECTION

STATE of NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION of WASTE MANAGEMENT

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SECTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Regulatory Background 1

2.0 Definitions 2

3.0 Acronyms 5

4.0 Ex Situ Petroleum Contaminated Soil Remediation 6

4.1 Certificate of Approval for the Temporary Storage of Contaminated Soiland Treatment of Petroleum Contaminated Soil Less than 50 Cubic Yards 7

4.2 Non-Discharge Permit Requirements and General Performance Standardsfor the Treatment of Petroleum Contaminated Soil 7

4.3 Non-Discharge Permit Design, Operation and Maintenance Requirementsfor Petroleum Contaminated Soil Remediation Technologies 12

4.4 Inspections 19

4.5 Monitoring 19

4.6 Permit Completion Requirements 20

5.0 Sampling, Analysis and Reporting 21

5.1 Soil Sampling and Analysis 22

5.2 Groundwater Sampling and Analysis 25

5.3 Laboratory Reports 26

6.0 References 27

APPENDICESAppendix A - Forms A - 1

Agreement for Land Application or Containment and Treatment of SoilsContaining Petroleum Products on Private Lands UST - 72Certificate of Approval for the Storage/Treatment of Soil ContainingPetroleum Products UST - 71Non-Discharge Permit Application for Soil Remediation Projects UST - 70Compliance Monitoring Report Form UST - 59EPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Reporting Form EPH Reporting FormVPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Reporting Form VPH Reporting FormWell Construction Record GW - 1

Appendix B - NCDA & CS Certification Requirements for Transport of Soilfrom Quarantined Areas B – 1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSTABLES

Table 1 - Required Permits for Different Methods of Soil Storage/Treatment 29

Table 2 - Maximum Concentration of Contaminants for Toxicity Characteristic 30

Table 3 - Approved Methods for Soil Analyses for a Permit 31

Table 4 - Approved Sample Containers and Preservatives for Soil Analyses for a Permit 32

Table 5 - Approved Methods for Water Analyses for Petroleum Contamination 33

Table 6 - Approved Sample Containers and Preservatives for Water Analyses 34

Table 7 - Application Rates of Petroleum Fuel-Contaminated Soil (weight %) 35

Table 8 - Application Rates of Petroleum Fuel-Contaminated Soil (average thickness) 35

Table 9 - Determination of the Amount of Land Necessary for Treatment 36

FIGURES

Figure 1 Regional Office Locations and Map 37

Figure 2 Diagram for Temporary Containment and Treatment ofPetroleum-Contaminated Soil 38

Figure 3 Volume of Stockpiles (Copy) 39

Figure 4 Soil Stockpile Sampling Map (Example) 40

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1.0 Regulatory Background

NC General Statute 143-215.1(a) requires that the treatment of contaminated soil bepermitted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The design criteria andminimum requirements for all soil treatment and containment systems are described at 15A NCAC2H .0200 and 15A NCAC 2L. Copies of these rules can be obtained from the central office, theregional offices (see Figure 1 for office locations) and on the Office of Administrative HearingsWeb page at http://ncrules.state.nc.us/ncadministrativ_/default.htm .

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the permitting process for thetreatment of ex situ petroleum contaminated soil. It is based on the guidance previously includedin Volumes I and II of the January 2, 1998 “Groundwater Section Guidelines for theInvestigation and Remediation of Soil and Groundwater.” Questions concerning the informationpresented in this document should be directed to the UST Section Central Office at 919-733-8486. Questions concerning a specific site should be directed to the UST Section RegionalOffice that is responsible for the county in which the site is located. The address, telephonenumber and jurisdiction of each regional office are presented in Figure 1.

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2.0 Definitions

The definitions provided here are for guidance purposes. To read the exact languagecontained in the rules and regulations, please consult the statute citations provided.

Class I Petroleum Fuel Products Low boiling point fuels (Gasoline, Aviation Gasoline, Gasohol,etc.).

Class II Petroleum Fuel Products Medium/high boiling point fuels (Jet Fuels, Kerosene, Diesel Fuel,Varsol, Mineral Spirits, Naphtha, Fuel Oils (#1 - #6); Motor Oils (New or Used).

Department Refers to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Division Refers to the Division of Waste Management.

Discharge shall mean, but shall not be limited to, any emission, spillage, leakage, pumping,pouring, emptying, or dumping of oil or other hazardous substances into waters of the Stateor into waters outside the territorial limits of the State which affect lands, waters or usesrelated thereto within the territorial limits of the State, or upon land in such proximity towaters that oil or other hazardous substances is reasonably likely to reach the waters, butshall not include amounts less than quantities which may be harmful to the public health orwelfare as determined pursuant to G.S. 143-215.77A; provided, however, that this Articleshall not be construed to prohibit the oiling of driveways, roads or streets for reduction ofdust or routine maintenance; provided further, that the use of oil or other hazardoussubstances, oil-based products, or chemicals on the land or waters by any State, county, ormunicipal government agency in any program of mosquito or other pest control, or their useby any person in accepted agricultural, horticultural, or forestry practices, or in connectionwith aquatic weed control or structural pest and rodent control, in a manner approved by theState, county, or local agency charged with authority over such uses, shall not constitute adischarge; provided, further, that the use of a pesticide regulated by the North CarolinaPesticide Board in a manner consistent with the labelling required by the North CarolinaPesticide Law shall not constitute a "discharge" for purposes of this Article. The word"discharge" shall also include any discharge upon land, whether or not in proximity towaters, which is intentional, knowing or willful (G.S. 143-215.77 (4)).

Ex Situ Soil Soil that has been excavated.

Groundwaters means those waters in the saturated zone of the earth as defined in 15A NCAC 2L(15A NCAC 2H .0203(18)).

Hazardous Waste means a solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, which because of itsquantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may:A. Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in seriousirreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or

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B. Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment whenimproperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed (G.S.130A-290(8)).Federal regulations define a waste as a hazardous waste if it exhibits a characteristic of ahazardous waste (40 CFR 261.20 through 261.24); has been listed as hazardous (40 CFR261.31 through 261.33); or is a mixture containing a listed hazardous waste and a non-hazardous solid waste (unless the mixture is specifically excluded or no longer exhibits anyof the characteristics of a hazardous waste) (40 CFR 261.3).

Method Detection Limit The minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured andreported with 99% confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than zero and isdetermined from analysis of a sample in a given matrix containing the analyte (40 CFR 136Appendix B).

Petroleum or petroleum product means crude oil or any fraction thereof which is a liquid atstandard conditions of temperature and pressure (60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds persquare inch absolute), including any such liquid which consists of a blend of petroleum andalcohol and which is intended for use as a motor fuel. The terms "petroleum" and "petroleumproduct" do not include any hazardous substance as defined in Section 101(14) of theComprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, Pub. L.No. 96-510, 94 Stat. 2767, 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14) as amended; any substance regulated as ahazardous waste under Subtitle C of Title II of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Actof 1976, Pub. L. 94-580, 90 Stat. 2806, 42 U.S.C. § 6921 et seq., as amended; or any mixtureof petroleum or a petroleum product containing any such hazardous substance or hazardouswaste in greater than de minimis quantities (G.S. 143-215.94A(10)).

Petroleum Product means all petroleum products as defined by G.S. 143-215.94A(7) andincludes motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, gasohol, jet fuels, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oils(#1-#6), and motor oils (new and used) (15A NCAC 2H .0203(25)).

Petroleum Contaminated Soil or Soil Containing Petroleum Products shall mean any soil that hasbeen exposed to petroleum products because of any emission, spillage, leakage, pumping,pouring, emptying, or dumping of petroleum products onto or beneath the land surface andthat exhibits characteristics or concentrations of typical petroleum product constituents insufficient quantities as to be detectable by compatible laboratory analytical procedures (15ANCAC 2H .0203(24)).

Release Any spilling, leaking, emitting, discharging, escaping, leaching or disposing from anUST system into groundwater, surface water or subsurface soils (40 CFR 280.12).

Reportable Concentration Concentrations of typical petroleum product constituents in sufficientquantities as to be detectable by compatible laboratory analytical procedures.

Reporting Limit An arbitrary number below which data is not reported. The reporting limit mayor may not be statistically determined, or may be an estimate that is based upon theexperience and judgement of the analyst. Analytical results below the reporting limit are

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expressed as “less than” the reporting limit. Reporting limits are not acceptable substitutesfor detection limits unless specifically approved by the Department for a particular test.

Soil Scientist means an individual who is a Certified Professional in Soils through the NCRCPS(N.C. Registry of Certified Professionals in Soils) or a Certified Professional Soil Scientist orSoil Specialist by ARCPACS (American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy,Crops and Soils) or a Registered Professional Soil Scientist by NSCSS (the National Societyof Consulting Soil Scientist) or can provide documentation that he/she meets the minimumeducation and experience requirements for certification or registration by one or more of theorganizations named in this Subparagraph or upon approval by the Director, an individualwith a demonstrated knowledge of soil science (15A NCAC 2H .0203(38)).

Surface Waters means all waters of the state as defined in G.S. 143-212 except undergroundwaters. ("Waters" shall mean any stream, river, creek, brook, run, canal, swamp, lake, sound,tidal estuary, bay, reservoir, waterway, wetlands or any other body or accumulation of water,surface or underground, public or private, natural or artificial, which is contained within,flows through, or borders upon this State, or any portion thereof, including those portions ofthe Atlantic Ocean over which this State has jurisdiction. (1973, c. 534, s. 1; c. 1262, s. 23;1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1979, c. 535, ss. 3-10; c. 981, ss. 3-5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1209, ss. 1, 2;1987, c. 827, s. 155; 1989, c. 656, s. 1; c. 727, s. 218(111); 1995, c. 377, s. 12; 1997-443, s.11A.119(a))) (15A NCAC 2H .0203(42)).

Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) The concentration of petroleum fuel contamination presentin soil as measured by the California Gas Chromatograph method.

Waste Oil means any used nonhazardous petroleum product other than crankcase oil. Crankcaseoil mixed with other used nonhazardous petroleum products will be considered as waste oil(15A NCAC 2H .0203(45)).

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3.0 Acronyms

CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DOT Department of Transportation

DWQ Division of Water Quality

DWM Division of Waste Management

ECP Erosion Control Plan

EPA Environmental Protection Agency (United States)

EPH Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons

GC Gas Chromatograph

GC/MS Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

IPE Isopropyl ether (also DIPE diisopropyl ether)

MADEP Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

MDL Method Detection Limit

MTBE Methyl tert butyl ether or Methyl tertiary butyl ether

NC North Carolina

NCAC North Carolina Administrative Code

NCDA North Carolina Department of Agriculture

NCGS North Carolina General Statutes

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

PE Professional Engineer

POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works

QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

STF State Trust Fund

SW Solid Waste

TPH Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (sometimes referenced as TPFH - “F” for fuels)

UST Underground Storage Tank

VOA Volatile Organic Analysis

VOC Volatile Organic Compound

VPH Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons

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4.0 Ex Situ Petroleum Contaminated Soil Remediation

Ex situ petroleum contaminated soil must be remediated in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0200 and 15A NCAC 2L. Table 1 summarizes the general permitting requirements for the storageand treatment of petroleum contaminated soil. This section also presents other general permittingrequirements.

Considerations When Selecting Ex Situ Remediation Technologies For SoilWhen selecting an alternative method of remediation, consider the nature and extent of the soil

contamination, the physical limitations of the contaminated site and the limitations of any other siteselected for remediation. The treatment goals for soil remediation are defined as concentrations thatare less than the reportable concentrations as presented in Table 3. The reportable concentrations aredefined as concentrations of typical petroleum product constituents in sufficient quantities as tobe detectable by compatible laboratory analytical procedures.

Exclusions - Soil contaminated with the following is excluded from coverage under theseguidelines:• Chlorinated solvents, organic acids or other hazardous waste;• Tars and asphalt;• Petroleum refinery sludge;• Spray irrigation from municipal or industrial wastewater treatment systems;• Industrial sludge, fly ash or other unapproved non-petroleum substances.

There are three types of Ex Situ Soil Management Methods

• Temporary Storage of Petroleum Contaminated Soil and Land Application of PetroleumContaminated Soil Less Than 50 Cubic Yards – These methods require Certificates ofApproval. (See Section 4.1 of these guidelines for further details.)

• Land Application of Soil Containing Petroleum Contamination with a Soil Volume Greaterthan 50 Cubic Yards of Contaminated Soil – This method requires a non-discharge permit.(See Sections 4.2 and 4.3.A for further details.) Contaminated soil may be land appliedutilizing two thickness rates (minimum and conventional).

• Containment and Treatment of Soil Containing Petroleum Contamination – These methodsrequire non-discharge permits. (See Sections 4.2 and 4.3.B for further details.)

Dedicated contaminated soil facilities require non-discharge permits and are designed to receivecontaminated soil on a repeated basis. These facilities may use conventional rate land application,production facility storage, or containment and treatment methodologies. Dedicated facilities mayreceive shipments of contaminated soil from many sources. Each shipment must be individuallytracked. Permits for these sites require soil, groundwater and possibly surface water and airmonitoring to ensure protection of human health and the environment. These permits are issued fortwo to five years and require the payment of annual fees.

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If a facility has previously been approved for a one-time use (including under a Certificate ofApproval), any subsequent use of that facility will require the facility to be re-permitted as adedicated facility, unless it can be demonstrated by soil testing that fuel hydrocarbons or othercontaminants from previous applications have been remediated below treatment goals and that soilconditions are suitable, subject to the guideline and rule requirements.

4.1 Certificate of Approval for the Temporary Storage of ContaminatedSoil and Treatment of Petroleum Contaminated Soil Less Than50 Cubic Yards

Temporary Storage Petroleum Contaminated Soil

On-site temporary storage is approved for 45 days or less and must be in accordance withFigure 2. Unauthorized storage of soil or storage in excess of 45 days may be considered aviolation of GS 143-215.1. Authorization for off-site temporary storage requires the approval ofthe appropriate regional office. The issuance of a "Certificate of Approval" (UST-71) for off-sitetemporary storage will not be given by the Department, unless:

• there is a health-based emergency, or• the responsible party has an approved treatment permit in hand prior to excavating the

soil. Unauthorized storage of soil or storage in excess of 45 days may be considered aviolation of GS 143-215.1.

Temporary storage of contaminated soil shall be on 10-mil thick plastic and bermed toprevent runoff (Figure 2). A plastic cover of at least 10-mil shall be used to eliminate thegeneration of leachate. See Appendix A for Certificate of Approval (UST-71).

Land Application of Petroleum Contaminated Soil Less Than 50 Cubic Yards

Land application of petroleum contaminated soil from any one site or source where the totalvolume of the soil of is less than 50 cubic yards can be deemed permitted with the issuance of aCertificate of Approval (UST-71, Appendix A) by a regional office. Soil approved forapplication and treatment by a Certificate of Approval must be land-applied in accordance withregional office specifications and incorporated into the receiver site soil. Soil amendments maybe required depending on the type of contaminated soil. A cover crop must be established toprevent soil erosion. At a minimum, regional office specification requirements include SoilQuarantine (Section 4.2.1), Land Use Agreement (Section 4.2.2), Performance Standards(Section 4.2.7) and Buffer Requirements (Section 4.2.10).

4.2 Non-Discharge Permit Requirements and General PerformanceStandards for the Treatment of Petroleum Contaminated Soil

General permits are effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in thepermit application and other supporting information. A permittee may only accept clays, silts,sands, soil, natural minerals or soil contaminated with petroleum products as defined by G.S.143-215.94A(10). No contaminants other than petroleum are covered under these permits. No soil

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containing non-petroleum non-hazardous products, unless approved in writing by the regionaloffice supervisor, may be placed on a treatment site.

These guidelines are applicable to excavated soil (under the provision of NCGS 143-215.1)that is contaminated with one or more of the following petroleum fuel products:

(Class I) Low Boiling Point Fuels Gasoline, aviation gasoline, gasohol,etc.

(Class II) Medium/High Boiling Point Fuels Jet fuels, kerosene, diesel fuel, varsol, mineralspirits, naphtha, fuel oils (#1 - #6); motor oils(new or used). The following criteria andexclusions apply to this guidance.

1. Soil Quarantine - Any soil originating from areas quarantined by the N.C. Department ofAgriculture & Consumer Services must be certified by the NCDA&CS for treatment at anyfacility. This certificate must be received prior to any transport of the petroleum-contaminatedsoil to the facility. Requests for certification should be directed to local NCDA&CS fieldrepresentatives. (See Appendix B for further information.)

2. Agreement for Land Application or Containment and Treatment of Soil Containing PetroleumProducts on Private Lands - Permit applicant must secure written permission from the landownerprior to application (See Appendix A – “Agreement for Land Application or Containment andTreatment of Soil Containing Petroleum Products on Private Lands,” UST-72). The agreement isnot required when the permit applicant is the sole landowner.

3. Change of Ownership - A permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire to changeownership, or there is a name change of the permittee, a formal permit request must besubmitted. Submit requests to the appropriate regional office, UST Section, accompanied by theappropriate application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supportingmaterials as appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits; it may ormay not be approved. A set of approved documents for the subject project must be retained by theapplicant for the life of the project.

4. Land Transfer - In any future transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new ownerthat gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.

5. Erosion Control Plan - If one or more acres of land are affected during application, approval ofan erosion control plan must be obtained from the Land Quality Section's regional engineer.

6. Air Permits - The Division of Air Quality policy (October 1, 1995) does not requirepermitting or registration of soil treatment procedures unless thermal treatment of soil is utilized.However, thermal treatment may be able to take advantage of the "insignificant activityexemption" provided in 15A NCAC 2Q .0102(b)(2)(E)(i), provided the potential emissions ofany regulated pollutant are below five tons per year. Mobile source remediation units aregenerally permitted one time for use at multiple sites pursuant to 2Q .0311. This air quality

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policy applies to all areas of North Carolina, including non-attainment areas. Please contact theDivision of Air Quality for guidance pertaining to air quality permitting requirements (919-733-3340). Local county officials should also be contacted to check for any county air qualityrequirements.

7. Performance Standards - The issuance of a permit does not relieve a permittee of theresponsibility for damages to surface waters or groundwaters resulting from the operation of afacility in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(f). A permit may be modified or revoked if afacility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions. A permitteemust take immediate corrective action to correct any operational problems or to alleviate anyviolation of environmental standards. These corrective actions may include actions required bythe N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources; such as but not limited to, theoperation of additional/replacement treatment or disposal facilities in accordance with 15ANCAC 2H .0213(l), .0219 (m)(4), and .0219 (o)(2).

8. For all Applications - A complete chemical analysis of the typical petroleum contaminatedsoil must be submitted. The analysis must include total petroleum hydrocarbons, semivolatileand volatile hydrocarbons, pH, a determination of hazardous waste constituents and heavymetals. See Section 5 of these guidelines for sampling and analysis information.

9. Land Application Notice - An applicant for a permit to dispose of petroleum contaminatedsoil by land application shall give written notice that he intends to apply for such a permit to eachcity and county government having jurisdiction over any part of the land on which disposal isproposed to occur. A copy of the notice and evidence that the notice was sent to each suchgovernment by certified mail, return receipt requested must accompany the permit application.The Department may consider, in determining whether to issue the permit, the commentssubmitted by local governments.

10. Treatment Initiation - To allow for a site inspection, contaminated soil application/treatmentshall be initiated during normal working hours (unless another time has been arranged with theappropriate regional office).

11. Foreign Debris - All foreign debris (i.e., pipes, tires, plastic, concrete, asphalt, wood, metal,etc.) greater than (2) inches in diameter must be removed and foreign debris shall not be includedwith the petroleum-contaminated soil in or on soil remediation sites. Foreign debris removedfrom the petroleum-contaminated soil shall be removed from the site within 48 hours afterremoval, unless specific approval has been granted by the Regional Office only to accommodateemergencies or extenuating circumstances. This foreign debris must be disposed of in a mannerconsistent with all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by local, state,and federal government agencies that have jurisdiction.

12. Buffer Requirements - The design must comply with the buffer requirements addressed inNCAC 15A 2H .0219(j) and this guidance:

a) 100 feet from any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separateownership or which is to be sold (5)(A);

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b) 100 feet between the application area and any public or private water supply, includingwells (5)(B)(F) &(P);

c) 100 feet between application area and waters classified as WS-II, WS-III, or B;(5)(C)d) 100 feet between the application area and the normal high water levels of waters

classified as SA or SB (5)(D);e) 100 feet between application area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainage way

(5)(C)(ii), (E)(ii) & (G)(ii);f) 50 feet between application area and property lines (5)(J)(vi);g) 10 feet between application area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (up

slope) (5)(M)(i)(II);h) 25 feet between application area and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions

(down slope) and any groundwater drainage systems (5)(M)(ii)(II) and;i) 10 feet of area shall be maintained around the application area with a permanent

vegetative cover to be included within any of the existing buffers where applicable.

NOTE: In addition, the Compliance boundary requirements are specified by regulations in15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards.

11. Plans And Specifications: Four sets of complete plans and specifications for the entiresystem, including facilities and equipment for treatment, storage and preparation for finaldisposal of the soil, must be submitted to and approved by the regional office beforeimplementation. The use of public funds may require environmental documentation pursuant to theNorth Carolina Environmental Policy Act. A set of approved documents for the subject projectmust be retained by the applicant for the life of the project in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0205(d)(12). At a minimum, the plans and specifications must include the following items as wellas any necessary information to insure proper design and operation and maintenance of the facility.

a) For soil remediation at minimum rates, this includes, but may not be limited to:1. a calculation of the area required for landfarming using the maximum applicationthickness of one inch, and2. an indication of cover crop(s).

b) For soil remediation at conventional rates, this includes, but is not limited to:1. a soils evaluation report of the application area, conducted by a soil scientist, toadequately evaluate the soil to a depth of five feet. The report shall include, but is notlimited to:

A. field descriptions of texture, color, and structure;B. depth and thickness of soil horizons;C. presence of any restrictive horizons;D. depth to seasonal high water table;E. soil pH and cation exchange capacity; andF. estimates of liming and fertilization requirements.

2. The calculation of the size of the application area, thickness of application, andproposed cover crop.3. A site maintenance plan, and4. proposed groundwater quality monitor well network.


c) For containment and treatment by bioremediation and volatilization on impermeablesurfaces, this includes, but is not limited to:1. a soil evaluation of the containment area conducted by a soil scientist to adequatelyevaluate the soil down to a depth of five feet to include, but is not limited to, fielddescriptions of texture, color, structure, depth and thickness of soil horizons, presence ofany restrictive horizons; and depth to seasonal high water table;2. the plans and specifications of the soil contaminant vessel and any associated leachatecollection system, including the operating thickness of the soil to be contained andtreated;3. a description of the chemical or biological additives used in treating the contaminatedsoil.

d) For containment and utilization at brick, asphalt or other production facilities thisincludes, but is not limited to:1. a description of the staging area(s) designated for initial receipts of the petroleumcontaminated soils,2. the method of emplacement of the soils in the containment area(s),3. the average residence time of the soils in the containment area,4. the method of incorporation of the soils into the production facilities productmaterials, and5. the method of containment and disposal of any leachate or runoff resulting from thecontainment and storage of petroleum contaminated soils.

e) For mobile or portable self-contained facilities this includes, but is not limited to:1. a description of the treatment system to include procedures for controlling anyvapors, liquid or solid by-products of the treatment process;2. the method by which any by-products will be disposed;3. the predicted average concentration of petroleum contaminants in the untreated soil asdetermined by sampling procedures and analytical methods approved by the Department;4. the sampling procedures and analytical methods by which the concentration(s) andtype(s) of contaminants in the treated soil will be determined; and5. the method of disposal of the treated soil.


4.3 Non-Discharge Permit Design, Operation and MaintenanceRequirements for Specific Petroleum Contaminated Soil RemediationTechnologies

A. Treatment by Land Application for Non-Hazardous Petroleum-Contaminated Soil

1. Non-discharge permits are required for these activities. An “Erosion Control Plan” is requiredif more than one acre is affected. Guidance to prepare an ECP can be found in the Division ofLand Resources’ “Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.” Copies ofthe manual can be obtained from the regional office. The ECP must be attached to the permitapplication and a separate copy of the ECP should be sent to the Division of Land Resourcesfor evaluation and approval. Contaminated soil may be land applied utilizing varying rates:

Minimum Rates - Contaminated soil is applied at a thickness not to exceed one inch andmixed with the native soil. The permits are issued for one year. The texture of thecontaminated soil under consideration must be such that a one inch application is achievable(i.e., granular). Food chain crops for human consumption shall not be grown on the permittedland until 12 months after the permit expires.

One Time Conventional Rate - For best results, soil should be applied at a thickness not toexceed four inches and mixed with the native soil. Soil amendments, such as lime andfertilizer, must also be incorporated to provide adequate nutrients for bioremediation. Thesesystems will require periodic aeration of the soil and the establishment of a cover crop. Thesepermits are issued for up to 18 months and may be renewed if permit completion monitoringshows remediation is not complete. The permit may require periodic soil analysis to monitortreatment progress and to verify permit completion. Food chain crops for humanconsumption shall not be grown until 12 months after the permit expires.

Dedicated Conventional Rate - For best results, soil should be applied at a thicknessappropriate to design requirements and mixed with the native soil. Soil amendments must beincorporated to provide adequate nutrients for bioremediation. These systems will requiregroundwater monitoring, soil monitoring, periodic soil aeration and the establishment of acover crop. The cover crop is required to be established within 30 days of application or lastaeration. These permits are issued for up to five years and may be renewed. Food chain cropsfor human consumption shall not be grown until 12 months after the permit expires.

2. Land application can be completed by either conventional or minimum rates as previouslydescribed. Land application at any non-dedicated site shall not reoccur unless soil testsdemonstrate that fuel hydrocarbons or other contaminants from previous applications have beenremediated below the treatment goals in accordance with15A NCAC 2H .0219(m) and that soilconditions are suitable (pH, etc.). Sampling and analysis should be in accordance with thisdocument. Subsequent use will require the system to be reclassified as a "dedicated site." Thereview of applications and/or issuance of permits address the following points.

3. Criteria for Site Selection, Site Preparation, Application Rates, Post-Application Maintenance,and Monitoring


a) Site Selection - Sites to be considered for land application should meet the followingstandards on a site-specific basis:1. The depth to seasonal high water table should be at least 2.5 feet below the waste zone(three feet below land surface).2. The slope of the site should not exceed 5 percent. Sites with slopes of greater than 5percent will require additional sedimentation and erosion control measures.3. Sites with organic-rich topsoil (black-dark gray color) are preferable because of thegreater abundance and variety of microorganisms available for biodegradation.4. Soil textures should range from sandy clay loam to sandy loam. Sandy or clayey soilsshould be avoided. Very sandy soils have fewer microorganisms for biodegradation, areduced ability to absorb metals or organics, and higher vertical percolation rates. Clayeysoils deter thorough mixing with the contaminated soil and may contribute to surface runoffof contaminants due to low permeability. Compacted clays exhibiting massive soilstructures retard infiltration and chemical exchange.

Soil Texture Classification ChartTexture Class % Sand % Silt % ClaySands > 85 <15 0Loamy Sands 70 - 85 < 30 (silt + clay) < 30 (silt + clay)Sandy Loams 50 - 70 < 50 < 20Loam <52 28-50 7 - 27Silt Loam Trace 50 - 80 12 - 27Silt Trace > 80 <12Sandy Clay Loams 45 - 72 < 28 20 - 35Clay Loams 20 - 45 15 - 40 27 - 40Silty Clay Loams < 20 60 - 73 27 - 40Sandy Clays 45-65 0 35 - 55Silt Clays 0 40 - 60 40 - 60Clays <15 < 40 > 40

NOTE: County soil reports, USDA Soil Taxonomy sheets (blue pages) and local, state or federalagencies (Natural Resource Conservation Service, NC Agricultural Extension Service, etc.) canprovide assistance in defining the seasonal high water table, land slopes and textures and othercharacteristics of regional soil. However, the actual site soil conditions must be identifiedspecifically by persons who are duly licensed by the appropriate North Carolina licensing boardto provide such services, as defined in 15A NCAC 2H .0203 Rule (38) “Soil Scientist”.

b) Site Preparation - Soil in North Carolina is generally acidic and the introduction ofpetroleum-fuel wastes results in a lower pH of the contaminated-native soil mixture. Thebiodegradation of the contaminants is dependent upon pH. The rate of degradation decreasessignificantly at lower pH. To maintain higher rates of biodegradation, lime, in the form ofagricultural limestone or dolomite, must be applied to the native soil to attain a higher soilpH and increase the availability of nutrients in the uppermost six inches of soil, as follows:1. For soil contaminated with Low Boiling Point Fuels (Class I): Raise pH of applicationsite soil to a minimum of 6.0.2. For soil contaminated with Medium/High Boiling Point Fuels (Class II): Raise pH ofapplication site soil to a minimum of 6.5.


3. Where both Class I and II are in the contaminated soil: Raise pH of application site soilto a minimum of 6.5.

NOTE: It is preferable to have the pH of the native soil tested by an agronomist or soilscientist, who can then specify the amount of lime needed. Local agents (Natural ResourceConservation Service, N.C. Agricultural Extension Service) may be sufficiently knowledgeableof soil characteristics and land management activities to provide reliable estimates of the limingrequired. The permit application must contain information specifying the amount of lime to beadded and how that determination was made. Agronomic rates incorporating pH may also aidin selection of the most effective cover crop.

c) Application Rates1. Application rates are dependent upon the class of petroleum-fuel product involved,

depth to seasonal high water table and application site vegetation and may bedetermined by either of the following methods:A. Weight/Weight basis: A percentage based on a ratio between the weight of thefuel in the contaminated soil and the average weight of the application site soils to adepth of six inches. See Tables 7 and 9, Example 1.B. Volume per Area basis: A rough approximation of the more accurateweight/weight basis. This procedure may be applied when the amount of fuel in thecontaminated soil cannot be reasonably estimated. Because of the uncertaintyinvolved, application rates utilizing this method will be the more conservative of thetwo methods. Application rates are based on the same criteria as c)(l)(a) above andspecify the maximum thickness of contaminated soil that may be applied. See Tables8 and 9, Example 2.

2. Because of their sensitivity, no petroleum fuel contaminated soil should be permitted onsites where:A) Crop seedlings have just been planted or are expected to be planted within 30 days,orB) A food-chain crop is growing. Once a permit has been issued, food chain crops forhuman consumption may not be grown on the permitted fields until 12 months afterthe permit expires.

3. No soil contaminated with heavy fuel oils (#4, #5 or #6), new, or used motor oils, shallbe applied to sites where food-chain crops will be grown.

NOTE: Research to determine the effects that petroleum products have on plants ingeneral, including food-chain crops, have produced mixed conclusions. Despite the factthat aromatic compounds are lost rapidly via evaporation, they have shown a highdegree of contact toxicity to seeds and the tender portions of plants. Metals and varioustoxic organics (ex: benzene, toluene and naphthalene) can be absorbed into the plantstructure. Additionally, since hydrocarbons are decomposed by oxidative pathways,oxygen and nutrients available to the root systems of plants are significantly reducedduring biodegradation, possibly resulting in inhibited plant growth. The result may belower crop yields and, for any food crop that develops below ground (such as potatoes,peanuts, onions, etc.), the potential absorption of high levels of metals and/or organics.Because of the potential (but by no means certain) impacts, those involved in application


projects, where food-chain corps are involved, should be informed of potential adverseeffects on crop yields.

d) Post Application Maintenance1. The contaminated soil and lime should be thoroughly incorporated into the top six toeight inches of the native soil by tilling or discing. Since tilling is more efficient thandiscing, a single pass of the tiller should be sufficient, whereas two to three passes of a discharrow will normally be required. Inadequate mixing precludes interaction between thenative soil microbes and the waste and reduces the amount of incorporated oxygen availablefor biodegradation.2. Nutrients, in the form of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, must be sprayed or spreadover the application area and fully incorporated into the mixed contaminated and native soillayer. To provide maximum benefits, fertilization should occur between 15 days before and30 days after application.3. The rate of fertilizer application should be the lesser of the following:

A) For nitrogen, the tolerance level of the vegetative crop, as determined by aknowledgeable party, or 75-100 pounds per acre of plant available nitrogen; orB) For phosphorus, the tolerance level of the vegetative crop, as determined by aknowledgeable party, or 50-75 pounds per acre P205 (phosphate or equivalent).

4. To provide extra oxygen for waste biodegradation to proceed, the site should be re-tilledevery six months following application. Straw or other bulking agents may be added to thenative soil to encourage aeration and biological activity.

NOTE: Organic matter and bulking agents incorporated into the soil may contribute toTPH values.

B. Containment and Treatment of Non-Hazardous Petroleum-Contaminated Soil

Containment and treatment facilities are those where petroleum-contaminated soil is accepted andplaced on or in a type of contaminant containment structure. The soil is treated according to thespecified treatment method. A non-discharge permit is required for these facilities. An ECP isrequired if more than one acre is affected. The ECP must be attached to the permit application and aseparate copy of the ECP should be sent to the Division of Land Resources at the appropriateregional office for approval.

1. There are two different methods of containment of the contaminated soil:a) Inside an Enclosed Structure - An “enclosed structure,” for the purposes of these guidelines,shall mean a rigid building that contains a roof, four complete sidewalls, and a floor with ahydraulic conductivity of 1 x 10-7 cm/sec (15A NCAC 2H .0219) at minimum. These buildingsmust be designed to keep surface run-off (i.e., rainwater) from contacting the contaminated soiland producing a leachate or surface water runoff. Because leachate generation is virtuallyimpossible in such a building, no leachate collection or disposal system is required. However,any soil additives that have the potential to generate leachate may require appropriate leachatecollection and disposal facilities. If storage of contaminated soil takes place prior to or aftertreatment, appropriate measures for storage as specified in these guidelines shall also apply.(There should be no storage of contaminated soil outside the enclosed structure.) Because


enclosed structures tend to concentrate organic vapors; emissions from these facilities may beregulated in accordance with conditions in air quality permit(s).

b) Impermeable Surfaces Open to the Environment - This category consists of all containmentand treatment units other than an enclosed building that will be subject to the elements. Suchexposure could result in production of leachate or runoff. These facilities include bioremediationon plastic, bioremediation under a shed that has no sidewalls, composting operations involvingwindrows that are either covered with plastic or uncovered, or other facilities subject to weatheras determined by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

These processes usually involve the use of soil amendments (lime, fertilizer, microorganisms,bulking agents, etc.) to enhance and accelerate the bioremediation process. Soil amendments canalso prevent leaching of contaminant hydrocarbon products at low pH conditions.

The required permit stipulates construction standards, leachate control and final placement ofthe treated soil. Final placement of the treated soil may require additional N.C. Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources approval.

2. There are several different treatment methods for contaminated soil. Required permits addressfacility construction standards, soil handling procedures and monitoring (both surface andgroundwater) as necessary.

NOTE: If reimbursement from the STF is expected, all methods must be carefully consideredbefore selecting a technology. The most cost-effective technology must be selected.

a) Thermal Treatment by a Mobile or Stationary Facility - Soil contaminants may be thermallytreated or destroyed by the use of mobile incinerators or other like technologies. This method oftreatment uses extreme heat to volatilize contaminants. In both stationary and mobile units, anair quality permit may be required.

Measures taken to store and inventory contaminated soil shall be regulated by the conditionsof the permit. In the instance where a mobile unit is used at various locations, the issued permitis valid for the counties within the jurisdiction of the issuing regional office. The permit maystipulate that groundwater monitoring is necessary, depending upon the nature and volume ofcontaminated soil and groundwater use in the area.

b) Containment and Use of Petroleum Fuel Contaminated Soil in Brick, Asphalt or OtherProduction Facilities - Another treatment method for ex situ soil is thermal incineration, whichallows the soil to be consumed and/or encapsulated into an end product (usually brick orasphalt). Storage of contaminated soil must take place in a controlled area that is lined witheither a synthetic liner having a hydraulic conductivity less than 1x10-7 cm/sec, or a one footthick natural material liner compacted to 95 percent Proctor Standard Clay Density with ahydraulic conductivity of 1 x 10-7 cm/sec (15A NCAC 2H .0219).

Surface water runoff and/or leachate from the contaminated soil storage area must becollected and properly disposed to prevent leachate migration. Operators of soil storage facilities


with leachate collection systems and treatment facilities must also obtain a non-discharge permitfor the leachate collection and treatment facilities. This permit addresses facility constructionstandards, soil handling procedures and monitoring (both surface and groundwater).

1. General Design Condition - All soil containing petroleum products shall be placedwithin a containment area that is underlain by one of the following:

A) A synthetic liner that is chemically compatible with the petroleum products beingcontained and treated. The liner must have a hydraulic conductivity no greater than 1 x10-7 cm/sec and be comprised of a single layer of no less than 30 mil in thickness, or bea 20 mil Permalon liner;B) A liner of uncontaminated natural materials (i.e., clays, etc.) at least one foot inthickness at all locations. The liner must have a hydraulic conductivity no greater than 1x 10-6 cm/sec (unless being placed four feet or less above bedrock, then 1 x 10-7 cm/secis required) upon being compacted to 95 percent Proctor standard dry density; orC) Other liner materials (asphalt, concrete, etc.) approved by the appropriate regionaloffice.

2. Site Management Plan - A site management plan is a complete description of alloperational procedures for handling petroleum-contaminated soil at the proposedfacility. Plans include:A) A description of the staging area(s) designated for initial receipt of petroleum-contaminated soil,B) Method(s) of emplacement of contaminated soil into the containment area(s),C) Average residence time of contaminated soil within the containment area(s), andD) Method of incorporation of the contaminated soil with the brick or asphalt materialsprior to incorporation into the respective production processes.

c) Bioremediation and Volatilization of Non-Hazardous Petroleum Contaminated SoilThis treatment category involves bioremediation and volatilization of the petroleum-

contaminated soil until such time as the petroleum contamination is less than the treatmentgoals. These processes usually involve the use of soil amendments (lime, fertilizer,microorganisms, bulking agents, etc.) to enhance and accelerate the bioremediation process. Theneed for leachate control is dictated by the type of containment used (enclosed structure orimpermeable surface open to the environment).

1. Design conditions (P.E. certification required)A) The site must be secured to prevent unauthorized access.B) The soil shall be placed within a contained area on:

i) a synthetic liner which has a hydraulic conductivity less than 1 x 10-7 cm/sec andis at least 30 mil in thickness, a 20 mil Permalon liner; orii) a minimum of one foot thickness of compacted clayey soil which has a hydraulicconductivity no greater than 1 x 10-7 cm/sec, and has been compacted to 95 percentstandard proctor.

C) The containment vessel must be able to withstand the processes used duringremediation without failure of the impermeable layer.D) A leachate collection system may be required in order to prevent run-off from thecontaminated soil. Preferably, steps should be taken to avoid accumulation of waterwithin the contained area.


E) Provisions to dispose of leachate in an approved manner in accordance withapplicable local, state or federal regulations must be made.F) Slope of the treatment surface must be less than 5 percent.G) Complete plans and specifications for the entire system, including facilities andequipment for treatment, storage, and preparation for final disposal of the soil, must besubmitted to and approved by the regional office before implementation.

2. Soil PreparationSoil in North Carolina is generally acidic and the introduction of petroleum-fuel wastes

results in a lower pH of the contaminated-native soil mixture. Biodegradation ofcontaminants is dependent upon pH and the rate of degradation decreases significantly atlower pH. To maintain higher rates of biodegradation, lime, in the form of agriculturallimestone or dolomite, must be applied to the contaminated soil to attain a higher soil pHand increase the availability of nutrients, as follows:

A) For Class I contaminated soil: Raise pH of contaminated soil to a minimum of 6.0.B) For Class II contaminated soil: Raise pH of contaminated soil to a minimum of 6.5.C) Where both Class I and II are in the contaminated soil: Raise pH of contaminated

soil to a minimum of 6.5.

NOTE: It is preferable to have the pH of the contaminated soil tested by an agronomist orsoil scientist, who can then specify the amount of lime needed. Local agents (NaturalResource Conservation Service, N.C. Agricultural Extension Service) may be sufficientlyknowledgeable of soil characteristics and land management activities to provide reliableestimates of the liming required. The permit application must contain informationspecifying the amount of lime to be added and how that determination was made.

3. Soil MaintenanceA) Nutrients, in the form of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, must be fully

incorporated into the contaminated soil.B) Fertilization rate: The optimum quantity of nitrogen and phosphorus required for

microbial degradation is related to the organic carbon content of the soil-wastemixture. The optimum organic carbon/nitrogen/phosphorus for waste degradation is60/1/0.075 (Bartha and Bossert, 1981).

C) Extra oxygen for waste biodegradation and volatilization should be provided usingthe most appropriate method (i.e., soil mixing, air injection).

C. Dedicated SitesDedicated contaminated soil facilities are designed to receive contaminated soil on a repeated

basis. These facilities may use conventional rate land application, production facility storage, orcontainment and treatment methodologies. Dedicated facilities may receive shipments ofcontaminated soil from many sources. Each shipment must be individually tracked. The facilitypermit may require additional conditions outside the minimum design requirements associated withone-time use methodologies. Permits for these sites require soil, groundwater and possibly surfacewater and air monitoring to ensure protection of human health and the environment. These permitsare issued for up to five years and require the payment of annual administrative fees.


If a application facility has previously been approved for a one-time use (including under aCertificate of Approval), any subsequent use of that facility will require the facility to be re-permitted as a dedicated facility, unless it can be demonstrated by soil testing that fuel hydrocarbonsor other contaminants from previous applications have been remediated below treatment goals andthat soil conditions are suitable, subject to the guidelines and rules for dedicated facilities.

4.4 Inspections

Adequate inspection and maintenance of the subject facility shall be provided by thepermittee to insure compliance with applicable state, federal or local laws and regulations inaccordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0213(3).

Any duly authorized officer, employee or representative of the division may, uponpresentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to theapplication site and facility for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit. Theymay also inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of thispermit and/or may obtain samples of soil, groundwater, surface water or leachate in accordancewith 15A NCAC 2H .0213(3).

4.5 Monitoring

In accordance with NCAC 2L .0110, the director of DWM may require any monitoring deemednecessary to ensure surface water and groundwater protection. An acceptable sampling, analysis andreporting schedule shall be followed.

A systematic sampling approach must be used to assure that sample collection activitiesprovide usable data. Sampling must begin with an evaluation of background information,historical data and site conditions. The three purposes of soil sampling activities required for soilremediation permitting are: initial characterization, routine monitoring and permit completion.The necessity for groundwater monitoring will be determined by the regional office, based onpotential environmental impacts for one-time application sites. For a dedicated site, a minimum offour monitoring wells will be required. One well should represent background and the othersshould be located in a downgradient direction of the application area.

Sampling requirements are specific to the analytical method required for the contaminationsource material, the type of soil remediation technology and the purpose of sampling. Possiblecontaminants are listed, with approved analytical methods, in Table 3 for soil samples andTable 5 for groundwater samples. Samples must be collected and preserved in appropriatesample containers, as listed in Table 4 for soil samples and Table 6 for groundwater samples.Soil and groundwater samples must be collected with appropriate, clean tools. Soil samplingmust follow the general procedures outlined in Section 5.1 (Soil Sampling and Analysis).Sampling of groundwater must follow the procedures outlined in Section 5.2 (GroundwaterSampling and Analysis). Detailed information is included in the “UST Section Guidelines forSampling,” September 1, 2003 or subsequent editions.


NOTE: Special procedures are necessary for collecting and preserving composite soil samplesrequiring volatiles analysis (i.e. TPH Gasoline & SW-846 Method 8260). Several collection andpreservation options are provided in the “UST Section Guidelines for Sampling,” September 1,2003 or subsequent editions. All volatiles soil samples must be grab samples and may not becomposited in the field before submission to a DWQ Certified Laboratory.

4.6 Permit Completion Requirements

Soil remediation permits may be closed-out based upon a determination by the departmentthat any involved facilities and equipment have been decontaminated and that the contaminatedsoil has been remediated to below the treatment goals. The treatment goals for soil remediation aredefined as concentrations that are less than the reportable concentrations as presented in Table 3.The reportable concentrations are defined as concentrations of typical petroleum productconstituents in sufficient quantities as to be detectable by compatible laboratory analyticalprocedures in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (m).

If the owner/operator or their agent learns that the permit conditions for completion will not be metwhen the permit expires, a permit renewal request must be submitted to the regional office as soonas possible. The permit renewal request must include Form UST-70, the appropriate fees and sitedrawings.


5.0 Sampling, Analysis and Reporting

A systematic sampling approach must be used to assure that sample collection activitiesprovide usable data. Sampling must begin with an evaluation of background information,historical data and site conditions. Three types of soil sampling activities are required for soilremediation permitting: initial characterization, routine monitoring and permit completion. Theonly type of groundwater sampling associated with soil remediation is routine monitoring, whichis used to determine if contaminates are escaping from the remediation zone. Each samplingactivity has specific analytical requirements. Sampling requirements are specific to both theanalytical method and the type of soil remediation technology. Specific procedures are outlinedfor soil and groundwater sampling in the “UST Section Guidelines for Sampling,” September 1,2003 or subsequent editions.

The first step in the soil remediation sampling process is initial characterization. It begins byidentifying the former contents of the UST system(s) or source of petroleum contamination. This isoften based on historical information from the registration database. There may also be existinganalytical results from assessment and corrective action procedures at the source site for thecontaminated soil. Any existing analytical data should be evaluated before methods of analysis andassociated sample collection and preservation procedures are selected. Field screening resultsshould be used to segregate soils at the time of excavation, based on apparent levels ofcontamination, to help monitor potential exposures and for health and safety monitoring. Ifinstruments or other observations indicate contamination, soil should be separated into stockpilesbased on apparent degrees of contamination. At a minimum, soil suspected of contamination mustbe segregated from soil observed to be free of contamination. However, field screening can not takethe place of the laboratory samples required for initial characterization of contaminated soils fortreatment. Analysis of the stockpiled soil is necessary to determine whether treatment of the soil isneeded, to assist with selection of treatment methods, and to establish baseline data for use inevaluating the effectiveness of treatment. To determine if untreated stockpiled soils can beconsidered not contaminated, stockpiled soils must be characterized by formal initialcharacterization sampling and laboratory analysis. The initial characterization of soil to beremediated must include a complete chemical analysis as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (d)(12).

Next, to monitor the progress of treatment and to determine if soil has been adequatelytreated, routine monitoring and permit completion samples must be collected. If groundwatermonitoring is necessary, sufficient monitoring and observation wells must be properly installedto be able to determine the presence, degree or extent of groundwater contamination. Routinesoil monitoring must include chemical analyses as required by the permit to prevent thecontravention of any environmental standards as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (m), (o) and15A NCAC 2L .0110 (c). Soil samples for permit completion must include chemical analyseswhich document that petroleum contaminant levels are remediated to below analytical detectionlevel as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (m). Possible contaminants are listed, with approvedanalytical methods, in Table 3 for soil samples and Table 5 for groundwater samples. Samplesmust be collected and preserved in appropriate sample containers, as listed in Table 4 for soilsamples and Table 6 for groundwater samples.


The N.C. Division of Water Quality Laboratory Certification Program generates a list ofcertified commercial laboratories. The list includes laboratory contact information and theanalytical methods they are certified to perform. The list is available from the N.C. Division ofWater Quality Chemistry Laboratory at 4405 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607; requestedby phone at (919) 733-3908; or online at http://www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm .

Sampling kits for sample collection and transport may be purchased from some commerciallaboratories. Kits include all the items needed (sample containers, shipping cartons, etc.) forcollection and shipment of samples. If you use these services, carefully follow the instructionsprovided and do not discard any preservative that may have been added to the containers. If youdo not choose to use a customized kit provided by your laboratory, use only new containers ofthe appropriate type for the contaminants for which you are sampling. Check with the laboratorythat will be running the analysis about appropriate sample containers and preservationrequirements for each method. If proper sampling and QA/QC protocols are not followed,the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources may consider your resultsinvalid.

5.1 Soil Sampling and Analysis

A. Sampling

Composite sampling will be used for soil samples collected for soil remediation permitting.Samples will be composited as a means of reducing sample handling and analytical costs. Eachcomposite sample for soil remediation will be composed of six primary samples. The six primarysamples, comprising each composite sample, shall be mixed together by the laboratory, with arepresentative portion of this mixture to be analyzed. Composite samples are prepared differentlydepending on the analysis required and the relative tendency of the contaminant analyzed tovaporize.

Samples collected for volatile organic analysis cannot be dried, ground or mixed if they are toreflect the concentrations found in the soil. Since methanol preserved samples lend themselves tocomposite sampling techniques, the methanol preservation technique is required for primarysamples to be composited and analyzed for volatiles analysis (i.e. TPH Gasoline or SW-8468260B). The six primary samples collected for volatiles analysis shall be methanol preserved inseparate VOA vials. The primary samples are extracted and representative portions of themethanol extracts must be composited by the analytical laboratory using methods that minimizevolatile organic loss.

NOTE: Collection and preservation options for composite soil samples requiring volatilesanalysis are provided in the “UST Section Guidelines for Sampling,” September 1, 2003 orsubsequent editions. Unless otherwise approved by the UST Section, all volatiles soil samples forsoil remediation must be methanol preserved grab samples collected as primary samples inseparate containers and may not be composited in the field before submission to a DWQCertified Laboratory.


The six primary samples collected for metals analysis may be added to a single samplecontainer, clearly marked as composite, for the laboratory to dry, sieve, mix and sub-sample foranalysis of a representative portion.

The six primary samples collected for semi-volatiles analysis (i.e. TPH Diesel or SW-8468270C) may be added to a single sample container, clearly marked as composite, for thelaboratory to mix and sub-sample for analysis of a representative portion.

B. Soil Analytical Methods

The three types of soil sampling and analysis activities relating to soil remediation permittingare listed below with required analytical methods. These activities should be consistent with thetype of decision to be made.

1. Analytical Methods for Initial Characterization Soil SamplingFor initial characterization, results of one composite sample collected (per 200 cubic yards or

per source) for initial characterization of petroleum contaminated soil are required prior toacceptance on site. Analysis must be in accordance with methods to provide:

a) A complete chemical analysis of the typical petroleum contaminated soil to beremediated, including but not limited to, TPH, semivolatile and volatile hydrocarbons(per SW-846 Methods 8260 and 8270), pH and heavy metals.

1. Low Boiling Point Fuels: gasoline, aviation gasoline, gasohol, etc. by methanolpreserved EPA 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270C, EPA 3050 or 3051.Preparation: Total Metals (Chromium and Lead) AND EITHER methanol preservedEPA 5030/8015B GRO OR methanol preserved EPA 5030 with California Method.2. Medium/High Boiling Point Fuels: jet fuels, kerosene, diesel, varsol, mineral spirits,naphtha, fuel oil #2, etc. by methanol preserved 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA8270C, EPA 3050 or 3051. Preparation: Total Metals (Chromium and Lead) ANDEITHER methanol preserved EPA 5030/8015B GRO and EPA 3550/8015B DRO ORmethanol preserved EPA 5030 with California Method and EPA 3550 with CaliforniaMethod.3. Heavy Fuels: #4, #5 and #6 fuel oils; motor oil; hydraulic fluid; etc. by methanolpreserved 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270C, EPA 3050 or 3051. Preparation:Total Metals (Chromium and Lead) AND EITHER EPA 9071A OR 9071B (when freonextraction is no longer allowed).4. Used / Waste Oil: by methanol preserved 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA8270C, EPA 3050 or 3051. Preparation: Total Metals (Chromium and Lead) ANDEITHER EPA 9071A OR 9071B (when freon extraction is no longer allowed).

b) A determination of hazardous waste constituents using the Toxicity CharacteristicLeaching Procedure described in 40 CFR 261.24 (EPA SW-846/Method 1311 (TCLP)metals). Any substance shall be considered a hazardous waste if the results of the TCLPanalysis indicate concentrations of constituents greater than the federal regulatory level,unless documentation is provided stating that the petroleum contaminated soil is not ahazardous waste regulated under Subtitles C or D of RCRA. A TCLP analysis will be


required for all permit applications to contain or treat petroleum contaminated soil inaccordance with the following criteria:1. if the source of the soil contamination is a virgin (unused) petroleum product, from anunderground storage tank regulated under Subtitle I of RCRA, the contaminated soil shallnot be considered a hazardous waste and no TCLP analysis is required. In lieu of theTCLP analysis, certification of soil contamination from a virgin petroleum product willbe required;2. If an analysis of the source of petroleum product is submitted showing concentrationsless than the regulatory level associated with the constituents of the TCLP analysis (TableII.2 of the Federal Register, Volume 55, No. 61), the contaminated soil shall not beconsidered a hazardous waste and no TCLP analysis will be required;3. For soils contaminated with used motor oil, the soils will be considered hazardousuntil proven otherwise by a TCLP analysis for metals only (EPA Hazardous Waste Nos.D004-D011);4. For soils contaminated by waste oil, a TCLP analysis for all constituents in Table II.2of the Federal Register, Volume 55, No. 61, with the exception of pesticides andherbicides, shall be required;5. For soils contaminated with petroleum products not regulated under Subtitle I ofRCRA (excluding used motor and waste oils), the soils will be considered hazardous untilproven otherwise by procedures specified by the Department.

Total analysis of the TCLP constituents (as found in EPA SW-846) may be usedinstead of the TCLP analysis if the individual analytes are not present in the waste or ifthey are present at levels which could not possibly exceed TCLP regulatory levels (EPASW-846/Method 1311, Section 1.2). Levels which could not possibly exceed TCLPregulatory levels are defined as those which do not exceed the Maximum TheoreticalLeachate Concentration. The Maximum Theoretical Leachate Concentration is thespecific total analyte concentration divided by twenty.

For any soil in which one or more constituents do exceed the regulatory level, awritten clearance is required from this department's Division of Waste ManagementHazardous Waste Section stating that the soil is not subject to regulation by programsadministered under their authority.

2. Analytical Methods for Routine Monitoring Soil SamplingRoutine monitoring sampling for containment and treatment requires one composite sample

collected for each 200 cubic yards of soil, per source, contained or treated. For land applicationtreatment, routine monitoring sampling requires two composite soil samples from each acre, orthe land application area if it is less than one acre. Samples shall be collected at the treatment siteas scheduled by the permit until the permittee can demonstrate that the soil has been remediatedto below the method detection limit. Demonstrations must use the analytical method for thesource material as listed below and in Table 3 in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (m):

a) Low Boiling Point Fuels: gasoline, aviation gasoline, gasohol, etc. by EITHER methanolpreserved EPA 5030/8015B GRO OR methanol preserved EPA 5030 with CaliforniaMethod.


b) Medium/High Boiling Point Fuels: jet fuels, kerosene, diesel, varsol, mineral spirits,naphtha, fuel oil #2, etc. by EITHER methanol preserved EPA 5030/8015B GRO and EPA3550/8015B DRO OR methanol preserved EPA 5030 with California Method and EPA 3550with California Method.c) Heavy Fuels: #4, #5 and #6 fuel oils; motor oil; hydraulic fluid; etc. by EITHER EPA9071A OR 9071B (when freon extraction is no longer allowed).d) Used/Waste Oil: by EITHER EPA 9071A OR 9071B (when freon extraction is no longerallowed).

3. Analytical Methods for Permit Completion Soil SamplingPermit completion sampling for containment and treatment requires analytical results for one

composite sample collected per each 200 cubic yards of soil, per source, contained or treated. Forland application treatment, permit completion sampling requires two composite soil samplesfrom each acre, or the land application area if it is less than one acre. Permits may be closed-outif the Division determines that the contaminated soil has been remediated to below the methoddetection limit by the analytical methods for the source material as listed below and in Table 3,in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (m):

a) Low Boiling Point Fuels: gasoline, aviation gasoline, gasohol, etc. by methanol preservedEPA 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270C AND EITHER methanol preserved EPA5030/8015B GRO OR methanol preserved EPA 5030 with California Method.b) Medium/High Boiling Point Fuels: jet fuels, kerosene, diesel, varsol, mineral spirits,naphtha, fuel oil #2, etc. by methanol preserved 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270CAND EITHER methanol preserved EPA 5030/8015B GRO and EPA 3550/8015B DRO ORmethanol preserved EPA 5030 with California Method and EPA 3550 with California Method.c) Heavy Fuels: #4, #5 and #6 fuel oils; motor oil; hydraulic fluid; etc. by methanolpreserved 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270C, EPA 3050 or 3051. Preparation:Total Metals (Chromium and Lead) AND EITHER EPA 9071A OR 9071B (when freonextraction is no longer allowed).d) Used / Waste Oil: by methanol preserved 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270C,EPA 3050 or 3051. Preparation: Total Metals (Chromium and Lead) AND EITHER EPA9071A OR 9071B (when freon extraction is no longer allowed).

5.2 Groundwater Sampling and Analysis

Routine groundwater monitoring sampling may be required by some permits. Groundwatersamples are collected to identify, investigate, assess and monitor the concentration of dissolvedcontaminant constituents. To properly assess the groundwater contamination, first installsampling points (monitoring wells, etc.), then collect groundwater samples and perform specificlaboratory analyses. All monitoring wells should be constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC2C .0100 and sampled as outlined in the “UST Section Guidelines for Sampling,” September 1,2003 or subsequent editions.

Monitor wells shall be sampled after construction but before contaminated soil treatmentoperations. Additional sample will be taken as required by permit for the following parameters:


• Water level• pH (6.5 - 8.5 standard units)• Nitrate (NO3-N)• Total Ammonia (as N)• Total Dissolved Solids• Lead & Chromium (Standard Methods 3030C Preparation)• Volatile Organic Compounds (by methods 1 or 2 below):

Method 1: MADEP VPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics AND SM 6210D with IPE & MTBE.EDB by EPA Method 504.1.ORMethod 2: MADEP VPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics AND EPA Methods 601 and 602with IPE, MTBE, & Xylenes. EDB by EPA Method 504.1.

NOTE: If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Permit Methods 1 or 2, EPA Method625 (plus the 10 largest non-target peaks) AND MADEP EPH Aliphatics/Aromatics must be runto detect other organic compounds which may be present. The results of all analyses specified inthe monitoring requirements, including EPA Method 625 and MADEP EPH, must be submittedsimultaneously.

Allowable concentrations in groundwater are set by the state’s Groundwater QualityStandards, established in accordance with the provisions set forth in General Statute (G.S.) 143-214.1. These standards are located in Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code,Subchapter 2L (15A NCAC 2L), Groundwater Classifications and Standards, Rule .0202.

The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the UST Section at the appropriateregional office on Form UST-59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form) within 30 days ofsampling. All compounds analyzed using a certified method must be reported. The laboratoryreport must include the items outlined in the “UST Section Guidelines for Sampling,” September1, 2003 or subsequent editions and in Attachment A of soil remediation permits.

When selecting analytical methods to determine groundwater contamination for the purposes ofsoil remediation permit activities, please refer to Table 5 (Approved Methods for GroundwaterAnalysis).

5.3 Laboratory Reports

All compounds analyzed using a certified method must be reported. See the “UST SectionGuidelines for Sampling,” September 1, 2003 or subsequent edition for detailed information tobe communicated to the NC DWQ Certified Laboratory chosen to analyze your samples. Thisinformation is also included as an attachment in soil remediation permits. Please provide a copyof the referenced attachment to the laboratory to ensure that reporting requirements can be metby the laboratory you have selected.


6.0 References

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation “Underground Storage Tanks ProceduresManual”. October 5, 2001. Available on the Internet athttp://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/ENV.CONSERV/dspar/stp/regulati.htm .

Arizona Department of Health Services. Information Update #52. “EPA 5035 Implementation.”November 1998. Available on the Internet athttp://www.hs.state.az.us/lab/license/tech/51_60/infoup52.htm .

Bartha, R. and Bossert, I.1981. “The Treatment and Disposal of Petroleum Wastes,” PetroleumMicrobiology. McMillan Publishing Co., NY.

International Air Transport Association. “Dangerous Goods Regulations.” Issued annually. Canbe ordered via the Internet at http://www.iata.org/index.htm .

State of California Leaking Underground Fuel Tank Task Force “Leaking Underground FuelTank Field Manual: Guidelines for Site Assessment, Cleanup, and Underground Storage TankClosure.” October 1989.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. “’Method for the Determination ofExtractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons.” January 1998. Available on the Internet athttp://www.state.ma.us/dep/bwsc/vph_eph.htm .

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. “Method for the Determination ofVolatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons.” January 1998. Available on the Internet athttp://www.state.ma.us/dep/bwsc/vph_eph.htm .

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. “Preservation Techniques for VolatileOrganic Compound (VOC) Soil Sample Analyses.” Available on the Internet athttp://www.state.ma.us/dep/bwsc/vph_eph.htm .

US EPA, “Contract Laboratory Program National Functional Guidelines for Inorganic DataReview.” Publication 9240.1-05-01, PB 94-963502, February 1994. EPA540/R-94/013.

US EPA, “Contract Laboratory Program National Functional Guidelines for Organic DataReview.” Publication 9240.1-05, PB 94-963501, February 1994. EPA540/R-94/012.

U.S. EPA, “Preparation of Soil Sampling Protocols: Sampling Techniques and Strategies.”Preissue copy, July 1992. EPA/600/R-92/128.

U.S. EPA. “Soil Sampling Quality Assurance User’s Guide.” Second Edition, March 1989.EPA/6008-89/046.


U.S. EPA. “Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes: Physical/Chemical Methods.” U.S. EPApublication number SW-846. Third Edition, June 1997. Available on the Internet athttp://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/test/sw846.htm .

U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste. Memorandum. “Clarification Regarding Use of SW-846Methods.” August 1998. Available on Internet athttp://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/test/pdfs/memo7.pdf .

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “Analytical Detection Limit Guidance andLaboratory Guide for Calculating Analytical Detection Limits.” April 1996. [WDNR PUBL-TS-056; PDF, 337K.] Available on Internet athttp://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/science/lc/download/Loddoc.pdf .


Table 1Required Permits for Different Methods of Soil Storage/Treatment

NOTE: These required permits are thoseassociated with various alternatives for storage andtreatment of non-hazardous contaminated soil.

Non-dischargePermit

ErosionControlPlans

CertificateofApproval

Air QualityPermit orRegistration (1)

Temporary storage (<45 days) on-site (2)

Temporary storage (<45 days) off-site (3)

Thermal treatment by a stationary facility (4) (4)

Thermal treatment by a mobile facility (5)

Storage at a production facility(brick, asphalt, etc.) (4) (6) (7)

Containment/treatment on an impermeable surfaceopen to the environment (1) (4) (6) (1)

Containment/treatment inside an enclosed structure (4) (5) (1)

Land Application for volumes < 50 yds3

(4) (6)

Land application at minimum rates (> 50 yds3) (4) (6)

Land application at conventional rates (> 50 yds3) (4) (6)

Legend for Table 1(1) Air Quality Permits may be required for this remediation method. Determination will be made on a site-specific

basis.

(2) Approval is automatic when designed in accordance with Figure 2.

(3) Off-site temporary storage will be approved only in emergency situations (i.e., when there is a direct and immediatethreat to human health or environmental resources). However, the responsible party must notify the appropriateregional office.

(4) This remediation method may be used as a dedicated system, which may require additional design/operation criteria.

(5) A general non-discharge permit will be issued for the remediation process. Procedures for disposal of the treated soilat various sites will be stipulated in the permit.

(6) Erosion Control Plans are required in cases where more than one acre will be affected.

(7) This method may also require amendment to the facility’s air quality permit.

NOTE: An “enclosed structure,” for the purposes of these guidelines, shall mean a rigid building that contains a roof,four complete sidewalls, and a floor with a hydraulic conductivity of 1 X 10-6 cm/sec (or 1 X 10-7 cm/sec) if the liner is tobe placed four feet or less above bedrock [NCAC 15A 2H .0219 (g)]).


Table 2Maximum Concentration of Contaminants for Toxicity Characteristic

EPA hazardous wastenumber Contaminant CAS No.

RegulatoryLevel (mg/1)

MetalsD004D005D006D007D008D009D010D011

ArsenicBariumCadmiumChromiumLeadMercurySeleniumSilver

7440-38-27440-39-37440-43-97440-47-37439-92-17439-97-67782-49-27440-22-4

5.0100.0

1.05.05.00.21.05.0

OrganicsD018D019D021D022D023D024D025D026D027D028D029D030D032D033D034D035D036D037D039D040D041D042D043

BenzeneCarbon TetrachlorideChlorobenzeneChloroformo-Cresolm-Cresolp-CresolCresol1,4-Dichlorobenzene1,2-Dichloroethane1,1-Dichloroethylene2,4-DinitrotolueneHexachlorobenzeneHexachlorobutadieneHexachloroethaneMethyl ethyl ketoneNitrobenzenePentrachlorophenolTetrachloroethyleneTrichloroethylene2,4,5-Trichlorophenol2,4,6-TrichlorophenolVinyl chloride

71-43-256-23-5

108-90-767-66-395-48-7

108-39-4106-44-5----------

106-46-7107-06-275-35-4

121-14-2118-74-187-68-367-72-178-93-398-95-387-86-5

127-18-479-01-695-95-488-06-275-01-4

0.50.5

100.06.0

200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

7.50.50.7 0.13 0.130.53.0

200.02.0

100.00.70.5

400.02.00.2

PesticidesD016D012D031D013D038D015D017D020

2,4-DEndrinHeptochlor (and its hydroxide)LindanePyridineToxaphene2,4,5-TP SilvexChlordane

94-75-772-20-876-44-858-89-9

110-86-18001-35-2

93-72-157-74-9

10.00.020.0080.45.00.51.00.03

CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service Number

NOTE: If quantitation limit is greater than the calculated regulatory level, the quantitation limit becomes theregulatory level. If o-, m-, and p-Cresol concentration cannot be differentiated, the total cresol (D026)concentration is used. The regulatory level for cresol is 200 mg/L.


Table 3Approved Methods for Soil Analyses for a Permit

(Laboratories must be certified by the North Carolina DWQ to perform the following methods.)

Contaminant Methods (See Notes) ReportableConcentration

1. Low Boiling PointFuels: gasoline,aviation gasoline,gasohol, etc.

1. EPA 5030 w/ 8015B GRO or California Method

2. EPA 5030/8260B with IPE & MTBE, EPA 8270C,

3. EPA 9045C (pH), and EPA 1311 (TCLP) Metals*

Methods required for sampling purposes: (routine monitoring 1) ,

(permit completion 1 &2), (initial characterization1,2 &3)

Any amountabove MDL

2. Medium/High BoilingPoint Fuels: jet fuels,kerosene, diesel,varsol, mineral spirits,naphtha, fuel oil #2,etc.

1. EPA 5030 and 3550 w/ 8015B GRO & DRO or CaliforniaMethod



Methods required for sampling purposes: (routine monitoring 1),

(permit completion 1 &2), (initial characterization 1,2 &3)

Any amountabove MDL

3. Heavy Fuels: #4, #5and #6 fuel oils; motoroil; hydraulic fluid; etc.

1. EPA 3550 w/ 8015B DRO or California Method



Methods required for sampling purposes: (routine monitoring 1)(permit completion 1 &2) (initial characterization 1,2 &3)

Any amountabove MDL

4. Used / Waste Oil 1.EPA Method 9071A** or B


3. EPA 9045C (pH), and EPA 1311 (TCLP) Metals

Methods required for sampling purposes: (routine monitoring 1)(permit completion 1 &2) (initial characterization 1, 2 &3)

Any amountabove MDL

5. For substances notcoveredin 1 through 4

Contact NC DENR / UST Section(919) 733-8486

Contact theUST Section

* In lieu of TCLP analysis, a total analysis of the TCLP constituents to document that individual analytes are notpresent at levels which could exceed TCLP regulatory levels.** Method 9071A is allowed until freon extraction is no longer allowed, then Method 9071B will be required.

NOTES: 1) If TCLP metals exceed TCLP limits, contact the DWM-Hazardous Waste Section at (919) 733-2178 fordisposal information. 2) For permit completion sampling, the MDL concentration must be indicated with the analyticalresult and results reported down to the MDL. Results above the MDL, but below the laboratory reporting limit, must bereported and qualified as estimated. Blank results for these target analytes must also be reported down to MDL inorder to evaluate the low level reporting. See the “UST Section Guidelines for Sampling,” September 1, 2003 orsubsequent editions for tables of volatile and semi-volatile target analytes, Groundwater Quality Standards and routinelaboratory reporting limits.

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Table 4Approved Sample Containers and Preservatives for Soil Analyses for a Permit


Method Container Preservative Holding Times

Six pre-weighed VOA vials with Methanol andTeflon-lined screw capsExtra VOA vial w/o preservative*

Field Preserve AND Cool to 4°CEPA 5030 w/ 8015B GROor California Method

Six pre-weighed empty VOA vials with Teflon-linedscrew capsExtra VOA vial w/o preservative*

Cool to 4°C ANDComplete laboratory preservation** or analyzewithin 48 hours

28 days

Six pre-weighed VOA vials with Methanol and Teflon-lined screw capsExtra VOA vial w/o preservative*

Field Preserve AND Cool to 4°CEPA 5030/8260B

Six pre-weighed empty VOA vials with Teflon-linedscrew capsExtra VOA vial w/o preservative*

Cool to 4°C ANDComplete laboratory preservation** or analyzewithin 48 hours

14 days

EPA 3550 w/ 8015B DROor California Method

EPA 9071A*** or 9071B

EPA 8270C

EPA 8082

8-oz glass jar with Teflon-linedscrew cap Cool to 4°C

Extract within 14 daysand analyze extractswithin 40 days ofextraction.

Total Metals 8-oz polyethylene or glass jar Cool to 4°C 6 months

* Use for dry weight determination and for soil characterization (i.e., pH by EPA SW-846 Method 9045C).** See UST Section Guidelines for Sampling, September 1, 2003 or subsequent editions for details on preservation options. Consult with laboratory when selecting the

preservation option. Option must be documented with analytical results.*** EPA Method 9071A will be allowed until the laboratory use of freon as an extraction solvent is no longer allowed.

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Table 5Approved Methods for Water Analyses for Petroleum Contamination


Suspected Contaminant Approved Analytical Method (See Notes) ReportableConcentrations

1. Low Boiling PointFuels: gasoline,aviation gasoline,gasohol, etc.

1. MADEP VPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics,2. Lead (SM 3030C* Preparation), AND either3. SM 6210D** with IPE & MTBE OREPA Methods 601 and 602 with IPE, MTBE,

EDB** and Xylenes

Any amount abovethe MDL

2. Medium/High BoilingPoint Fuels: kerosene,diesel, varsol, mineralspirits, naphtha, jetfuels, #2 fuel oil, etc.

1. EPA 602 with Xylenes,2. MADEP VPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics,3. EPA 625 plus 10 largest non-target peaks

identified,4. MADEP EPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics


3. Heavy Fuels: #4, #5and #6 fuel oil; motoroil; hydraulic fluid;etc.

1. EPA 625 plus 10 largest non-target peaksidentified

2. MADEP EPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics


4. Used / Waste Oil 1. SM 6210D,2. MADEP VPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics,3. EPA 625 plus 10 largest non-target peaks

identified,4. MADEP EPH: Aliphatics/Aromatics,5. Metals (SM 3030C* prep.): lead and

chromium.


* Total holding time from collection to laboratory filtering with a 0.45 micron filter is 72 hours.** For identifying EDB, use EPA Method 504.1, initially and at closure.

NOTE: 1) Other EPA approved comparable methods, which have similar costs, the same constituents and equivalentor lower detection limits, may be used. Once contaminants have been initially identified by GC/MS methods, moreeconomical compound specific methods may be used. 2) Method Detection Limits and Reporting Limits: For targetanalytes with Groundwater Quality Standards below laboratory lower reporting concentrations, the MDLconcentration must be indicated with the analytical result and results reported down to the MDL. Results above theMDL, but below the laboratory lower reporting concentration, must be reported and qualified as estimated. Blankresults for these target analytes must also be reported down to MDL in order to evaluate the low level reporting. SeeUST Section Guidelines for Sampling, September 1, 2003 or subsequent editions for tables of volatile and semi-volatile targetanalytes, Groundwater Quality Standards, and routine laboratory lower reporting limits. The laboratory lowerreporting concentration must be indicated for all analytes and must be supported by documentation retained by thelaboratory.


Table 6Approved Sample Containers and Preservatives for Water Analyses


Method Container Preservative* Holding Times

EPA 601/602SM 6210DMADEP VPH

Duplicate 40-mLVOA vials withTeflon-lined septascrew cap

Add 3 to 4 dropsof 1:1 HCl*

Cool to 4°C

14 days

MADEP EPH 1-L amber glasswith Teflon-linedscrew cap

Add 5-mLof 1:1 HCl(to pH<2)

Cool to 4°C

Samples must beextracted within14 days andextracts analyzedwithin40 days.

EPA 625 1-L amber glasswith Teflon-linedscrew cap

Cool to 4°C

Samples must beextracted within7 days and extractsanalyzed within40 days.

SM 3030C (Metals)

500-mLpolyethyleneor glass jar

Add 5-mL of 1:1HNO3(to pH<2)

Cool to 4°C

Submit to labwithin48 hours ofcollection

3030C prepwithin 72 hoursof collection andanalyze within6 months of prep.

* Check with the laboratory that will be doing the analysis for any other requirements. Some laboratories prefer touse Sodium Bisulfate as an alternative to HCl to preserve volatiles samples.


Table 7Application Rates of Petroleum Fuel-Contaminated Soil (weight %)

Application Site VegetationGroup A Group B Group C Group D

CottonCoastal Bermuda Grass

PeanutsPerennial Grasses

Red CloverSorghum

BarleyBeans

CerealsCornKale

LettuceOats

Rye GrassSoybeansTomatoes

Wheat

BeetsCarrots

RadishesTurnipsYams

Other Tap Root CropsLawn Grasses

Others Not SpecifiedElsewhere

1.5’ –2.5’ 3.5% 3.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 1.5% 1.0%

2.5’ –3.5’ 4.0% 3.5% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 2.0% 1.5%

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Table 8Application Rates of Petroleum Fuel-Contaminated Soil (average thickness)

Application Site VegetationGroup A Group B Group C Group D

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Table 9Determination of the Amount of Land Necessary for Treatment

Weight of Petroleum Weights of Average Native SoilGasoline 1 gal. = 6.0 lbs. 1 ft2 (6" deep) = ~88 lbs.

1 acre (6" deep) = ~3,840,000 lbs.Kerosene, Diesel, 1 gal. = ~ 6.75 lbs.Jet Fuel,#2 Fuel Oil

1 yd3 = ~ 4,762 lbs. = 324 ft2 x 1" deep = 162 ft2 x 2" deep = 108 ft2 x 3" deep = 81 ft2 x 4" deep

Motor Oil, 1 gal. = 7.5 lbs.#4 Fuel Oil#6 Fuel Oil 1 gal. = ~ 8.5 lbs.

NOTE: One acre is 43,560 ft2

Example I

Contaminated soil containing 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel (Class II) is to be applied on a sitewhere sorghum will be grown and where the depth to seasonal high water table is 3.0 feet.Determine the amount of land area necessary for application (contaminated soil will be mixedwith 6 inches of native soil).

Applicable DataApplication rate (wt/wt basis) = 0.035 (3.5% - from Table 7)Weight of 5,000 gallons diesel fuel = 33,750 lbs. (5,000 x 6.75)

Weight of Native Soil =Weight of Fuel/Application-Rate = 33,750/ 0.035 = 964,285 lbs.Needed for mixing

Area needed (in ft2) = 964,285 / 88= 10,957 ft2

Area needed (in acres) = 964,285/ 3,840,000= 0.25 acre

Example 2

There are 30 yd3 of soils contaminated with an unknown amount of gasoline (Class I), to beapplied on a site where cotton will be grown and where the depth to seasonal high water is 4.0feet. Again, determine the amount of land necessary for application, using 6 inches of nativesoil for mixture.

Applicable DataApplication rate (volume/area basis) = 4" average thickness of application (from Table 8). 1 yd= coverage of 81 ft2 at a thickness of 4"

Area needed = (Vol. of contaminated soils in yd3) x (area of coverage at specified depth)= 30 x 81 = 2430 ft2 = 0.05 acres


Figure 1Regional Office Locations and Map

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesDivision of Waste Management

UST Section Central Office1637 Mail Service CenterRaleigh NC 27699-1637

(919) 733-8486 FAX: (919) 733-9413

Cherokee Clay

Graham

Macon

Swain

Jackson

Haywood

Madison

Henderson

McDowell

Rutherford

Yancey

Avery

Caldwell

BurkeBuncombe

Polk

Lincoln

Gaston

Catawba

Iredell

Rowan

CabarrusStanly

Union

Watauga

Ashe

Wilkes

AlleghanySurry

Yadkin

Stokes

Forsyth

Davie

Davidson

Rockingham

Guilford

Randolph

Caswell

Moore

Anson Hoke

Robeson

Cumberland

Harnett

Bladen

Sampson

Person

WakeChatam

Lee

Warren

Halifax

NashFranklin

Johnston

Wilson

DuplinOnslow

Columbus

BrunswickNew Hanover

Pender

Carteret

Jones

LenoirWayne

GreenePitt Beaufort

CravenPamlico

Hyde

Martin

Bertie

Tyrrell Dare

Hertford

Gates

Asheville Regional OfficeInterchange Building59 Woodfin PlaceAsheville, NC 28801Phone: (828) 251-6208Fax: (828) 251-6452

Fayetteville Regional OfficeSystel Building, Suite 714Fayetteville, NC 28301Phone: (910) 486-1541Fax: (910) 486-0707

Mooresville Regional Office919 North Main StreetMooresville, NC 28115Phone: (704) 663-1699Fax: (704) 663-6040

Raleigh Regional Office1628 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699Phone: (919) 571-4700Fax: (919) 571-4718

Washington Regional Office943 Washington Square MallWashington, NC 27889Phone: (252) 946-6481Fax: (252) 975-3716

Wilmington Regional Office127 Cardinal Drive ExtensionWilmington, NC 28405Phone: (910) 395-3900Fax: (910) 350-2004

Winston-Salem Regional Office585 Waughtown StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27107Phone: (336) 771-4600Fax: (336) 771-4632


Figure 2Diagram for Temporary Containment and Treatment of

Petroleum-Contaminated Soil

Cross-Section View

Underliner:(a) Minimum of 1 Layer, 10 mil thick plastic, K = 1 x 10-7 cm/sec, or(b) Minimum of 1 foot thick clayey soil, K = 1 x 10-6 cm/sec

Contaminated Soils

Weight(If plasticcover used)

LandSurface

Berm(Straw bales,composted earth, etc.)

Top Plastic Cover Sheeting:(1 Layer, minimum: 10 mil thick)Not necessary if leachate collection &treatment system is installed

Map View

PlasticSheeting

Straw Bale Berm

Contaminated Soils

Weight


Figure 3 (copy)Volumes of Stockpiles

Note: These equations have been simplified for ease of calculation.

H = Height

L = LengthW = WidthConical Stockpiles Volume = x H x L x W

Rectangular Stockpiles - pointed crest Volume = x H x L x W

Rectangular Stockpiles - flat topped Volume = H x [(L x W) - (2 x H x W)]

H = Height

L = LengthW = Width

H = Height

L = LengthW = Width

L > W > H


Figure 4 (copy)Soil Stockpile Sampling Map (Example)

Stockpile Type: Rectangle, Flat Topped

Volume = 4 x [(21 x 11) - (2 x 4 x 11)] = 572 cubic yards

where: Height (maximum) = 12 feet = 4 yardsLength (maximum) = 63 feet = 21 yardsWidth (maximum) = 33 feet = 11 yards

Composite Samples 3 Primary Samples per core Sample Depths1 core 1a 1’, 4’, 7’

core 1b 1’, 5’, 8’

2 core 2a 2’, 6’, 10’core 2b 1’, 4’, 7’

3 core 3a 1’, 3’, 5’core 3b 2’, 5’, 8’

NOTE: Each composite sample contains six primary samples, three from core “a” and threefrom core “b.”

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Appendix A –Forms

1. Agreement for Land Application or Containment and Treatment of Soils ContainingPetroleum Products on Private Lands UST-72 Form

2. Certificate of Approval for Storage/Treatment of Soil Containing Petroleum Products UST -71 Form

3. Non-Discharge Permit Application for Soil Remediation Projects UST-70 Form

4. Compliance Monitoring Report Form UST - 59 Form

5. EPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Reporting Form

6. VPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Reporting Form

7. Well Construction Record GW - 1 Form

September 1, 2003

North Carolina - Division Waste Management

UST - 72 AGREEMENT FOR LAND APPLICATION OR CONTAINMENT AND TREATMENT OFSOILS CONTAINING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ON PRIVATE LANDS

Permit Applicant: ______________________________________________________________________________Contact Person (If different than Applicant): ________________________________________________________Address of Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone: ______________________Name and Address of Source of Soils Containing Petroleum Products (Hereinafter "Soils") to be applied to theselands: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount of Land Available Under This Agreement: ____________ acresQuantity of Soils to be applied to these lands: ________ cubic yardsPERMITTED ACTIVITY (check appropriate box)

Land application of soils Containment and treatment of soils Other (Specify)

Location of Land(s) where the contaminated soils will be placed (include map for each site): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Owner of Property where the contaminated soils will be placed:Name: ________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________Lessee of property (if appropriate):Name: ________________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________Land use or cropping patterns (FOR LAND APPLICATION ONLY):_________________________________________________Intended use or disposition of crops (FOR LAND APPLICATION ONLY):_____________________________________________The undersigned landowner or his representative hereby authorizes ____________________________________hereinafter referred to as the Applicant, to allow the placement of the listed soils upon the land at the location(s)shown as described herein, in accordance with the stipulations as specified on the reverse of this page. Thisagreement shall remain in effect for the length of the permit issued by the Division of Waste Management(Division). The landowner or his representative and the permit applicant agree to abide by these stipulations for theduration of the permitted activity unless prior written approval for modification or cancellation has been obtainedfrom the Division.

I, ____________________________have read this landowner's agreement and do hereby grant permissionto the Permittee to conduct the permitted activity on my property as specified herein.

___________________________________________Land Owner Date

NOTARY PUBLIC CERTIFICATION:State of ________________________, County, _____________________

1, the undersigned Notary Public, do hereby certify that ________________________________________________personally appeared before me and acknowledged the due execution of the forgoing instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal this _______ day of _______________, 20__ (Notary Public Seal)

Signatureof Notary _________________________________________My Commission Expires____________________________________I, ___________________________have read this landowner's agreement and do hereby agree by the stipulationsand restrictions as specified herein.

___________________________________________Lessee Date

I, ___________________________have read this landowner's agreement and do hereby agree by the stipulationsand restrictions as specified herein.

___________________________________________Permit Applicant Date

UST-72 (3/01) Send copies to: Land Owner, regional office, Central Files, Permit Applicant, Lessee.

Contaminated Soil PermitsUST-71

September 1, 2003

North Carolina Division of Waste ManagementUST-71 Certificate of Approval for Storage/Treatment of Soil Containing Petroleum Products

Of 50 Cubic Yards or Less Temporary Storage Other (explain below)

Approval is Hereby Granted To:Name:____________________________________ Phone Number:_____________Address: ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

for the storage/treatment of approximately ________ cubic yards of contaminated soil as specified below:

Type of Contaminants: ____________________________________________________________________________Location of Source of Contaminant(s) (including business/owner name): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address of Source of Contaminant: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________County: ____________________________

Method of Storage/Treatment: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Location(s) where contaminated soil will be stored or applied of (map(s) must be provided): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This approval is based upon information provided to the Regional Supervisor, __________________ Regional Office, bythe responsible party, who hereby agrees to conduct the approved soil management activities in accordance withapplicable state, local or federal requirements and additionally agrees to abide by any special conditions or limitationsspecified below and on the second page of this form. (NOTE: If the contaminated soil to be managed is regulatedunder Subtitles C or D of RCRA, then the soil shall not be stored or treated without written permission from theNC Division of Waste Management.)

Special Conditions, Limitations or Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Certificate of Approval issued this the __________ day of __________________, 20___.

______________________________________ ____________________________________Signature of DWM Representative Signature of Responsible Party

___________________________ Regional Office

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Certificate #__________________

Contaminated Soil PermitsUST-71

September 1, 2003

UST-71 Certificate of Approval for Storage/Treatment of Soil Containing Petroleum ProductsSpecial Conditions, Limitations or Comments (continued):

Soil Quarantine requirements 15A NCAC 2H .0217(f)Land Use Agreement as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(12)(a)(vii)Performance Standards 15A NCAC 2H .0217(f)Buffer Requirements (NCAC 15A 2H .0219(j)):

a)100 feet from any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership or which is tobe sold;

b)100 feet between the application area and any public or private water supply, including wells;c)100 feet between application area and waters classified as WS-II, WS-III, or B;d)100 feet between the application area and the normal high water levels of waters classified as SA or SB;e)100 feet between application area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainage way;f) 50 feet between application area and property lines;g)10 feet between application area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (up slope);h)25 feet between application area and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (down slope) and any

groundwater drainage systems; and i) 10 feet of area shall be maintained around the application area with a permanent vegetative cover to be

included within any of the existing buffers where applicable.

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UST – 70 (modified 08/01/03) September 1, 2003Page 1 of 11

North Carolina Division of Waste ManagementUST-70 Non-Discharge Permit Application for Soil Remediation Projects

Page 1 of 11THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY - OR TYPE - ALL INFORMATION.SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THIS FORM.

Date of Application: __________________ Application No. (to be completed by DWM): ________________

Application Fee Submitted: $ _____________ (see page 5 of this form).

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. Applicant (corporation, individual or other): ________________________________________________

2. Facility Owner or Signing Official's Name and Title (the person legally responsible for the facility and its

compliance):________________________________________________________________________

3. Mailing Address of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: ____________

Telephone No.: (_____)_____________________________

4. Is the applicant a public _____ or private _____ entity?

5. County where land application site or facility is located: ______________________________________

6. Project Name (Specify the name of the facility or site proposed for remediation, treatment, or storage of

soil):________________________________________________________________________________

7. Facility Address: ______________________________________________________________________

II. PERMIT INFORMATION:

1. Specify whether project is: _____new; _____renewal; _____modification.

2. If this application is being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the

existing permit number _____________ and issuance date ________________

3. Does the applicant possess other permits for storage, treatment, or disposal of contaminated soil? If yes,

please list the permit numbers: ___________________________________________________________

4. What type of soil remediation permit is being requested? Please attach the appropriate Soil Remediation

Projects Attachment Form (see below).

a. ___Land Application at Minimum Rate (i.e., less than or equal to 1 inch thickness). Use

ATTACHMENT I.

b. ___Land Application at Conventional Rates (i.e., greater than 1 inch but less than or equal to 4 inches).

Use ATTACHMENT I.

c. ___Containment and Treatment Facility (includes bioremediation or composting in enclosed or openstructures). Use ATTACHMENT II.



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d. ___ Storage/Utilization at Production Facility (i.e., brick/asphalt production facility). Use

ATTACHMENT II.

e. ___ Incineration or other Thermal Destruction or Consumption Facility. Use ATTACHMENT III.

____ Stationary Facility ____ Mobile Facility

5. Is the facility to be permitted considered a "Dedicated Facility"? _____Yes _____No

[ NOTE: A "Dedicated Facility" is defined as a facility or land application site

that is designed to receive contaminated soil on a repetitive basis, and may

include conventional rate land application, production facility storage or

containment and treatment methodologies.]

6. Is a copy of the notice (for land application) that the applicant intends to apply for a land application permit

attached? Has evidence that the notice was sent to each city and county government having jurisdiction over the land

on which treatment is proposed been provided? (General Statute 143-215.1 (d) (2))

III. CONTAMINATED SOIL INFORMATION (Not applicable to multiple-source facilities and mobile

incineration units, which will be listed on a case-by-case basis.)

1. For the source of contaminated soil that is a part of this project, list the following information for each:

Site where soil originated Incident No. (if known) Volume of Soil(in cubic yards)

a.

b.

c.

2. List the contaminants found in the contaminated soil: _________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Describe the type/nature of the contaminants (virgin petroleum product, non-virgin petroleum product,

UST release, spill, etc.): ________________________________________________________________

Will a TCLP analysis be required pursuant to the Soil Remediation Permitting Guidelines, North Carolina

Underground Storage Tank Section? ____YES ____NO. If yes, please attach a copy of all TCLP analyses.



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4. Has the contaminated soil been excavated and is it temporarily being stored? _____YES _____NO.

If yes, is the contaminated soil stored on the site of origin (Y/N)_____?

If soil is being stored at another location, give the location, county, and any applicable permit number

associated with the offsite storage: ________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Describe the proposed method of transportation of contaminated soil from the site of origin to the final

application and/or disposal site: ___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Please list the range of concentrations of volatile and semi-volatile hydrocarbons and Total Petroleum

Hydrocarbons (TPH) below for each source of contaminated soil (not applicable to dedicated facilities):

What analytical methods were used? _________________________.

ATTACH COPIES OF ALL LABORATORY ANALYSES

Source of Contaminated Soil(As listed in question III.1) Concentration (ppm)a.

b.

c.

d.

Additional sources may be listed as an attachment to this application form.



Page 4 of 11IV. DESIGN ENGINEER'S INFORMATION:

All applications for treatment and storage of petroleum-contaminated soil, except land application of soil

and associated activities as defined by 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(1)(A)(iii)(II) [i.e., excluding projects

proposing land application of contaminated soil, when no storage units are being proposed and no

treatment of the material is being proposed other than that provided by the soil and exposure to the

atmosphere] shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in this state.

1. Name and Complete Address of Engineering Firm: __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Print Name of Design Engineer: _________________________________________________________

3. North Carolina Professional Engineer Registration Number: ___________________________________

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION:

I, ____________________________________________ attest that this application for __________________

______________________________________________________________________________ has been

reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that, to the best of

my knowledge, the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations and

guidelines. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other

professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this

material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.

North Carolina Professional Engineer's Registration No. __________________________________________

Print Name of Engineer: ___________________________________________________________________

Seal and Signature (specify date)

THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF WASTEMANAGMENT UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS REQUIRED BY RULES ARE INCLUDEDWITH THE PROJECT SUBMITTAL.



Page 5 of 11Required Items

a) One original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application form.

b) The appropriate permit processing fee, as specified below:1. $400 for new applications, modifications or late renewals,2. $200 for timely renewals without modifications, and3. $100 for permittee name changes only.

c) Two sets of detailed plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina Professional Engineer[excluding projects listed in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(d)(1)(A)(iii)(II), i.e., excluding projects proposing landapplication of contaminated soil, when no storage units are being proposed and no treatment of the material isbeing proposed other than that provided by the soil and exposure to the atmosphere]. The plans must include ageneral location map; topographic map; a site map which indicates where soil borings were advanced; a mapshowing the application site or treatment/storage facility; buffers; all property lines; wells; surface waterbodies and drainage features; and detailed plans of all treatment units, leachate collection and treatment, andsoil handling equipment. Each sheet of the plans and the first page of the specifications must be signed andsealed.

d) Two copies of any of the following items applicable to the treatment/storage alternative must be submitted as apart of the signed and sealed supporting documents:1. All attachments associated with the proposed remediation alternative;2. Analytical data to confirm the levels of contamination in the soil, per the “UST Section Guidelines forSampling,” September 1, 2003 or subsequent editions;3. Calculations associated with the treatment method demonstrating the proposed remediation system willremediate the contaminated soil;4. A report (prepared and signed by a soil scientist licensed by the State of North Carolina) of the nativesoil which describes the texture, color, structure, restrictive horizons (if any), seasonal high water table,hydraulic conductivities, etc.; and5. Epidemiological information for any additives used to enhance remediation of contaminated soil. Thisinformation may include documented approval received from other governing agencies.

Although certain documentation is developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under thesignature and seal of a North Carolina Professional Engineer signifies that he or she has reviewed this materialand has judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.

e) Two copies of the existing permit for renewals or modifications of an existing permit.

f) A permit application for the treatment of petroleum-contaminated soil by land application cannot be acceptedunless it is accompanied by a copy of a notice and evidence that the notice was sent to each city and countygovernment having jurisdiction over the land on which treatment is proposed. This notice shall state in writing inaccordance with General Statute 143-215.1 (d) (2), that the applicant intends to apply for a land applicationpermit.

APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:

I, ______________________________________________, attest that this application has been reviewed by meand is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this applicationare not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this applicationwill be returned as incomplete.

Signature ____________________________________________________ Date _________________

THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION ANDMATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE1 OF THE GUIDELINES. (ALL APPLICATIONS FOR FACILITIES INVOLVING MOBILE THERMALDESTRUCTION OR CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE: UST SECTION, 1637 MAILSERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NC 27699-1637.)



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SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM -- ATTACHMENT I.DESIGN INFORMATION FOR LAND APPLICATION SYSTEMS:Land Application: _____Minimum Rate _____Conventional Rate

1. Slope of the site: _________%.

2. Predominant Soil Series Name(s): ________________________________________ (from soil borings or

SCS maps).

3. Depth to any seasonal high water table ___________ feet below land surface.

Depth to the static water table ___________ feet below land surface.

Depth to bedrock or saprolite ___________ feet below land surface (if less than 20 feet).

How was this information obtained and what sources were used? ___________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Size of land application area: ____________________ square feet or acres (circle one).

Thickness of contaminated soil application: ____________ inches (not to exceed four inches).

5. Type of fertilizers added and amount:

Type __________________________________ Amount _______________ pounds.

6. Amount of lime to be added: _________________________ pounds per acre.

7. Type of vegetative cover to be established:_____________________________________________________.

8. Are other contaminated soil application sites contiguous to the subject land application site? ___YES ___NO.

NOTE: If more than one contiguous acre of land is utilized, documentation must be provided which verifiesthat the applicant is working with the appropriate regional engineer of the Division of Land Resources onan erosion control plan.

9. The land application site must conform to the following buffers:

a) 100 feet from any habitable residence under separate ownership or to be sold;

b) 100 feet between the disposal area and any public or private water supply, including wells;

c) 100 feet between the disposal area and waters classified as WS-II, WS-III or B;

d) 100 feet between the disposal area and the normal high water levels of waters classified as SA or SB;

e) 100 feet between the disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainage way;

f) 50 feet between the disposal area and property lines;

g) 10 feet between the disposal area and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope);

h) 25 feet between the disposal area and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and

any groundwater drainage systems.

i) 10 feet of area shall be maintained around the disposal area with a permanent grass cover to be included

within any of the existing buffers.

NOTE: If applicable, the Compliance boundary requirements are specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L,Groundwater Classifications and Standards.



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10. If any of the buffers specified above are not being met, please explain how the proposed buffers will provideequal or better protection of the waters of the state with no increased potential for nuisance conditions. ________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

11. The land application of contaminated soil in watersheds classified as WS-I is prohibited. Specify the nameand classification of the closest downslope surface waters (as established by the Environmental ManagementCommission) to the land application site. _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: A permit application for the treatment of petroleum-contaminated soil by land application cannot be acceptedunless it is accompanied by a copy of a notice and evidence that the notice was sent to each city and countygovernment having jurisdiction over the land or which treatment is proposed. This notice shall state in writing, inaccordance with General Statute 143-215.1 (d) (2), that the applicant intends to apply for a land application permit.

12. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ DATE ______________



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SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM -- ATTACHMENT II.DESIGN INFORMATION FOR CONTAINMENT AND TREATMENT (Of Any Kind) ANDSTORAGE/UTILIZATION AT PRODUCTION FACILITIES:

Please check as appropriate: ____ Containment and Treatment ____ Storage/Utilization at Production Facilities

1. Fully describe the proposed containment/treatment/storage facilities including pertinent design considerations.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Fully describe the liner system used in the design, including type of liner, thickness and permeability.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

3. Fully describe any cover or roof on the facility (if applicable). _____________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

4. Is a leachate expected from the proposed design? ___YES ___NO. If yes, describe the proposed methods of

leachate collection, treatment, final disposal and contingency plans in case of spillage.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________



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5. Does the treatment of contaminated soil include the incorporation of any additives (bulking agents, nutrientfertilizers, pH adjustment materials, microbiological cultures, etc.)? ____YES ____NO. If yes, fully describeeach additive. _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: An epidemiological assessment and approval of any or all additives used in the remediation processmay be required.

6. Are the soils being treated/stored in an enclosed structure (a structure with an impermeable floor, completeroof and sidewalls)? ____YES ____NO. If yes, the Division of Air Quality may require permitting of thefacility. Is an air quality permit required for this facility? ____YES ____NO. The applicant must contact theappropriate Regional Air Quality Supervisor to make this determination.

7. The soil remediation facility must conform to the following buffers:

a) 100 feet from any habitable residence under separate ownership or to be sold;b) 100 feet between the facility and any public or private water supply, including wells;c) 100 feet between the facility and waters classified as WS-II, WS-III or B;d) 100 feet between the facility and the normal high water levels of waters classified as SA or SB;e) 100 feet between the facility and any stream, lake, river or natural drainage way;f) 50 feet between the facility and property lines;g) 10 feet between the facility and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope);h) 25 feet between the facility and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and any

groundwater drainage systems;i) 10 feet of area shall be maintained around the disposal area with a permanent grass cover to be included

within any of the existing buffers.

8. If any of the buffers specified above are not being met, please explain how the proposed buffers will provideequal or better protection of the waters of the State with no increased potential for nuisance conditions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

9. For containment and treatment permit applications, please describe the method and location for the disposal ofthe soil once remediated (i.e., future use). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: ________________________________________ DATE _______________

11. ENGINEER'S SIGNATURE AND SEAL: ______________________________ DATE _______________



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SOIL REMEDIATION PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM -- ATTACHMENT III.DESIGN INFORMATION FOR INCINERATION OR OTHER THERMAL DESTRUCTIONOR CONSUMPTION FACILITIES

1. Type of facility: ____Stationary Facility ____Mobile Unit

2. Fully describe the proposed treatment system including design considerations, any storage of soil before and

after treatment, and proposed treatment levels. __________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

3. Describe any measures taken to eliminate exposure to the weather and any measures to collect, treat and

dispose of leachate, and contingency plans for spillage. ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

4. For stationary facilities: Describe the site conditions, including: native soil; surface drainage features;

proximity to property lines, wells, or surface waters; slope; depth to groundwater and seasonal high water

table; and any other site conditions that may be affected by the proposed remediation facilities. ___________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

5. Will the facility require the _____issuance of an air quality permit or _____registration of the facility? The

Division of Air Quality must be contacted to make this determination. If a permit is required, has an

application been submitted for the proposed remediation project? ____YES ____NO Please list permit

application number or permit issuance number as appropriate. ______________________________________



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6. The remediation facility must conform to the following buffers:

a) 100 feet from any habitable residence under separate ownership or to be sold;b) 100 feet between the facility and any public or private water supply, including wells;c) 100 feet between the facility and waters classified as WS-II, WS-III or B;d) 100 feet between the facility and the normal high water levels of waters classified as SA or SB;e) 100 feet between the facility and any stream, lake, river or natural drainage way;f) 50 feet between the facility and property lines;g) 10 feet between the facility and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope);h) 25 feet between the facility and any surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and any

groundwater drainage systems.

7. If any of the buffers specified above can not be met, please explain how the proposed buffers will provideequal or better protection of the waters of the State with no increased potential for nuisance conditions._______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Mobile facilities will also require the issuance of a Certificate of Approval by the appropriate regionaloffice for each site to be remediated.

8. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: ________________________________________ DATE _______________

9. ENGINEER'S SIGNATURE AND SEAL: _______________________________ DATE _______________

UST 59 Reporting Form September 1, 2003

SUBMIT FORM ON YELLOW PAPER ONLYMail Original DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

UST SECTION GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING to UST SECTION

COMPLIANCE REPORT FORM 1637 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1637 PHONE: (919) 733-8486

FACILITY INFORMATION Please Print Clearly or Type

Facility Name: PERMIT #: EXPIRATION DATE:Permit Name (if different): Non-Discharge UICFacility Address: NPDES

(Street) County TYPE OF PERMITTED OPERATION BEING MONITORED(City) (State) (Zip) Lagoon Remediation - Inflitration Gallery

Contact Person: Telephone#: Spray Field Remediation - Well Location/Site Name: No. of Wells to be Sampled: Rotary Distributor Land Application of Sludge

(from Permit) Other:

Well Identification Number (from Permit): For Groundwater Treatment SystemsWell Depth: ft. Well Diameter: in. Check One: NOTE: Values should reflect dissolved andScreened Interval: ft. to ft. Influent (98) colloidal concentrations.Depth to Water Level: ft. below measuring point. Effluent (99) Date sample collected:Measuring Point is ft. above land surface. Date sample analyzed:Gallons of water purged before sampling: Laboratory Name:Field analysis: Temp. C pH Specific Conductance uMhos Certification No.

Odor Appearance

PARAMETERS (Samples for metals were collected unfiltered YES NO and field acidified YES NOCOD mg/l Nitrite (NO2) as N mg/l Ni - Nickel mg/lColiform: MF Fecal /100ml Nitrate (NO3) ( as N mg/l Pb - Lead mg/lColiform: MF Total /100ml Phosphorus: Total as P mg/l Zn - Zinc mg/l(Note: Use MPN method for highly turbid samples.) Orthophosphate mg/l Ammonia Nitrogen mg/lDissolved Solids: Total mg/l A l- Aluminum mg/l Other (Specify Compounds and Concentration Units)pH (when analyzed) units Ba - Barium mg/lTOC mg/l Ca - Calcium mg/lChloride mg/l Cd - Cadmium mg/l ORGANICS: (GC,GC/MS,HPLC)Arsenic mg/l Chromium: Total mg/l (Specify test and method #. Attach lab report.)Grease and Oils mg/l Cu - Copper mg/l Report Attached? Yes NoPhenol mg/l Fe - Iron mg/l VOC : method #=Sulfate mg/l Hg - Mercury mg/l : method #=Specific Conductance uMhos K - Potassium mg/l : method #=Total Ammonia mg/l Mg - Magnesium mg/l : method #=TKN as N mg/l Mn - Manganse : method #=

: method #=

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information submitted in this report is true, accurate and complete, and that the laboratory analytical data was producedusing approved methods of analysis by a North Carolina DWQ certified laboratory. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,Including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.

Permittee (or Authorized Agent) Name and Title - Please print or type

UST-59 Rev.09/03 Signature of Permittee (or Authorized Agent) (Date)

EPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Reporting Form September 1, 2003

EPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Laboratory Reporting FormClient Name _____________________________________ Laboratory Name _______________________________Project Name ____________________________________ NC Certification # (Lab) __________________________Site Location ____________________________________ Sample Matrix _________________________________

Method for Ranges: MADEP EPH EPH Surrogate StandardsAliphatic:Aromatic:EPH Fractionation Surrogates#1:#2:Hydrocarbon Ranges Units of Measure MDL RL BlankC9 - C18 Aliphatics*C19 - C36 Aliphatics*C11 - C22 Aromatics*Total TPHSample Surrogate Acceptance Range 40-140% 40-140% 40-140% 40-140%

Fractionation Surrogate Acceptance Range 40-140% 40-140% 40-140% 40-140%

* Unadjusted value. Exclude the concentration of surrogate(s) and/or concentrations of other ranges that elute within the range.MDL = Method Detection Limit RL = Reporting Limit Blank = Higher of Laboratory Method Blank or other associated blank EPH rev. 09/03

Were all performance standards for required QA/QC procedures achieved? Yes No Details AttachedWas blank correction applied as a significant modification of the method ? Yes NoWere any significant modifications to the EPH method made? Yes No Details Attached

Date Received Date Extracted Date Analyzed

Fractionation Surrogate #2 % Recovery

Aliphatic Surrogate % Recovery

% Dry SolidsDilution Factor

Aromatic Surrogate % Recovery

Fractionation Surrogate #1 % Recovery

Sample Information and Analytical ResultsSample IdentificationDate Collected

VPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Reporting Form September 1, 2003

Client Name _____________________________________ Laboratory Name _______________________________Project Name ____________________________________ N.C. Certification # (Lab) __________________________Site Location ____________________________________ Sample Matrix _________________________________

Hydrocarbon Ranges Units of Measure MDL RL BlankC5 - C8 Aliphatics**C9 - C12 Aliphatics**C9 - C10 Aromatics**Sample Surrogate Acceptance Range 70-130% 70-130% 70-130% 70-130%

* Option 1 = Methanol field preservation Option 2 = Pre-weighed empty VOA vial Option 3 = Sampling Device (indicate type) ** Unadjusted value. Exclude concentration of surrogate(s), internal standards, and/or other ranges that elute in the range.MDL = Method Detection Limit RL = Reporting Limit Blank = Higher of Laboratory Method Blank or Trip Blank (indicate which)VPH rev. 09/03Were all performance standards for required QA/QC procedures achieved? Yes No Details AttachedWere any significant modifications to the VPH method made? No Yes Details Attached

Aromatic Surrogate % Recovery - PIDAliphatic Surrogate % Recovery - FID

Collection Option (for soil)*

Aliphatic:Aromatic:

% Dry SolidsDilution Factor

Date Collected VPH Surrogate Standards

VPH (Aliphatics/Aromatics) Laboratory Reporting Form

Sample Information and Analytical ResultsMethod for Ranges: MADEP VPH Sample Identification

Date Received Date Extracted Date Analyzed

GW 1 Well Construction Record September 1, 2003

WELL CONSTRUCTION RECORD

North Carolina - Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality - Groundwater SectionWELL CONTRACTOR (INDIVIDUAL) NAME (print)_______________________________________________ CERTIFICATION #________

WELL CONTRACTOR COMPANY NAME ________________________________________________________PHONE # ( )____________

STATE WELL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT# _________________________ASSOCIATED WQ PERMIT# ______________________________(if applicable) (if applicable)

1. WELL USE (Check Applicable Box): Residential Municipal/Public Industrial Agricultural Monitoring Recovery Heat Pump Water Injection Other If Other, List Use______________________

2. WELL LOCATION: Nearest Town:____________________ County__________________________________________________________ (Street Name, Numbers, Community, Subdivision, Lot No., Zip Code) 3. OWNER:_________________________________________ Address _________________________________________

(Street or Route No.) ____________________________________________ City or Town State Zip Code (____)-__________________________ Area code- Phone number4. DATE DRILLED___________________5. TOTAL DEPTH:___________________6. DOES WELL REPLACE EXISTING WELL? YES NO 7. STATIC WATER LEVEL Below Top of Casing: _________FT.

(Use “+” if Above Top of Casing)8. TOP OF CASING IS __________ FT. Above Land Surface* *Top of casing terminated at/or below land surface requires a variance in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0118.9. YIELD (gpm): _________ METHOD OF TEST______________

10. WATER ZONES (depth): ________________________________ ____________________________

11. DISINFECTION: Type______________ Amount ____________12. CASING: Wall Thickness Depth Diameter or Weight/Ft. Material From_______ To_______ Ft.________ _______ _________ From_______ To_______ Ft.________ _______ _________ From_______ To_______ Ft.________ _______ _________13. GROUT: Depth Material Method From_______ To_______ Ft.______________ ____________ From_______ To_______ Ft.______________ ____________14. SCREEN: Depth Diameter Slot Size Material From_______ To_______ Ft.______in. ______ in. _________ From_______ To_______ Ft.______in. ______ in. _________15. SAND/GRAVEL PACK: Depth Size Material

From________To_______ Ft.________ ________________ From________To_______ Ft.________ ________________

16. REMARKS: ____________________________________________________________________________________

I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS WELL WAS CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 15A NCAC 2C, WELLCONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, AND THAT A COPY OF THIS RECORD HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE WELL OWNER

____________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PERSON CONSTRUCTING THE WELL DATE

Submit the original to the Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section, 1636 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone No. (919) 733-3221, within 30 days. GW-1 REV. 07/2001

Topographic/Land settingRidge Slope Valley Flat

(check appropriate box)Latitude/longitude of well location___________________________

(degrees/minutes/seconds)Latitude/longitude source: GPS Topographic map

(check box) DEPTH DRILLING LOG From To Formation Description__________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________ LOCATION SKETCHShow direction and distance in miles from at leasttwo State Roads or County Roads. Include the roadnumbers and common road names.

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Appendix B - NCDA & CS Certification Requirements forTransport of Soil from Quarantined Areas

Any soils originating from areas quarantined by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services shall becertified by the NCDA & CS for treatment prior to any transport of the petroleum contaminated soil. Requests forcertification should be directed to the local NCDA & CS field representative.

These summaries are provided for informational purposes only and as an aid in determining quarantine information.Please consult your local Plant Protection Specialist or the Plant Pest Administrator in Raleigh at 1-800-206-9333 or919-733-6930 for current information. Further information is also available on the NCDA & CS Web site athttp://www.ncagr.com/plantind/plant.htm .

Quarantine Information, NC County by County Listing

County Imported FireAnt* Witchweed**

Other NoxiousWeeds Gypsy Moth***

ANSON Yes No No NoASHE No No Yes NoAVERY No No Yes NoBEAUFORT Yes No No NoBERTIE Yes No No NoBLADEN Yes Yes Yes NoBRUNSWICK Yes No Yes NoBUNCOMBE No No Yes NoCABARRUS Yes No No NoCAMDEN Yes No No NoCARTERET Yes No No NoCHATHAM Yes No Yes NoCHEROKEE YesCHOWAN Yes No No NoCLAY YesCLEVELAND Yes No Yes NoCOLUMBUS Yes Yes Yes NoCRAVEN Yes No No NoCUMBERLAND Yes Yes Yes NoCURRITUCK Yes No No YesDARE Yes No No YesDUPLIN Yes No No NoDURHAM Yes No Yes NoEDGECOMBE Yes No No NoFORSYTH No No Yes NoGASTON Yes No Yes NoGRANVILLE No No Yes NoGREENE Yes No No NoHALIFAX No No Yes NoHARNETT Yes No No NoHAYWOOD No No Yes NoHENDERSON No No Yes NoHERTFORD Yes No No NoHOKE Yes No Yes NoHYDE Yes No Yes NoJACKSON No No Yes NoJOHNSTON Yes No No No


County Imported FireAnt* Witchweed**

Other NoxiousWeeds Gypsy Moth***

JONES Yes No No NoLEE Yes No No NoLENOIR Yes No No NoLINCOLN No No Yes NoMADISON No No Yes NoMARTIN Yes No No NoMECKLENBERG Yes No No NoMITCHELL No No Yes NoMONTGOMERY Yes No No NoMOORE Yes No No NoNASH Yes No No NoNEW HANOVER Yes No Yes NoNORTHAMPTON No No Yes NoONSLOW Yes No Yes NoORANGE Yes No Yes NoPAMLICO Yes No No NoPASQUOTANK Yes No No NoPENDER Yes Yes No NoPERQUIMANS Yes No Yes NoPITT Yes No No NoPOLK YesRANDOLPH Yes No Yes NoRICHMOND Yes No No NoROBESON Yes Yes No NoROWAN No No Yes NoRUTHERFORD No No Yes NoSAMPSON Yes Yes No NoSCOTLAND Yes No No NoSTANLY Yes No No NoTYRRELL Yes No Yes NoUNION Yes No No NoWAKE Yes No Yes NoWARREN No No Yes NoWASHINGTON Yes No No NoWATAUGA No No Yes NoWAYNE Yes No No NoWILSON YesYANCEY No No Yes No

A certificate or permit is required for all regulated articles (See “Imported Fire Ant Regulated Articles, WitchweedRegulated Articles, Noxious Weed Regulated Articles, and Gypsy Moth Regulated Articles”) moving from aquarantined area to a non-quarantined area. Please consult your local Plant Protection Specialist for additionalinformation.

* The counties of Bertie, Cabarrus, Camden, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Currituck, Dare, Durham, Edgecombe,Gaston, Hertford, Martin, Nash, Orange, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Randolph and Stanly are partially regulated.

** All counties in the Witchweed quarantine list are partially regulated.

*** Dare County is partially regulated.

Last Updated: January 14, 2003


Regulated Articles - Gypsy Moth

Movement of the pest Gypsy Moth or other Regulated Articles from Quarantine Areas [currently all of CurrituckCounty and that area of Dare County east of Currituck Sound and north of state road 1208 (Kitty Hawk Road) to theCurrituck County line is regulated], is prohibited except under certificate or permit. Certificates or permits may beobtained from a NCDA&CS Plant Protection Specialist in your area, or by contacting the Plant Protection Section at919-733-6932.

The Following Regulated Articles Require a Certificate or Permit Year-Round:

# The gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar Linnaeus) in any living stage of development. # Trees with roots, and shrubs with roots and persistent woody stems, except if greenhouse grown throughout the

year. # Logs and pulpwood, except if moved to a mill operating under a compliance agreement. # Firewood (unless moved as an outdoor household article). # Mobile homes and associated equipment. # Recreational vehicles and associated equipment (unless moving as an outdoor household article), moving from a

hazardous recreational vehicle site when the person in charge of the site has been notified. # Cut Christmas trees or trees without roots. # Any other products, articles, or means of conveyance, of any character whatsoever, when it is determined by an

inspector that any life stage of gypsy moth is in proximity to such articles and the articles present a high risk ofartificial spread of gypsy moth infestation and the person in possession thereof has been so notified.

For Additional Program Information Contact:Mike Massey - Gypsy Moth Program CoordinatorE-mail Address: [email protected]: NCDA&CSPlant Protection SectionPO Box 27647Raleigh, NC 27611Phone: (919) 733-3610 ext. 247Fax: (919) 733-1041


Regulated Articles - Imported Fire Ant

Movement of the pest, imported fire ant or other regulated articles from Quarantine Areas is prohibited except undercertificate or permit. Certificates or permits may be obtained from a NCDA&CS Plant Protection Specialist in yourarea, or by contacting the Plant Protection Section at 919-733-6932.


# The imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren, Solenopsis richteri Forel) in any living stage of development. # Soil, compost, decomposed manure, humus, muck and peat, separately or with other things. # Plants with roots with soil attached, and/or roots and rhizomes of plants with soil attached (example:

sweetpotatoes). # Grass sod. # Hay and straw. # Logs, pulpwood and stumpwood. # Used mechanized soil-moving equipment. # Any character whatsoever, not covered by items (1) to (7), when it is determined by an inspector that they

present a hazard of spread of imported fire ant and the person in possession thereof has been so notified.


The following regulated articles are exempt from certification and permit requirements from all regulated areasunder the applicable conditions prescribed in the Imported Fire Ant Regulations:

# Soil samples of one pound or less which are packaged so that no soil will be spilled in transit and are consignedto laboratories operating under compliance agreement.

# Soil samples of any size collected and shipped to any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers soil laboratory. # Compost, decomposed manure, humus and peat, if dehydrated, ground, pulverized or compressed. # Logs and pulpwood, provided the loading site has been treated. # Stumpwood, if free of excessive amounts of soil, provided the railroad loading site has been treated and the

stumpwood is consigned to a designated plant. # Used, mechanized soil-moving equipment, if cleaned and repainted. # Material being safely transported to a U.S. Department of Agriculture approved laboratory.

For Additional Information Contact:Gene Cross - Plant Pest AdministratorE-mail Address: [email protected]: NCDA&CSPlant Protection SectionPO Box 27647Raleigh, NC 27611-7647Phone: (919) 733-6930 ext. 231Fax: (919) 733-1041


Regulated Articles - Noxious Weeds

The movement of a Class A Noxious Weed or any regulated article infested with any Class A Noxious Weed isprohibited throughout the State, except under certificate or permit. Movement of a Class B Noxious Weed or otherRegulated Articles from Quarantine Areas is prohibited except under certificate or permit. Certificates or permitsmay be obtained from a NCDA&CS Plant Protection Specialist in your area, or by contacting the Plant ProtectionSection at 1-800-206-9333.


# Soil, compost, peat, humus, muck, decomposed manure, sand and gravel, either separately or mixed with otherarticles; except that potting soil commercially prepared and free of noxious weed seed, packaged and shipped inoriginal containers is not a regulated article.

# Nursery stock including growing media (houseplants grown in a home and not for sale are excluded). # Grass sod. # Used mechanized soil-moving equipment, cultivating equipment and harvesting machinery, except when

decontaminated and cleaned free of soil. # Hay, straw or other material of a similar nature. # Any means of conveyance of any noxious weed when such conveyance is determined by the NCDA&CS Plant

Pest Administrator to present a hazard of spread of noxious weeds and the person in possession of suchconveyance has been so notified.

North Carolina Noxious Weed List

Class A Noxious Weeds (Federally-listed species)Other Class A Noxious Weeds

Crassula helmsii (Swamp Stonecrop) Lagarosiphon spp. (African Elodea) Polygonum perfoliatum (Mile-a-Minute) Salvinia spp. (all except S. rotundifolia) (Water Fern)


Trapa spp. (Water-Chestnut)

Class B Noxious Weeds

Carduus acanthoides L. (Plumeless Thistle) Carduus nutans L. (Musk Thistle) Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. (Canada Thistle) Ludwigia uruguayensis (Camb.) Hara (Uruguay Waterprimrose) Lythrum spp.(Any Lythrum spp. not native to North Carolina) Myriophyllum spicatum L. (Eurasian Watermilfoil) Rorippa sylvestris (L.) Bess. (Yellow Fieldcress) Stachys floridana Shuttlew. (Florida Betony) Tribulus terrestris L. (Puncturevine)

Class C Noxious Weeds None.

For Additional Program Information Contact:Dr. David Patterson - Weed SpecialistE-mail Address: [email protected]: NCDA&CSPlant Protection SectionPO Box 27647Raleigh, NC 27611Phone: (919) 733-3610 ext. 246Fax: (919) 733-1041


Regulated Articles – Witchweed

Movement of the noxious weed, Witchweed or other regulated articles from Quarantine Areas into non-quarantinedareas is prohibited except under certificate or permit. Movement within the quarantine area may also be restricted ifarticles originate on infested properties and a hazard of spread exists. Certificates or permits may be obtained from aNCDA&CS Plant Protection Specialist in your area, or by contacting the Plant Protection Section at 1-800-206-9333.

The Following Regulated Articles Require a Certificate or Permit Year-Round Except as Indicated:

1. Soil, compost, decomposed manure, humus, muck and peat, separately or with other things; sand; and gravel.(Soil samples shipped to approved laboratories do not require attachment of certificate or permit. *)

2. Plants with roots. 3. Grass sod. 4. Plant crowns and roots for propagation. 5. True bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers of ornamental plants. 6. Root crops, except those from which all soil has been removed. 7. Peanuts in shells and peanut shells, except boiled or roasted peanuts. 8. Small grains, sorghum and soybeans. (Small grains are exempt if harvested in bulk or into new or treated

containers and if the grain and containers have not come in contact with soil or have been cleaned at adesignated facility and not exposed to infestation after cleaning.* Soybeans are exempt if an inspector hasdetermined that they were grown, harvested and handled in a manner to prevent contamination from witchweedseed.)

9. Hay, straw, fodder and plant litter of any kind. 10. Seed cotton and gin trash. (Seed cotton is exempt if moving to a designated gin.)* 11. Stumpwood.


12. Long green cucumbers, cantaloupes, peppers, squash, tomatoes and watermelons, except those from which allsoil has been removed.

13. Pickling cucumbers, string beans and field peas. (Pickling cucumbers, string beans and field peas are exempt ifwashed free of soil with running water and not exposed to infestation after cleaning.)

14. Cabbage, except firm heads with loose outer leaves removed. 15. Leaf tobacco, except flue-cured tobacco. 16. Ear corn, except shucked ear corn. 17. Used crates, boxes, burlap bags, cotton-picking sacks and other used farm-products containers. 18. Used farm tools. (Used farm tools are exempt if cleaned free of soil and not exposed to infestation after

cleaning.) 19. Used mechanized cultivating equipment and used harvesting equipment. (Used mechanized cultivating

equipment is exempt if cleaned free of soil and not exposed to infestation after cleaning.) 20. Used mechanized soil-moving equipment. (Used mechanized soil-moving equipment is exempt if cleaned free

of soil and not exposed to infestation after cleaning.) 21. Any other products, articles or means of conveyance, of any character whatsoever, not covered by the above

when it is determined by an inspector that they present a hazard of spread of witchweed and the person inpossession thereof has been so notified.

*Information as to designated laboratories, facilities, gins, oil mills, and processing plants may be obtained fromNCDA&CS, Plant Protection Section, Witchweed Eradication Project Field Offices(http://www.ncagr.com/plantind/plant/weed/witchre.htm ).

The Witchweed Eradication Project is a cooperative project of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and ConsumerServices, S.C. Department of Plant Industry and U.S. Department of Agriculture, APHIS, PPQ.

For Additional Program Information Contact:Dr. David Patterson - Weed SpecialistE-mail Address: [email protected]: NCDA&CSPlant Protection SectionPO Box 27647Raleigh, NC 27611Phone: (919) 733-3610 ext. 246Fax: (919) 733-1041


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