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Home My WebLink AboutZON2017-00010 Solid Waste Facility Permitt Public Health 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Solid Waste Facility Permit # SWF14-00007 Effective: February 1, 2017 Expires: January 31, 2018 Permit type: Intermediate Solid Waste Handling Facility — Drop Box Facility Name: Jefferson County Public Works, Solid Waste Drop Box Quilcene Facility Location: 295316 Hwy 101, Quilcene, WA 98376 Mailing address: 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Facility Contact: Tom Boatman, Solid Waste Manager Phone: (360) 385-9213 Facility Operator: Dennis Bates, Solid Waste Operations Coordinator Phone: (360) 385-9243 Annual Fee: $205.00 This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 173-350 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) under the authority of Chapter 70.95 of the Revised Code of Washington and Jefferson County Code 8.10.310. This permit is the property of Jefferson County Public Health and may be suspended or revoked for violations by the holder of any of the ordinances and regulations applicable. This permit is non- transferable and must be renewed annually. This facility shall operate in accordance with an approved plan of operation. The facility shall not operate without a current approved plan of operation. Deviations from or changes to the plan must be submitted in writing and approved by the health department prior to implementation. Further conditions of this permit are contained on the following pages. Thomas Locke M.D. Roger Parker Jefferson County Health Officer Environmental Health Specialist Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 Section 1. General Permit Conditions A. The holder of this permit shall comply with WAC 173-350-310 for Intermediate Solid Waste Handling Facilities and Jefferson County Code 8.10.3 10 for Intermediate Solid Waste Handling, as well as all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Where any conflicts between any regulations exist, the more stringent shall apply. It is the responsibility of the permittee to remain informed of these regulations. B. All conditions of this permit shall be binding in order for the permit to remain valid. The permittee shall bear responsibility for the actions and omissions of all facility agents and contractors. This condition shall remain in effect for the life of the facility, including closure activities. C. The permittee shall allow authorized representatives of Jefferson County Public Health or the State Department of Ecology to inspect the facility, equipment and records at any reasonable times, regardless of prior knowledge of the inspection. D. The permittee shall notify Jefferson County Public Health's Solid Waste office immediately of any spills, releases, contaminations, or threats to human health or the environment, while taking all necessary measures to protect the same. E. The Health Department may suspend or revoke this permit if the permittee: • fails to adhere to the terms of this permit and the approved plan of operation, • fails to meet all applicable regulations, or • fails to provide all information that could be deemed pertinent to the issuance of the permit in an accurate, complete form. F. If Jefferson County Public Health determines Jefferson County Public Works has violated or is violating a term of this permit, notification of the violation and an opportunity for voluntary correction will be provided. G. Any Jefferson County Public Health action to enforce this permit shall be subject to the notice and hearing provisions of Jefferson County Ordinance Chapter 8.10.950. H. Jefferson County Public Works shall file an application for renewal of this permit no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the permit. All terms and conditions of this permit shall continue in force and effect until Jefferson County Public Health issues the renewal permit, formally denies the permit, or issues a new permit for the facility under WAC 173-350-310. I. Should either party wish to amend this permit, it shall give notice to the other of the requested changes. The parties shall work together toward an agreement on permit revisions. If they do not reach agreement, and Jefferson County Public Health unilaterally changes the permit, the change will be subject to the appeal procedure outlined in Jefferson County Code 8.10.950(7). Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (t) 360-379-4487 Section 2. Specific Permit Conditions A. The permittee is authorized to operate an Intermediate Solid Waste Handling facility following the plan of operations approved 2010 and amendments. Only activities detailed in this plan are approved. B. The plan of operations is to be posted in the work place where personnel can readily refer to it and shall be provided upon request to Jefferson County Public Health. C. The permittee is charged with informing all agents and contractors of the conditions of the plan of operations. D. This permit or a valid copy shall be displayed in a manner which allows easy access by facility personnel. Section 3. Minimum Performance Standards A. Per WAC 173-350-040, the permittee and all agents or contractors shall: 1) Design, construct, operate, and close the facility in a manner that does not pose a threat to human health or the environment; 2) Comply with chapter 90.48 RCW, Water Pollution Control and implementing regulations, including chapter 173-200 WAC, Water Quality Standards for Ground Waters of the State of Washington; 3) Conform to the approved local comprehensive solid waste management plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 70.95 RCW, Solid Waste Management — Reduction and Recycling; and 4) Not cause any violation of emission standards or ambient air quality standards at the property boundary of the facility and comply with Chapter 70.94 RCW, Washington Clean Air Act. 5) Comply with all other applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. B. Per WAC 173-350-360, the permittee and all agents or contractors shall: 1) Notify the department and the jurisdictional health department within thirty days prior to operation of the intent to operate a limited MRW facility with a description of the type and quantity of MRW to be handled; 2) Ensure waste at a limited MRW facility or product take -back center is handled in a manner that: Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 i. Prevents a spill or release of hazardous substances to the environment; ii. Prevents exposure of the public to hazardous substances; and iii. Results in delivery to a facility that meets the performance standards of WAC 173-350-040; iv. Ensure that containers and tanks holding MRW are maintained in good condition (e.g., no severe rusting or apparent structural defects); v. Provide secondary containment for containers and tanks capable of storing fifty-five gallons or more of liquid MRW; vi. Ensure the facility meets the performance standards of WAC 173-350- 040; vii. Notify the department and the jurisdictional health department of any failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this subsection within twenty-four hours of knowledge of an incident; viii. Allow inspections by the department and jurisdictional health department at reasonable times; ix. Maintain records of the amount and type of MRW received, and the final disposition of the MRW by amount and type; and x. Prepare and submit a copy of an annual report to the jurisdictional health department and the department by April 1 st on forms supplied by the department. The annual report shall cover the facility's activities during the previous calendar year. C. The permittee and all agents or contractors shall meet the operating standards of WAC 173-350-310(5) to control dust, nuisance odors and attraction of vectors. Section 4. Reporting A. Jefferson County Public Works shall maintain daily operating records on the weights and types of wastes received or removed from the facility. Facility inspection reports shall be maintained in the operating record. Significant deviations from the plan of operation shall be noted in the operating record. Records shall be kept for a minimum of five years and shall be available upon request by the jurisdictional health department for inspection purposes. B. Jefferson County Public Works shall submit an annual report for the preceding year to Jefferson County Public Health and to the Washington Department of Ecology during the Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 first calendar quarter of each year, by April 1. This report shall, at a minimum, include the annual quantity of solid waste handled and the type of waste recycled, stored or transferred at this facility. Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabillties Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 .7,; first calendar quarter of each year, by April 1. This report shall, at a minimum, include the annual quantity of solid waste handled and the type of waste recycled, stored or transferred at this facility. Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487