East Texas Regional Landfill - Permit Modification Application

ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc.
GEOTECHNICAL ‘ MATERIALS ‘ ENVIRONMENTAL ‘ DRILLING ‘ LANDFILLS
May 3, 2012
Tyler, Texas
Mrs. Christine M. Bergren
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Manager, Municipal Solid Waste Permits Section
Waste Permits Division, MC-124
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
Re:
IESI East Texas Regional Landfill – Rusk County
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) – Permit No. 1249B
RN 102379815/ CN 601668486
Landfill Gas Management Plan Modification Application
Incident Specific Remediation Plan
Dear Mrs. Bergren:
ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc. (ETTL) is providing the following Incident Specific
Remediation Plan as a permit modification to the designated facilities Landfill Gas Management
Plan (LGMP) on behalf of IESI TX Landfill LP.
The modification is required due to a verified methane exceedance detected within landfill gas
probe M2. The initial exceedance was detected during scheduled quarterly landfill gas
monitoring on December 14, 2011. In accordance with the LGMP, the facility conducted a
limited subsurface investigation on January 23, 2012. Landfill gas extraction trenches were
scheduled for installation during the week of February 7, 2012; however, during construction
solid waste was encountered between three (3) and ten (10) feet below ground surface in the
area. A request for an alternate schedule to demonstrate compliance was granted by the TCEQ
on March 7, 2012, allowing an additional 60 days to provide an Incident Specific Remediation
Plan as a permit modification with public notice.
This permit modification application is prepared to provide an Incident Specific Remediation
Plan as described within the facilities’ Landfill Gas Management Plan and TCEQ
correspondence. The Incident Specific Remediation Plan is identified as Appendix G3 within the
facilities approved Landfill Gas Management Plan.
210 Beech Street
Texarkana, Arkansas 71854
870-772-0013 Phone
870-216-2413 Fax
1717 East Erwin
Tyler, Texas 75702
903-595-4421 Phone
903-595-6113 Fax
w w w . e t t l i n c . c o m
707 West Cotton Street
Longview, Texas 75604-5505
903-758-0915 Phone
903-758-8245 Fax
Specific changes to the Landfill Gas Management Plan include the following:
(1) Incident Specific Remediation Plan integrated into the original Landfill Gas
Management Plan as Appendix G3.
(2) A description of investigation and remediation activities;
(3) Removal of an existing passive landfill gas trench system in order to remove solid
waste materials from the area;
(4) Removal of solid waste within the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2 and groundwater
monitoring well MW-12;
(5) Backfill of compacted clayey soils within the excavation area; and,
(6) Monthly monitoring of landfill gas probe M2 for six (6) months unless two (2)
consecutive monthly monitoring events show methane levels below five (5) percent. In
which case monitoring will revert to the normal quarterly schedule.
One (1) original and two (2) copies of the application, including the Part 1 (TCEQ-0650) Form, a
redline version showing changes to the original LGMP, and a final version of the LGMP are included
in this submittal. A property landownership map depicted landowners within 0.25 miles of the
facility, a cross-referenced list of landowners, an electronic (CD) copy of the landowner list, as well
as application fee documentation are also attached.
Sincerely,
ETTL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS INC.
C. Brandon Quinn, P.E., P.G.
Vice President
Manager of Engineering Services
ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc. ‘ 1717 E. Erwin ‘ Tyler, Texas 75702 ‘ 903-595-4421 Phone
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Permit Modification Application
Form 0650-Part 1
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Permit or Registration Application for
Municipal Solid Waste Facility
Part I
A.
General Information
Facility Name:
IESI East Texas Regional Landfill
Physical or Street Address (if available):
5155 FM 2867 East
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
Henderson
Rusk
TX
75654
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
903-889-2872
Charter Number:
131598000
If the application is submitted on behalf of a corporation, provide the Charter Number as recorded with the
Office of the Secretary of State for Texas.
Operator Name1:
Mailing Address:
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
(Area Code) FAX Number:
Charter Number:
IESI TX Landfill LP
2301 Eagle Parkway, Suite 200
Fort Worth
Tarrant
817-632-4000
817-632-4540
131598000
If the permittee is the same as the operator, type “Same as Operator”.
Permittee Name:
Same as Operator
Physical or Street Address (if available):
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
Charter Number:
TX
76177
TX
If the application is submitted by a corporation or by a person residing out of state, the applicant must
register an Agent in Service or Agent of Service with the Texas Secretary of State's office and provide a
complete mailing address for the agent. The agent must be a Texas resident.
Agent Name:
Thomas J. Fowler, VP, IESI TX GP Corporation
Mailing Address:
2301 Eagle Parkway, Suite 200
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
Fort Worth
Tarrant
TX
76177
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
817-632-4000
(Area Code) FAX Number:
817-632-4540
Application Type:
Permit
Registration
Major Amendment
Modification
w/Public Notice
w/out Public Notice
1
Minor Amendment
Temporary Authorization
Notice of Deficiency Response
The operator has the duty to submit an application if the facility is owned by one person and operated by another
[30 TAC 305.43(b)]. The permit will specify the operator and the owner who is listed on this application [Section
361.087 Texas Health and Safety Code].
TCEQ-0650, Part I Application (rev. 12/12/08)
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Facility Classification:
Type I
Type I AE
Type IV
Type IV AE
Type V
Type VI
Type IX
Activities covered by this application (check all that apply):
Storage
Processing
Disposal
Waste management units covered by this application (check all that apply):
Containers
Tanks
Incinerators
Composting
Other (Specify)
Other (Specify)
Surface
Impoundments
Type IV
Demonstration
Unit
Other (Specify)
Other (Specify)
Landfills
Type IX
Energy/Material
Recovery
Is this submittal part of a Consolidated Permit Processing request, in accordance with 30 TAC Chapter
33?
Yes
No
If yes, state the other TCEQ program authorizations requested.
Provide a brief description of the portion of the facility covered by this application. For amendments,
modifications, and temporary authorizations, provide a brief description of the exact changes to the
permit or registration conditions and supporting documents referenced by the permit or registration.
Also, provide an explanation of why the amendment, modification, or temporary authorization is
requested.
This permit modification application is prepared to provide an Incident Specific Remediation Plan in
response to a verified methane exceedance within landfill gas probe M2. The Incident Specific
Remediation Plan is identified as Appendix G3 within the facilities approved Landfill Gas Management
Plan. Specific changes to the Landfill Gas Management Plan include the following:
(1) Incident Specific Remediation Plan integrated into the original Landfill Gas Management Plan as
Appendix G3; (2) A description of investigation and remediation activities; (3) Removal of an existing
passive landfill gas trench system in order to remove solid waste materials from the area; (4) Removal
of solid waste within the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2 and groundwater monitoring well MW-12;
(5) Backfill of compacted clayey soils within the excavation area; and, (6) Monthly monitoring of
landfill gas probe M2 for six months unless two consecutive monthly monitoring events show methane
levels below five percent. In which case monitoring will revert to the normal quarterly schedule.
Does the application contain confidential Material?
Yes
No
If yes, cross-reference the confidential material throughout the application and submit as a separate
document or binder conspicuously marked “CONFIDENTIAL.”
Alternative Language Notice Instructions
For certain permit applications, public notice in an alternate language is required. If an elementary school
or middle school nearest to the facility offers a bilingual program, notice may be required to be published
in an alternative language. The Texas Education Code, upon which the TCEQ alternative language
notice requirements are based, trigger a bilingual education program to apply to an entire school district
should the requisite alternative language speaking student population exist. However, there may not
exist any bilingual students at a particular school within a district which is required to offer the bilingual
education program. For this reason, the requirement to publish notice in an alternative language is
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triggered if the nearest elementary or middle school, as a part of a larger school district, is required to
make a bilingual education program available to qualifying students and either the school has students
enrolled at such a program on-site, or has students who attend such a program at another location in
satisfaction of the school's obligation to provide such a program as a member of a triggered district.
If it is determined that an alternative language notice is required, the applicant is responsible for ensuring
that the publication in the alternate language is complete and accurate in that language. Electronic
versions of the Spanish template examples are available from the TCEQ to help the applicant complete
the publication in the alternative language.
Alternative Language Notice Application Form:
Alternative language notice confirmation for this application: Not applicable-Publication is not required
for this permit modification.
1.
Is a bilingual program required by the Texas Education Code in the school district where
the facility is located?
YES
NO
(If NO, alternative language notice publication not required)
2.
If YES to question 1, are students enrolled in a bilingual education program at either the
elementary school or the middle school nearest to the facility?
YES
NO
(IF YES to questions 1 and 2, alternative language publication is required; If NO to question 2, then
consider the next question)
3.
If YES to question 1, are there students enrolled at either the elementary school or the
middle school nearest to the facility who attend a bilingual education program at another
location?
YES
NO
(If Yes to questions 1 and 3, alternative language publication is required; If NO to question 3, then
consider the next question)
4.
If YES to question 1, would either the elementary school or the middle school nearest to
the facility be required to provide a bilingual education program but for the fact that it
secured a waiver from this requirement, as available under 19 TAC '89.1205(g)?
YES
NO
(If Yes to questions 1 and 4, alternative language publication is required; If NO to question 4, alternative
language notice publication not required)
If a bilingual education program(s) is provided by either the elementary school or the middle school
nearest to the facility, which language(s) is required by the bilingual program?
Note: Applicants for new permits and major amendments must make a copy of the administratively
complete application available at a public place in the county where the facility is, or will be, located for
review and copying by the public. Not applicable for this permit modification.
Public place where administratively complete permit application will be located.
Public Place (e.g., public library, county
court house, city hall, etc.):
Mailing Address:
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
TCEQ-0650, Part I Application (rev. 12/12/08)
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Except for Type I AE and Type IV AE landfill facilities, for permits, registrations, amendments, and
modifications requiring public notice, provide the URL address of a publicly accessible internet web
site where the application and all revisions to that application will be posted.
http://www.ettlinc.com/publicnotices
B.
Facility Location
Local Government Jurisdiction: Rusk County
Within City Limits of: None
Within Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of City of:
None
Is the proposed municipal or industrial solid waste disposal or processing facility located in an area in
which the governing body of the municipality or county has prohibited the disposal or processing of
municipal or industrial solid waste? (If YES, provide a copy of the ordinance or order):
YES
NO
Provide a description of the location of the facility with respect to known or easily identifiable
landmarks.
The facility is located approximately 1.25 miles east of the intersection of FM 2867 and FM 840.
The facility is located approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Henderson, Texas.
Detail the access routes from the nearest United States or state highway to the facility.
From Henderson, east on FM 840, continuing east for approximately 1.25 miles on FM 2867 after the
FM 840 and FM 2867 intersection. The facility is located at 5155 FM 2867 on the north side of FM
2867.
Provide the latitudinal and longitudinal geographic coordinates of the facility.
Latitude
N 32o07’ 35”
Longitude
W 94o 42’ 34”
Elevation (above msl) 465 feet
Is the facility within the Coastal Management Program boundary?
Texas Department of Transportation District Location:
TXDOT District Name & Number:
Tyler District #10
District Engineer’s Name:
Randy Hopmann, P.E.
Street or P. O. Box:
2709 West Front Street
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
Tyler
Smith
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
903-510-9100
(Area Code) FAX Number:
903-510-9158
Yes
No
TX
75702
The local governmental authority or agency responsible for road maintenance:
Agency Name
Texas Department of Transportation
Contact Person’s Name:
Daryl Daigle, Jr. (Area Maintenance Supervisor)
Street or P. O. Box:
3100 FM 225
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
Henderson
Rusk
TX
75652
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
903-657-4521
(Area Code) FAX Number:
903-910-9158
State Representative:
District Number:
State Representative’s Name:
District Office Address:
TCEQ-0650, Part I Application (rev. 12/12/08)
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Chuck Hopson
214 South Main Street
Page 4
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
(Area Code) FAX Number:
Jacksonville
Cherokee
903-541-2250
903-586-0823
TX
State Senator:
District Number:
State Senator’s Name:
District Office Address:
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
(Area Code) FAX Number:
1
Kevin Eltife
3304 South Broadway Avenue, Suite 103
Tyler
Smith
Tx
903-596-9122
903-596-9189
Council of Government (COG) Information:
COG Name:
COG Representative’s Name:
COG Representative’s Title:
Street or P. O. Box:
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
(Area Code) FAX Number:
East Texas Council of Governments
David A. Cleveland
Executive Director
3800 Stone Road
Kilgore
Gregg
TX
903-984-8641
903-983-1440
River Basin Information:
River Authority:
Contact Person’s Name:
Watershed Sub-Basin Name:
Street or P. O. Box:
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
(Area Code) FAX Number:
Angelina and Neches River Authority
Jody Anderson (President)
None
P.O. Box 387/210 East Lufkin Avenue
Lufkin
Angelina
TX
903-632-7795
903-632-2564
75766
75701
75662
75902/75901
This site is located in the following District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Albuquerque, NM
Ft. Worth, TX
Galveston, TX
Tulsa, OK
C.
Maps
General
For permits, registrations, and amendments only, submit a topographic map, ownership map, county
highway map, or a map prepared by a registered professional engineer or a registered surveyor which
shows the facility and each of its intake and discharge structures and any other structure or location
regarding the regulated facility and associated activities. Maps must be of material suitable for a
permanent record, and shall be on sheets 8-1/2 inches by 14 inches or folded to that size, and shall be on
a scale of not less than one inch equals one mile. The map shall depict the approximate boundaries of
the tract of land owned or to be used by the applicant and shall extend at least one mile beyond the tract
boundaries sufficient to show the following:
each well, spring, and surface water body or other water in the state within the map area;
the general character of the areas adjacent to the facility, including public roads, towns and the
nature of development of adjacent lands such as residential, commercial, agricultural,
recreational, undeveloped, etc;
the location of any waste disposal activities conducted on the tract not included in the application;
and
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the ownership of tracts of land adjacent to the facility and within a reasonable distance from the
proposed point or points of discharge, deposit, injection, or other place of disposal or activity.
General location maps
For permits, registrations, and amendments only, submit at least one general location map at a scale of
one-half inch equals one mile. This map shall be all or a portion of a county map prepared by Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT). If TxDOT publishes more detailed maps of the proposed facility
area, the more detailed maps shall also be included in Part I. Use the latest revision of all maps.
Land ownership map
Provide a map that locates the property owned by adjacent and potentially affected landowners. The
maps should show all property ownership within 1/4 mile of the facility, on-site facility easement holders,
and all mineral interest ownership under the facility.
Landowners list
Provide the adjacent and potentially affected landowners’ list, keyed to the land ownership map with each
property owner's name and mailing address. The list shall include all property owners within 1/4 mile of
the facility, easement holders, and all mineral interest ownership under the facility. Provide the property,
easement holders’, and mineral interest owners’ names and mailing addresses derived from the real
property appraisal records as listed on the date that the application is filed. Provide the list in electronic
form, as well.
D.
Property owner information
For permits, registrations, amendments, and modifications that change the legal description, a change in
owner, or a change in operator only, provide the following:
(1) the legal description of the facility;
(A)
the abstract number as maintained by the Texas General Land Office for the surveyed
tract of land;
(B)
the legal description of the property and the county, book, and page number or other
generally accepted identifying reference of the current ownership record;
(C)
for property that is platted, the county, book, and page number or other generally
accepted identifying reference of the final plat record that includes the acreage
encompassed in the application and a copy of the final plat, in addition to a written legal
description;
(D)
a boundary metes and bounds description of the facility signed and sealed by a registered
professional land surveyor;
(E)
on-site easements at the facility, and
(F)
drawings of the boundary metes and bounds description; and
(2) a property owner affidavit signed by the owner.
E.
Legal authority
Provide verification of the legal status of the owner and operator, such as a one-page certificate of
incorporation issued by the secretary of state. List all persons having over a 20% ownership in the
proposed facility.
TCEQ-0650, Part I Application (rev. 12/12/08)
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Indicate Ownership status of the facility:
Private
Corporation
Partnership
Proprietorship
Public
County
Federal
Municipal
Military
Other
(Specify)
State
Does the operator own the facility units and the facility property?
Yes
Non-Profit
Organization
Regional
No
If “No,” for permits, registrations, amendments, and modifications that changes the legal description, a
change in owner, or a change in operators submit a copy of the lease for the use of or the option to buy
the facility units or facility property, as appropriate, and identify:
Owner Name:
Street or P. O. Box:
(City) (County)( State)( Zip Code):
(Area Code) Telephone Number:
(Area Code) FAX Number:
Charter Number:
F.
Evidence of competency
For permits, registrations, amendments, and modifications that change the legal description, a change
in owner, or a change in operators submit a list of all Texas solid waste sites that the owner and
operator have owned or operated within the last ten years.
Site Name
Not Applicable
Site Type
Permit/Reg. No.
County
Dates of Operation
Submit a list of all solid waste sites in all states, territories, or countries in which the owner and operator
have a direct financial interest.
Site Name
Location
Dates of Operation
Regulatory Agency
(Name & Address)
Not Applicable
A licensed solid waste facility supervisor, as defined in 30 TAC Chapter 30, Occupational Licenses and
Registrations will be employed before commencing facility operation.
Provide the names of the principals and supervisors of the owner’s and operator’s organization,
together with previous affiliations with other organizations engaged in solid waste activities.
Name
Previous Affiliation
Other Organization
Not Applicable
For landfill permit applications only, evidence of competency to operate the facility shall also include
landfilling and earthmoving experience if applicable, and other pertinent experience, or licenses as
described in 30 TAC Chapter 30 possessed by key personnel. The number and size of each type of
equipment to be dedicated to facility operation will be specified in greater detail on Part IV of the
application within the site operating plan.
TCEQ-0650, Part I Application (rev. 12/12/08)
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Landfilling/Earthmoving Equipment Types
Not Applicable
Personnel Experience or Licenses
For mobile liquid waste processing units, submit a list of all solid waste, liquid waste, or mobile waste
units that the owner and operator have owned or operated within the past five years. Submit a list of any
final enforcement orders, court judgments, consent decrees, and criminal convictions of this state and the
federal government within the last five years relating to compliance with applicable legal requirements
relating to the handling of solid or liquid waste under the jurisdiction of the commission or the United
States Environmental Protection Agency. Applicable legal requirement means an environmental law,
regulation, permit, order, consent decree, or other requirement.
Solid waste, liquid waste, or mobile waste
units owned or operated within past 5
years
Not Applicable
G.
Texas and federal final enforcement orders, court
judgments, consent decrees, and criminal convictions
Appointments
Provide documentation that the person signing the application meets the requirements of 30 TAC
§305.44, Signatories to Applications. If the authority has been delegated, provide a copy of the document
issued by the governing body of the owner or operator authorizing the person that signed the application
to act as agent for the owner or operator.
H.
Application Fees
For a new permit, registration, amendment, modification, or temporary authorization, submit a $150
application fee.
For authorization to construct an enclosed structure over an old, closed municipal solid waste landfill in
accordance with 30 TAC 330 Subchapter T, submit a $2,500 application fee.
If paying by check, send payment to:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Financial Administration Division, MC 214
P. O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
Payment maybe made online using TCEQ e-pay at www.tceq.state.tx.us/e-services/
E-pay confirmation number
TCEQ-0650, Part I Application (rev. 12/12/08)
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IESI East Texas Regional Landfill
Affected Land Owners List
IESI East Texas Regional Landfill-Landfill Gas Management Plan Modification
May 3, 2012
Affected Land Owners List
(See attached ¼ mile radius map)
(From current Rusk County Appraisal District records)
1.
&
2.
James Kangerga 2009 Trust
James Michael Kangerga, Trustee
704 Pine Street
Henderson, TX 75654
7.
Donnie Anthony
611 Florey St.
Kilgore, TX 75662
8.
Bill King Estate
c/o Jessie Hill, et al.
117 Lewis St.
Henderson, TX 75652-6803
9.
&
10.
Wilkerson Family Trust
Melba Jo Wilkerson,Trustee
Melba Wilkerson
11 Woodhaven Circle
Henderson, TX 75654
11.
IESI TX Landfill, LP
Attention: Thomas J. Fowler,
General Counsel
2301 Eagle Parkway, Ste. 200
Fort Worth, TX 76177-2326
11A.
IESI TX Corp.
2301 Eagle Parkway, Ste. 200
Fort Worth, TX 76177-2326
Rade Russell Kangerga
102 E. Main Street
Henderson, TX 75652-3184
John Kangerga
102 E. Main Street
Henderson, TX 75652-3184
Spikes Kangerga
102 E. Main Street
Henderson, TX 75652-3184
3.
Will Sanders Estate
c/o Armestella Anthony
5063 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2333
4.
Clifford G. Starcher Estate
and Linda
4953 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2331
5.
6.
Will Sanders Estate
c/o Arma Burnett
5057 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2333
Shiloh Reese CME Church
c/o Estell Reese
422 E. Ragley St.
Henderson, Tx 75654-3235
12.
Barbara Simmons
5469 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2419
13.
Gary N. & Janie C. Pointer
5497 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2419
IESI East Texas Regional Landfill
Land Owners List (continued)
(From current Rusk County Appraisal District records)
14.
Michael Wilhite
P.O. Box 1810
Henderson, TX 75653-1810
22.
Joshua Lee
5652 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75652
15.
&
16.
Patsy Earline Jones
1302 CR 342 S
Henderson, TX 75654
23.
Mason William Schmidt, Jr.
5539 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2421
17.
Cecil R. & Clara V. West
2167 CR 304 S
Henderson, TX 75654-2348
24.
Haskell E. Gossett
150 Hillside Dr.
Liberty, TX 77575-3306
18.
Christopher Lynn Hale
P.O. Box 26
Henderson, TX 75653-0026
25.
Brenda Kay Harrison
6607 Taylor Way
Spring, TX 77389-2924
19.
Doris Artelia Reese Life Estate
20341 CR 482
Lindale, TX 75771-3711
26.
FM 2867 Right of Way
TxDOT Tyler District
2709 W. Front St.
Tyler, TX 75702
20.
Donald & Ettie Copeland
5788 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75652
27.
CR 355 Right of Way
Rusk County
P.O. Box 758
Henderson, TX 75652-0758
21.
Chris Alan Roberts
5580 FM 2867 E
Henderson, TX 75654-2420
Rusk County Appraisal District records do not include mineral interest ownership or facility easement
information.
Affected Landowner Map
D.J.R.
Redline Version
IESI EAST TEXAS REGIONAL LANDFILL
RUSK COUNTY, TEXAS
TCEQ PERMIT NO. MSW 1249B
PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION
PART III - FACILITY INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN
ATTACHMENT G
LANDFILL GAS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Prepared for
IESI TX Landfill LP
Technically Complete October 22, 2009
Prepared by
BIGGS & MATHEWS ENVIRONMENTAL
1700 Robert Road, Suite 100 Š Mansfield, Texas 76063 Š 817-563-1144
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
FIRM REGISTRATION NO. F-256
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS
FIRM REGISTRATION NO. 50222
May 3, 2012
Revisions Prepared by
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
1717 East Erwin
Tyler, Texas 75702
903-595-4421 Phone
903-595-6113 Fax
G3
INCIDENT SPECIFIC REMEDIATION PLAN
30 TAC §330.371(c)3
G3.1 Purpose and Background
This incident specific remediation plan is prepared in response to verified methane
concentrations exceeding five (5) percent within landfill gas probe M2. The initial
methane exceedance was detected during quarterly landfill gas monitoring in December
2011.
Landfill gas probe M2 is located approximately 65 feet south of a closed (Pre-Subtitle D)
landfill and approximately 50 feet north of Cell #1 within the active Subtitle D landfill.
G3.2
Assessment and Remediation Activities
In response to the verified methane exceedance, the facility has implemented the
following assessment and remediation activities:
•
Increased monitoring activities within landfill gas probe M2 and nearby
passive gas vent system to a bi-monthly frequency;
•
Installation of two (2) turbines to the existing passive gas vent system
risers in order to increase vacuum within the vent system;
•
A single pumping event of the passive gas vent system to remove
accumulated water within the trench; and,
•
A limited shallow subsurface investigation in the vicinity of landfill gas
probe M2 in order to attempt to determine the potential source of the
landfill gas. The investigation included advancing ten (10) boreholes via
hand auger to various depths in the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2,
Based upon the results of the shallow subsurface investigation, installation of additional
landfill gas extraction trenches was scheduled. However, solid waste was encountered
between 3 to 10 feet below ground surface in the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2. Waste
encountered appears to be municipal waste from the closed (Pre-Subtitle D) landfill
located north of landfill gas probe M2. This waste is expected to be the source of
methane within landfill gas probe M2.
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
Revised 5/3/2012
G3.3
Additional Remediation Activities
The facility will remove any waste encountered within approximately 15 feet of landfill
gas probe M2 and a groundwater monitoring well (MW-12) located in close proximity to
M2. The excavation of waste will also require the removal of the passive landfill gas
extraction system currently located in the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2. Landfill gas
probe M2 and groundwater monitoring well (MW-12), will not be removed during
excavation activities. Caution will be utilized during excavation and backfill activities to
prevent damage to the landfill gas probe and groundwater monitoring well.
During excavation activities, several test pits may be utilized to verify the deepest layer
of waste within the area has been removed. Excavated waste will be disposed within
the active working face of the Subtitle D landfill in accordance with the facility Site
Operating Plan. Stockpiling of waste is not anticipated; however, if necessary,
excavated waste will only be stockpiled within lined areas of the active landfill. The
excavation area will be covered overnight and during periods of inactivity due to
inclement weather.
Upon completion of excavation activities, clayey soils (CL, CH or SC) will be placed
within the excavation area and compacted. Clayey soils will be backfilled in thin lifts and
compacted. An approximate five (5) foot wide portion of the backfill, located along the
northern extent of the excavated area, will be compacted according to constructed soil
liner standards in order to form a poorly permeable wall between the closed Pre-Subtitle
D fill area and the landfill gas probe. The remediation activities are scheduled to begin
on May 7, 2012 with an expected completion date of May 21, 2012 dependent on
weather conditions.
G3.4
Post Completion Activities
Following completion of the remediation activities, monitoring of landfill gas probe M2 will
be conducted on a monthly basis for at least six (6) months. However, if methane levels
below five (5) percent are recorded during two (2) consecutive monthly monitoring
events, monitoring frequency will return to the normal quarterly schedule. In addition, a
report detailing remediation activities will be provided to the TCEQ upon completion of
remediation activities.
If after six (6) months of monitoring are conducted and methane levels remain above five
(5) percent; additional remediation activities will be implemented which may include
installation of addition passive landfill gas vent systems, additional compacted clay wall
structures or removing additional waste.
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
Revised 5/3/2012
Submittal Version
IESI EAST TEXAS REGIONAL LANDFILL
RUSK COUNTY, TEXAS
TCEQ PERMIT NO. MSW 1249B
PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION
PART III - FACILITY INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN
ATTACHMENT G
LANDFILL GAS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Prepared for
IESI TX Landfill LP
Technically Complete October 22, 2009
Prepared by
BIGGS & MATHEWS ENVIRONMENTAL
1700 Robert Road, Suite 100 Š Mansfield, Texas 76063 Š 817-563-1144
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
FIRM REGISTRATION NO. F-256
TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS
FIRM REGISTRATION NO. 50222
May 3, 2012
Revisions Prepared by
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
1717 East Erwin
Tyler, Texas 75702
903-595-4421 Phone
903-595-6113 Fax
G3
INCIDENT SPECIFIC REMEDIATION PLAN
30 TAC §330.371(c)3
G3.1 Purpose and Background
This incident specific remediation plan is prepared in response to verified methane
concentrations exceeding five (5) percent within landfill gas probe M2. The initial
methane exceedance was detected during quarterly landfill gas monitoring in December
2011.
Landfill gas probe M2 is located approximately 65 feet south of a closed (Pre-Subtitle D)
landfill and approximately 50 feet north of Cell #1 within the active Subtitle D landfill.
G3.2
Assessment and Remediation Activities
In response to the verified methane exceedance, the facility has implemented the
following assessment and remediation activities:
•
Increased monitoring activities within landfill gas probe M2 and nearby
passive gas vent system to a bi-monthly frequency;
•
Installation of two (2) turbines to the existing passive gas vent system
risers in order to increase vacuum within the vent system;
•
A single pumping event of the passive gas vent system to remove
accumulated water within the trench; and,
•
A limited shallow subsurface investigation in the vicinity of landfill gas
probe M2 in order to attempt to determine the potential source of the
landfill gas. The investigation included advancing ten (10) boreholes via
hand auger to various depths in the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2,
Based upon the results of the shallow subsurface investigation, installation of additional
landfill gas extraction trenches was scheduled. However, solid waste was encountered
between 3 to 10 feet below ground surface in the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2. Waste
encountered appears to be municipal waste from the closed (Pre-Subtitle D) landfill
located north of landfill gas probe M2. This waste is expected to be the source of
methane within landfill gas probe M2.
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
Revised 5/3/2012
G3.3
Additional Remediation Activities
The facility will remove any waste encountered within approximately 15 feet of landfill
gas probe M2 and a groundwater monitoring well (MW-12) located in close proximity to
M2. The excavation of waste will also require the removal of the passive landfill gas
extraction system currently located in the vicinity of landfill gas probe M2. Landfill gas
probe M2 and groundwater monitoring well (MW-12), will not be removed during
excavation activities. Caution will be utilized during excavation and backfill activities to
prevent damage to the landfill gas probe and groundwater monitoring well.
During excavation activities, several test pits may be utilized to verify the deepest layer
of waste within the area has been removed. Excavated waste will be disposed within
the active working face of the Subtitle D landfill in accordance with the facility Site
Operating Plan. Stockpiling of waste is not anticipated; however, if necessary,
excavated waste will only be stockpiled within lined areas of the active landfill. The
excavation area will be covered overnight and during periods of inactivity due to
inclement weather.
Upon completion of excavation activities, clayey soils (CL, CH or SC) will be placed
within the excavation area and compacted. Clayey soils will be backfilled in thin lifts and
compacted. An approximate five (5) foot wide portion of the backfill, located along the
northern extent of the excavated area, will be compacted according to constructed soil
liner standards in order to form a poorly permeable wall between the closed Pre-Subtitle
D fill area and the landfill gas probe. The remediation activities are scheduled to begin
on May 7, 2012 with an expected completion date of May 21, 2012 dependent on
weather conditions.
G3.4
Post Completion Activities
Following completion of the remediation activities, monitoring of landfill gas probe M2 will
be conducted on a monthly basis for at least six (6) months. However, if methane levels
below five (5) percent are recorded during two (2) consecutive monthly monitoring
events, monitoring frequency will return to the normal quarterly schedule. In addition, a
report detailing remediation activities will be provided to the TCEQ upon completion of
remediation activities.
If after six (6) months of monitoring are conducted and methane levels remain above five
(5) percent; additional remediation activities will be implemented which may include
installation of addition passive landfill gas vent systems, additional compacted clay wall
structures or removing additional waste.
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
Revised 5/3/2012
Application Fee Documentation
ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc.
GEOTECHNICAL ‘ MATERIALS ‘ ENVIRONMENTAL ‘ DRILLING ‘ LANDFILLS
May 3, 2012
Tyler, Texas
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Financial Administration Division, MC 214
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
Re:
IESI East Texas Regional Landfill – Rusk County
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) – Permit No. 1249B
RN 102379815/ CN 601668486
Landfill Gas Management Plan Modification Application Fee
Incident Specific Remediation Plan
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find the attached Permit Modification Application Fee for the above referenced facility.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
ETTL Engineers and Consultants Inc.
Daniel Richbourg
Project Manager
210 Beech Street
Texarkana, Arkansas 71854
870-772-0013 Phone
870-216-2413 Fax
1717 East Erwin
Tyler, Texas 75702
903-595-4421 Phone
903-595-6113 Fax
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707 West Cotton Street
Longview, Texas 75604-5505
903-758-0915 Phone
903-758-8245 Fax