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April 15, 2014
John Carrigan, Section Chief
Solid Waste Management Section
MASSDEP NORTHEAST REGION
205B Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
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BOA IRU OF HEALTH
RE: Northside Carting, Inc. — Salem Transfer Station
Quarterly Compliance Inspection Report
1 ' Quarter - 2014
Dear Mr. Carrigan:
On behalf of Northside Carting, Inc. (NCI) and Thomson Brother's Industries, Inc. (TBI), Green
Seal Environmental, Inc. (GSE) respectfully submits the enclosed Quarterly Compliance
Inspection Report for compliance with the Solid Waste Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000, section
19.207(25) Inspections, promulgated on October 7, 2005 and as their Waste Ban Compliance
Plan/revised Authorization to Operate approval dated October 17, 2012.
During the site inspection, GSE made the following observations/conclusions and
recommendations:
1. The site appeared fairly well kept and orderly. Very limited windblown materials were
noted on site on the day of inspection
2. No nuisance conditions (sound, dust or odor) were identified, during the inspection.
3. Seven loads (less than 5 cubic yards) of C&D materials were delivered to the facility
during the inspection.
4. Three loads of brush and leaves/grass clippings from City residents were delivered to the
facility at the time of inspection
Please refer to the attached compliance inspection form for further details. The next inspection
of this facility will occur in July of 2014.
114 State Road, Building B. Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
Phone: (508) 888-6034 • Fax: (508) 888-1506
NNvw.gscenv.com
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Considerable site improvements are planned for the Salem Transfer Station pending closeout of
legal proceedings with the City of Salem and NCL A Modification of a Large Handling Facility
application and revised Operation and Maintenance Plan was submitted by NCI and GSE to
' MassDEP for temporary improvements to the facility. The temporary improvements will allow
for all waste tipping and handling to be performed completely under cover. GSE and NCI
submitted a second letter request for a 90 -day extension on the facility improvements which was
' approved and granted by MassDEP on April 11, 2014. Currently, the legal proceedings are
pending and depending on the outcome, may alter the Modification of a Large Handling Facility
submittal.
As required by regulation, the inspections are to be conducted by a registered Professional
Engineer, or other Qualified Environmental Professional approved by MassDEP. The resume of
the Qualified Environmental Professional that conducted the inspection is attached.
Please accept this letter and the accompanying report as my certification that to the best of my
knowledge all information is accurate and complete.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
GREEN SEAL ENVIItoNMENTAL, INC.
Peter R. Flood
Project Manager
Attachments: 1) Compliance Inspection Form
2) Resume of Qualified Environmental Professional
CC: Salem BOH (hard copy)
William Thomson, TBI (hard copy)
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ATTACHMENT I
COMPLIANCE INSPECTION FORM
Facility: Northside Carting Inc. (NCI) — Salem Transfer Station. Location: Salem MA
Date: 4/11/2014 Observer(s): Peter Flood
Owner's Representative/Contact (name/ft William Thomson (978) 686-2020
Time: Start —11:00 PM
End —12:15 PM
Weather Conditions:
❑ clear
❑ sunny
® overcast
® dry ❑ light rain
❑ heavy rain
❑ light snow
❑ heavy snow
❑calm ®light wind
❑ strong wind
(wind direction:
SW, Temp 53'F)
Reason for Site Visit:
® Routine ❑ Follow-up on previous violation ❑ Complaint
19.205: Handling Facility Design Requirements
(1) Storm Water Controls.
(a) Performance Standard. Storm water controls shall prevent erosion, prevent the discharge of
pollutants, protect the physical integrity of the handling facility, and be managed according to applicable
standards established by the Department including, but not limited to, the wetlands protection
regulations at 310 CMR 10.05(6)(b) and the Department's Storm Water Policy. For purposes of
meeting the storm water standards established by the Department, recharge shall be permitted at the
handling facility only where the recharge will not adversely impact the quality of groundwater leaving
the site. Peak rate attenuation shall be in accordance with that described in 310 CMR 19.205(1)(b):
Design Standards, and source controls and pollution prevention measures (including design of the
handling facility) shall be implemented to prevent discharge of pollutants. This standard applies to the
construction and operational phases of the handling facility.
(b) Design Standards:
GSE Comment: Currently the site has minimal Paving and stormwater primarily
' infiltrates directly into the ground. On the day of inspection construction and demolition
materials in the tipping area were under cover and would not have limited potential to
come into contact with stormwater. Please note that significant facility improvements
' are planned for the facility which is currently being worked out between NCI and the
City of Salem.
' (2) Equipment.
(a) The operator shall provide equipment in adequate numbers and of appropriate type and size for the
proper operation of the handling facility in accordance with good engineering practice and in
compliance with 310 CMR 19.000. All compactor or other processing units shall be in duplicate with
each unit capable of handling the expected design tons per day; except that only one compactor or
processing unit may be satisfactory
1. where the handling facility will handle under 150 tons per day, or
' 2. where adequate facilities to continue operation and/or an alternate method to handle all
incoming refuse in an approved and sanitary manner in the event of a failure or breakdown is provided.
(b) The operator shall make provisions for the routine maintenance of equipment to assure satisfactory
performance capability for the various operations of the handling facility.
' 114 State Road, Building B, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
Phone: (508) 888-6034 0 Fax: (508) 888-1506
www.gseenv.com
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(c) The operator shall provide at the site suitable shelter or protection for all equipment and necessary
service supplies used in connection with the handling facility.
(d) The operator shall make arrangements for providing standby equipment in the event of breakdown
of regular equipment. Such standby equipment shall be available for use and shall be provided within
24 hours of breakdown; otherwise the handling facility shall be closed for receipt of wastes until
' equipment becomes available.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
' (3) Weighing Facilities.
The operator shall make provision on a continuous basis for the weighing or measuring of refuse
delivered to the handling facility. Scales or other measuring devices may be required by the
Department as follows:
(a) The operator of existing or new handling facilities receiving 100 tons or more per day shall weigh all
incoming solid waste.
(b) Operators of handling facilities that receive less than 100 tons per day shall, on a daily basis,
estimate the total weight and volume of waste delivered based upon the capacity of the vehicles which
delivered solid waste to the facility.
GSE Comment: The facilitv is in compliance.
19.206: Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Processing Facilities
' Requirements
(1) All handling (unloading, storage, crushing, shredding, chipping, sorting, etc.) of C&D waste shall
occur indoors unless otherwise approved by the Department.
(2) All processed C&D waste and recovered or recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner
appropriate for that material to protect the public health, safety and the environment. In general all
processed C&D wastes (i.e. C&D fines), but not necessarily recovered or recyclable materials, shall be
stored in covered containers or in covered piles on impervious surfaces.
(3) All storm water, or water used for site operations, that comes in contact with C&D materials and
t recovered or recyclable materials shall be controlled and collected and otherwise properly managed in
accordance with all applicable local, state and federal requirements prior to discharge offsite.
GSE Comment: On the day of inspection C&D materials were stored under cover
within the building) and have limited potential to come into contact with stormwater.
Currently the tipping of C&D materials is done partially under cover. The planned
' facility upgrades will provide for all waste handling to be performed completely under
cover. The facility upgrades are currently on hold between NCI and the City of Salem
until specific legal issues (currently in the court system) are closed out.
NCI has submitted an Operation Modification application and revised Operation and
Maintenance Plan for temporary site improvements for all of the waste handling to be
performed under cover. GSE and NCI have submitted a second letter request to
MassDEP for a 90 day extension on the site improvements until court decision is reached.
MassDEP approved and granted the extension on April 11, 2014.
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19.207: Handling Facility Operation and Maintenance Requirements
(1) General.
Operators shall incorporate procedures and practices, in accordance with approved
plans and permit conditions, which will prevent pollution of ground water, surface water and
air quality and prevent dust, odors, noise and other nuisance conditions from developing.
GSE Comment:
off site.
(2) Supervision of Operation.
(a) The operator of the handling facility shall be under the overall supervision and
direction of an engineer or other person qualified and experienced in matters of solid
waste handling and disposal.
Name: Peter R. Flood
(b) The operator of the handling facility shall be knowledgeable of the requirements of 310
CMR 16.00 and 310 CMR 19.000, and of the general operating procedures and plans
as prescribed by the design engineer.
(c) The operator shall be required to demonstrate familiarity and capability to operate
equipment at the handling facility.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(3) Access to Facilities.
(a) The operator shall provide and maintain in good repair access roads at the facility. Such
access roads shall be paved to minimize dust and designed and constructed so that traffic will
flow smoothly and will not be interrupted by inclement weather.
(b) The operator shall limit access to the facility to such periods of time as an attendant is on
duty and to those persons authorized to use the facility for the disposal of refuse.
GSE Comment:
(4) Security.
(a) The operator shall provide sufficient fences or other barriers to prevent access to the
facility except at designated points of entry or exit.
(b) A gate shall be provided at all access points and shall be locked at all times when the
operator or his agent is not on site or during hours when the facility is not operating.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
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(5) Posting of the Handling Facility.
The operator of a handling facility shall post signs at all access points to the facility which, at
minimum, includes the following information:
(a) the name(s) of the owner and operator of the facility;
(b) a 24-hour emergency telephone number for the facility;
(c) the hours of operation;
(d) a list of solid wastes banned or restricted pursuant to 310 CMR 19.017;
(e) other limitations and conditions of access to the facility; and
(f) where established by the municipality, penalties for unauthorized use.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(6) Unloading Refuse.
' The operator shall provide for continuous supervised unloading of refuse from incoming vehicles and
shall post appropriate signs or other means to indicate clearly where incoming vehicles are to unload
the refuse by direction of the attendant or equipment operator on duty.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(7) Special Wastes.
No solid waste that has been classified as a special waste pursuant to 310 CMR 19.061(2): Special
Waste, shall be received or handled at any handling facility unless the provisions of 310 CMR 19.061
are satisfied and the special waste is handled in accordance with any conditions specified by the
Department in granting approval to handle the special waste and in accordance with the handling
provisions of 310 CMR 19.061.
Classification of Special Wastes. A solid waste is classified as a special waste if:
' (a) the waste is a special waste listed in 310 CMR 19.061(3); or
(b) the waste will require special management to ensure protection of public health, safety or the
environment based upon the physical, biological, or chemical properties of the waste.
(3) Listed Special Wastes. Solid wastes that the Department has classified as listed special wastes
include: (a) asbestos waste; (b) infectious wastes, except as specified in 310 CMR 19.061(6)(c)4.; (c)
sludges, including but not limited to wastewater treatment sludges, drinking water treatment sludges
and industrial process wastewater treatment sludges.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(8) Banned or Restricted Solid Wastes.
1 Solid wastes which have been banned or restricted from transfer or disposal pursuant to 310 CMR
19.017: Waste Bans, shall be managed at a handling facility in accordance with the approved facility
plan prepared and approved in accordance with 310 CMR 19.017(5) unless an exception has been
granted under 310 CMR 19.017(6).
Note: Review facility specific Waste Ban Compliance Plan
GSE Comment:
(9) Hazardous Waste.
(a) No operator shall handle any material subject to the Hazardous Waste Regulations, 310 CMR
30.000, at a solid waste handling facility permitted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 150A, except that waste
oil and household hazardous waste may be collected at a facility pursuant to 310 CMR 19.207(10).
(b) The operator shall implement a program, approved by the Department, for detection and exclusion
of hazardous wastes.
(c) The operator shall, within 24 hours, notify the Department and the board of health of the discovery
of any material subject to 310 CMR 30.000: Hazardous Waste.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(10) Household Hazardous Waste and Waste Oil Collections at Handling
Facilities.
If household hazardous waste and waste oil are collected at handling facilities, the household
hazardous waste and/or waste oil shall be collected with prior notice to DEP and in compliance with
either:
(a) 310 CMR 30.392: Events for the Accumulation of Household Hazardous Waste and/or Hazardous
Waste Generated by Very Small Quantity Generators, or
b) 310 CMR 30.393: Centers for the Accumulation of Hazardous Waste Generated by
Households and/or Very Small Quantity Generators.
Note: If waste oil is collected, the facility registration, storage area labeling and shipping records should
be checked.
GSE Comment: Not applicable.
(11) Bulky Waste.
(a) An operator may accept bulky wastes where:
1. the handling of such wastes is consistent with the facility's site assignment and/or permit;
and
I, 2. the handling of such wastes can be carried out in a manner which is manageable and
compatible with the facility's operation and maintenance plan and environmental control
systems.
(b) The Department may disallow or place conditions on the handling of bulky waste at a handling
facility in order to protect the engineering or operational integrity of the facility.
(c) The board of health may, by regulation, specify the maximum size of large, heavy, or bulky items to
be managed at the handling facility and may prohibit altogether the handling of certain items.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(d) If brush is accepted at the handling facility, provisions should be made for the brush to be received
in bundles no larger in size than can be handled in an acceptable and sanitary manner by the specific
equipment. Brush should not be allowed to accumulate beyond 48 hours after deposition at the
handling facility.
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Description of status of brush collection area, if any.
GSE Comment: The brush area was observed neat and orderly on the day of
inspection with no nuisance conditions noted. A stockpile of brush was noted
(12) Liquid Wastes.
(a) No liquid wastes shall be managed at a handling facility. With the exception of septage, contained
liquid wastes generated by and produced in the normal operation of a household shall not be
considered to be liquid wastes unless expressly excluded through 310 CMR 19.017: Waste Bans.
(b) For the purpose of 310 CMR 19.130 liquid wastes means any material that drains freely or contains
free draining liquids, as determined by using the Paint Filter Liquids Test, Method 9095 as described in
USEPA Publication SW -846.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(13) Bird Hazards.
The operator of facilities located in proximity to airports shall operate and maintain the facility in such
manner as to minimize, to the extent practicable, the potential for the facility to pose a bird hazard to
aircraft.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(14) Dust Control.
The operator shall undertake suitable measures to control dust wherever and whenever necessary at
the site, the access road, and any other areas related to or under control of the waste handling facility
operator to prevent nuisance conditions. Water shall not be used for dust control in amounts that
produce excessive infiltration, ponding, runoff or erosion.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. No nuisance conditions were
noted on the day of inspection.
(15) Vector Control.
(a) The operator shall cause routine waste handling facility operations to be carried out promptly in a
systematic manner and shall take preventative measures to maintain conditions unfavorable for the
attraction or production of insects, birds, rodents and other vectors.
(b) The Department may require a routine program for the control and elimination of insects and
rodents and other vectors at the handling facility site. The operator shall cause supplemental control
measures, including but not limited to the use of effective insecticides and rodenticides, to be
implemented when necessary.
(c) The application of pesticides shall be made only by a pesticide operator licensed by the
Massachusetts Pesticide Board.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
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(16) Control of Wind-blown Litter.
(a) The operator shall take measures to prevent the scattering of refuse and wind-blown litter, including
incorporating litter fencing, natural barriers or other devices to prevent the scattering of solid waste
' beyond the facility.
(b) The operator shall provide for routine maintenance and general cleanliness of the entire handling
facility area. Such provisions are to be detailed on the engineering plans or written operating
procedures.
■ GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. Very minimal windblown materials
were observed on site on the day of inspection. No windblown materials were
' noted off site.
(17) Staffing.
' (a) The operator shall provide an adequate number of trained staff to ensure that the facility is operated
and maintained as designed and in accordance with good solid waste management practices.
(b) During hours of operation the operator shall be continuously present at the handling facility.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(18) Employee Facilities.
(a) The operator shall provide proper shelter and facilities for employees working at the facility. The
shelter and facilities shall contain:
1. sufficient light and heat;
2. a safe drinking water supply;
3. sanitary hand washing and toilet facilities;
4. an operational telephone or two-way radio system; and
5. other equipment or appurtenances necessary for full compliance with federal and state worker health
and safety requirements.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(19) Accident Prevention and Safety.
(a) All employees shall be instructed in the principles of first-aid and safety and in the specific
operational procedure necessary to prevent accidents.
(b) The operator shall provide and maintain adequate first-aid supplies at the site at all times.
(c) The operator shall provide for two-way radios or telephones and ensure that the numbers for
emergency medical care and ambulances are posted at the site.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(20) Fire Protection.
The operator shall take suitable measures for the prevention and control of fires at the facility by
complying with at least the following:
(a) Make available at the facility an adequate supply of water under pressure with sufficient fire hose,
unless a fully -manned fire station is located within two miles;
(b) A separate area shall be provided, located away from combustible materials, refuse and buildings,
for quick dumping and quenching or snuffing of hot loads;
(c) Arrange for a nearby fire department to provide emergency service whenever called;
(d) Mount detachable fire extinguishers, maintained in working order, on all equipment and in all
buildings.
' (e) The operator shall ensure that no materials are stored, held, maintained or placed at a handling
facility in such a manner as to pose a fire hazard.
(f) The operator shall be responsible for seeking fire -fighting assistance, initiating and providing
assistance and/or resources for fire -fighting actions until all smoldering, smoking and burning cease.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. Fire station is located within 2
miles of the facility
(21) Recycling Operations.
(a) The operator may make provisions for the recycling of materials provided that a definite plan of
procedure is implemented and followed to enable said operation to be carried out in an organized,
sanitary, orderly and dependable manner with minimal interference to the routine handling facility
operations.
(b) Any container, or specially designed enclosed area, used for the storage of recyclable
materials (such as glass, cans, paper, etc.) shall be clearly identified and maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition and the surrounding areas shall be kept in a similar condition.
(c) All accumulated recyclable materials shall be removed from the facility at least every 60 days and/or
at such other times as may be specified by the Department.
(d) Recyclable materials of a nature or in quantities that cause odor or pose a threat to the public health
or are detrimental to the environment or the surrounding area shall not be accumulated.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(22) Records for Operational and Plan Execution.
(a) The operator shall maintain a daily log to record operational information, including but not limited to
the type and quantity of solid waste received and the status of all environmental control
or monitoring systems.
(b) The operator shall submit to the Department, no later than February 15 of each calendar year, an
annual report summarizing the facility's operations for the previous calendar year. — see regulations for
details
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(23) Screening and/or Fencing.
The Department may require that the handling facility be suitably screened by fencing, or other
approved methods, to shield the area from adjoining properties.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
(24) Open Burning.
No open burning of any refuse, including brush, wood or diseased trees shall be permitted at the
handling facility site at any time of the year except as may be expressly permitted by the Department
pursuant to 310 CMR 7.07: U Open Burning.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. No burning occurs on site.
(25)Inspections.
(a) The facility shall be inspected by a Massachusetts registered professional engineer, or other
qualified professional approved by the Department, experienced in solid waste management, and
retained by the owner/operator, on a frequency as approved by the Department in the Operation and
Maintenance Plan.
See regulations for report details.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance. Please see the attached
resume(s) for the Qualified Environmental Professional credentials.
19.203: Additional Requirements
Nothing in 310 CMR 19.000 shall be construed to limit the Department from determining on a facility or
site specific basis that additional design or operation and maintenance components are required where
conditions warrant such additional design or operation and maintenance measures to protect public
health, safety and the environment or to mitigate potential adverse impacts. When deemed necessary
by the Department, in response to conditions that have developed at a facility, the Department may
require a facility to monitor air and/or surface or ground water to determine if the conditions present a
threat to public health, safety or the environment.
GSE Comment: The facility is in compliance.
Conclusion:
It is LSE's opinion based on visual evidence, interviews and a review of the applicable
documentation that identifies compliance related conditions that NCI is currently
operating in substantial compliance.
As noted above, considerable site improvements are planned pending closeout of legal
proceedings with the City of Salem and NCI. NCI has submitted an Operation
Modification application and revised Operation and Maintenance Plan for temporary
site improvements for all of the waste handling to be performed under cover. GSE and
NCI have submitted a letter request to MassDEP for a second 90 day extension
(approved by MassDEP on April 11, 2014) on the site improvements since a court
decision is pending.
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Certification Statement
I, Peter R. Flood, certify to the best of my knowledge that all of the information contained herein is
accurate and complete and best reflects site conditions observed at the time and date of the inspection.
Additionally, I certify that the inspection conducted was in compliance with the revised Solid Waste
Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000, section 19.207(25) Inspections, promulgated on October 7, 2005.
April 15, 2014
Peter R. Flood, Date
Project Manager
Green Seal Environmental, Inc.
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ATTACHMENT 2
QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL RESUME
Peter R. Flood
Project Manager
Education: • BS, Biology, University of Massachusetts Boston
t • Certificate, Environmental Science, Cape Cod Community College
• AS, Business Management, Massachusetts Bay Community College
Qualifications: • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 - 40 -Hour HAZWOPER
• OSHA 10 -Hour Construction Health & Safety Training
• Massachusetts Certified Asbestos Inspector License # 41709
• Army Corp Wetland Delineation Manual -36-Hour Training
Present Position: GREEN SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. (GSE)
Mr. Flood is a project manager for GSE and oversees solid waste type projects including
permitting and compliance. In addition to solid waste projects, Mr. Flood oversees projects
including environmental due diligence, construction oversight, environmental investigations
and regulatory compliance assistance. Mr. Flood is also responsible for conducting wetland
delineations and wetland related regulatory filings to MassDEP and local conservation
commissions.
Representative Mr. Flood has nine years experience with environmental and science based organizations
Experience: with significant experience in project management. Mr. Flood has prepared numerous
solid waste permit applications for modifying, constructing, and operating solid waste
facilities and has authored reports for the permitting and the beneficial reuse of a
multitude of waste derived products. In addition, Mr. Flood has extensive experience
with hydrogeologic investigations, hazardous material response actions, release
investigations, environmental site assessments and wetland delineations and permitting.
Mr. Flood is also trained in Information Mappinem
SOLID WASTE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
Robert Childs, Inc. - S. Dennis, MA - Mr. Flood was the acting project manager for
the permitting and development of a 100 ton per day Wood Waste Reclamation
Facility (WWRF). Project tasks included the preparation of all permit applications
(local and state) for the development and subsequent operations of the facility. In
addition, as part of the permitting process, Mr. Flood prepared a hydrogeological
study and a majority of the facility specific health and safety training and
operational manuals.
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Peter R. Flood continued
Project Manager
• SOLID WASTE FACILITY EXPANSIONS & MODIFICATIONS
Multiple facilities — Massachusetts & Rhode Island — Mr. Flood has been
responsible for solid waste facility modifications for facilities located in
Taunton, Raynham, Ware, Orleans, Dennis, New Bedford, Stoughton, Sandwich,
Brewster, Chatham, Harwich, and Roxbury. Expansions have consisted of either
increasing the allowable daily tonnage or changing the type of waste that is
allowed to be accepted/processed/handled at the facility. Modifications have
consisted of full scale state-of-the-art facility development (e.g. New England
Recycling, Inc. of Taunton, MA — featured in national trade magazines as a
leader in the recycling industry), processing line modifications, building and/or
infrastructure construction, upgrades to increase throughput or to create controls
to enhance environmental protection of multiple medias (soil, groundwater,
surface water and air). Many of the modifications required multiple permits
through local and state agencies and in some instances (e.g. NPDES
Construction and Multi -sector General Permits) from US EPA. Modifications
have also included converting wood waste landfills into WWRF's pursuant to
MassDEP policy and regulation. Mr. Flood has been responsible for the
development of four fully permitted and operational W WRF's in Massachusetts.
SOLID WASTE FACILITY MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE
• Mr. Flood is responsible for the majority of all solid waste compliance services that
GSE provides. Services are rendered on a monthly and quarterly basis for many
active solid waste management facilities in Massachusetts. Compliance services
include facility inspections; permit compliance associated with beneficial use
determinations (reporting, material sampling for chemical and physical properties,
etc.); in-situ monitoring/screening (e.g. landfill gas and leachate monitoring); and,
Third Party Audits based on operational permit requirements.
Peter R. Flood continued
Project Manager
Representative
Experience:
(continued)
Active compliance related clients include (partial list):
• Casella Waste Services Sandwich
and Rochester, MA
• New Bedford Waste Services—
New Bedford, MA
• New England Recycling, Inc. -
Taunton, MA
• Bourne Landfill, Bourne, MA
• Devens Recycling Center, Devens,
MA
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• Waste Management — Raynham and
Taunton, MA
• Robert B. Our Company — Harwich,
MA
• Robert Childs, Inc — S. Dennis, MA
• S&J Exco, Inc. - S. Dennis, MA
• Daniels Recycling Company, Inc. -
Orleans, MA
• BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATIONS (BUDS) — REGULATED USES
o BUDS have been approved for multiple facilities in Massachusetts, New
York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut. All of the
beneficial use determinations have been prepared for reusing construction
and demolition debris materials for:
• Alternative daily cover (fines)
• Landfill pre -capping material (fines and residuals)
• Shaping and grading material (fines and residuals)
• Roadway stabilization (aggregates, fines and residuals)
• Internal stormwater controls (aggregates)
• Erosion control for reduction of storm water velocity and siltation [e.g. rip rap,
check dams, temporary sedimentation ponds, etc.] (aggregates)
• Leachate and landfill gas pipe bedding (aggregates)
• Leachate and landfill gas drainage layer material (aggregates)
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Peter R. Flood continued
Project Manager
BENEFICIAL USE DETERMINATIONS — UNRESTRICTED USES
Middleboro, MA — Ocean Spray Cranberries — GSE was able to obtain an
unrestricted BUD for the reuse of cranberry pomace for a multitude of uses
including: a mulch bulking agent, an amendment to finished compost, and as a
growth medium for various greenhouse applications. Currently over 8,000 tons of
pomace are beneficially reused each year.
Multiple facilities — Massachusetts — GSE was retained by five separate solid waste
facilities (S&J Exco, Daniels Recycling, New Bedford Waste Services, New
England Recycling, and Trojan Recycling) to assess whether C&D derived "clean"
wood could be extracted from the waste stream and be utilized in various
unrestricted (e.g. residential setting) land -applied applications. Mr. Flood served
as the lead field scientist and report author for this project. This permitting process
statistically compared the chemical and physical characteristic of C&D derived
clean wood including linear lumber, pallets, and fencing to virgin coniferous and
deciduous green wood materials. After multiple studies, GSE was able to obtain
the first BUD of its type on Massachusetts for five solid waste facilities. Currently,
solid waste facilities are able to recycle this wood into recyclable products for land -
applied uses such as mulch and animal bedding.
CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT
Multiple Solid Waste Facilities — Mr. Flood has provided construction oversight to
multiple solid waste facilities including S&J Exco, Inc., Rochester Environmental
Park, Trojan Recycling, New England Recycling, and Stoughton Recycling
Technologies. Oversight has included management of subcontractors, providing
specifications, maintaining permit approval compliance (e.g. MA Wetland Protection
Act or MassDEP Authorization to Construct [ATC]) and documentation for controlled
construction scenarios.
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Project Manager
HAZARDS WASTE SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
• Falmouth, MA — (former Falmouth Mutual) Mr. Flood was involved with
conducting assessment and field activities to determine many of the on-site
impacts associated with a former floor drain system within in an automotive repair
garage discharging into an oil water separator and leaching pit. Mr. Flood
coordinated the removal of oily water and sludge via vacuum truck, the removal
of the oil water separator and associated leach pits, and the removal and disposal
of 250 cubic yards of impacted soils. In addition to the remedial activities, Mr.
Flood also conducted indoor air sampling and soil gas sampling within the site
building.
• Raynham, MA (Metro Ford) — Mr. Flood was the acting field scientist for a
release of petroleum product and solvents that were found within unidentified
leaching pits that were uncovered during the expansion of a their automobile
dealership. Mr Flood coordinated the removal and disposal of over 750 tons of
impacted soils and confirmed that no further removal/remedial activities were
required. The GSE team was commended by the client for prompt service and
activities, which resulted in only minor construction delays.
• Springfield, MA (private client) - The assessment identified that the site was
impacted with heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons and PCB's within the soil
and groundwater. This site was proposed to be remediated and developed into a
solid waste facility. GSE was commended by the Pioneer Regional Valley
Planning Authority for our effort in trying to redevelop an impacted and
unutilized property
STUDIES & RESEARCH
• Multiple Sites — (private clients) — Mr. Flood has been the project lead on
assessing at the viability of siting solid waste facilities in Dracut and Fall River
Massachusetts and other sites across New England. By assessing for viability
(state and local siting criterion) prior to performing surveying and hard
engineering/design, GSE has been able to determine the likelihood of
permitability. By performing these services, GSE has saved the clients tens of
thousands of dollars.
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Project Manager
ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTY AUDITS & ASSESSMENT
New England — Mr. Flood has acted as project manager or field scientist on
hundreds of environmental site assessments in MA for local and regional financial
institutions and private clients. Assessments have included limited asbestos
surveys, soil and groundwater sampling, municipal and historical research,
MassDEP file reviews, and other ancillary task to identify and quantify if a
particular site has been impacted by oils and/or hazardous materials.
WETLAND DELINEATIONS AND PERMITTING
Mr. Flood has acted as Project Manager and/or field scientist for
numerous wetland delineations and associated permit filings (i.e. Notice
of Intent, Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation) for projects
and clients throughout Massachusetts. In addition to fieldwork, Mr. Flood
has represented clients and provided consulting services during
conservation commission hearings.
Affiliations: • Construction Material Recycling Association, Member
• MassDEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee
• Society of Wetland Scientists, Member
• American Ornithologists Union
• American Birding Association, Member
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Member
• Cape Cod Bird Club - Secretary