Stakeholder Process for Readoption of Existing Rules 2017

Overview

Following the existing rule review process required by N.C. Gen. Stat. §150B-21.3A in 2016, a stakeholder planning meeting and group session was held on January 20, 2017 to discuss the readoption of the rules in 15A NCAC 13B for Non-hazardous Solid Waste Management. At the meeting, the process, a tentative timetable, and the need for a collaborative stakeholder process were discussed. The Division of Waste Management's (DWM) Solid Waste Section (Section), in collaboration with the stakeholders, established working groups to review and discuss rule sets of substantial interest.

The stakeholders participating in the working groups included Section staff, NCDEQ Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) staff, representatives of the NC Solid Waste Association of North America (NC SWANA), the NC Chapter of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NC NWRA), the NC Septic Tank Association, the NC Pumper Group, the medical waste industry,  environmental groups including the NC Conservation Network, and private consultants. The working groups held multiple stakeholder meetings throughout 2017 on the various solid waste rule topics, and detailed working group information including group members and meeting summaries can be found below.

Prior Comments Received

The following comments were received prior to initiation of the rule review process for consideration during the stakeholder process and the rule readoption:

Working Group Information

Tab/Accordion Items

Team Members (see meeting summaries for meeting participants)

  • DWM - Shawn McKee, Donna Wilson, and Perry Sugg
  • NWRA - Shawn Carroll
  • SWANA - Joe Hack (to monitor only)
  • Smith Gardner - Stacey Smith
  • NC Septic Tank Association - Doug Lassiter

Meeting Information

  1. March 1, 2017, 4 - 5 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. September 6, 2017, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  3. October 6, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  4. November 1, 2017, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  5. November 30, 2017, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary and Draft Rule Changes

Team Members 

  • DWM - Ed Mussler, Larry Frost, and Shannon Aufman
  • DEACS - Wendy Worley
  • NWRA - David Pepper
  • SWANA - Mike Plummer and Kenton Yang
  • Conservation Network - Jamie Cole

Meeting Information

  1. March 1, 2017, 9 - 10:15 a.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. April 6, 2017, 12 noon at the Renaissance (31 Woodfin St) in Asheville and Conference Call
  3. October 10, 2019, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. in Green Square Cape Fear Conf Room, Raleigh
  4. December 2, 2019. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Green Square Training Room, Raleigh - Sign-In Sheet

Team Members 

  • DWM - Jackie Drummond and Ervin Lane
  • DEACS - Wendy Worley
  • NWRA - Matt Einsmann
  • SWANA - Joan Smyth
  • Conservation Network - Jamie Cole
  • North Carolina Geologist Licensing Board - Rachel Kirkman
  • CDM - Mat Colone

Meeting Information

  1. March 1, 2017, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. April 3, 2017, 3 - 5 p.m. at 2090 U.S. 70, Swannanoa and Conference Call - Meeting Summary
  3. May 4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office - Meeting Summary and Draft Rule Changes
  4. June 20, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office - Meeting Summary and Draft Rule Changes
  5. August 9, 2017, 9 -11 a.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary and Draft Rule Changes
  6. September 7, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office - Meeting Summary and Draft Rule Changes
  7. November 9, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office - Meeting Summary and Draft Rule Changes

Team Members 

  • DWM - Sarah Rice and Jenny Lopp
  • NWRA - Phil Carter
  • SWANA - John Roberson
  • Smith-Manus, Bonding Agent - Chelie Lacrosse
  • Garrett & Moore, Consultant - Vance Moore

Meeting Information

  1. March 1, 2017, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. April 26, 2017, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Green Square Room 3001 and Conference Call
  3. December 2, 2019 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Green Square Training Room, Raleigh - Sign-In Sheet

Team Members 

  • DWM - Bill Patrakis and John Patrone
  • NWRA - Rachel Kirkman, Anne Germain
  • Stericycle - Don Nuss, Craig Edwards, Selin Hoboy
  • Carolina Biomedical - Chet Hinton
  • Assured Waste Solutions - Doug Bowman, Tim Barrett
  • Enco Labs - Jim Hays
  • Earth Compliance Solutions - Andrea Arredondo

Meeting Information

  1. June 19, 2017, 2 - 4 p.m. in Green Square Rm 1107, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. August 16, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office - Meeting Summary
  3. October 4, 2017, 1 - 3:30 p.m. in Green Square Rm 3001, Raleigh, meeting continued on Oct. 26, 2017, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Conference Call - Initial Working Draft of Rule Changes
  4. November 29, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office - Draft Rule Changes
  5. January 31, 2018, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Conference Call - Draft Rule Changes
  6. February 16, 2018, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Conference Call - Draft Rule Changes
  7. March 12, 2018, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Conference Call - Draft Rule Changes
  8. April 10, 2018, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Conference Call

Team Members 

  • DWM - Chester Cobb
  • NWRA - Shawn Carroll
  • SWANA - Joe Hack to monitor only
  • N.C. Pumper Group/N.C. Portable Toilet Group - Joseph McClees

Meeting Information

  1. March 1, 2017, 4 - 5 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. October 19, 2017, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Draft Rule Changes

Team Members 

  • DWM - Jason Watkins and John Patrone
  • DEACS - Wendy Worley
  • NWRA - John Pfleger
  • SWANA - Joe Hack

Meeting Information

  1. March 1, 2017, 1 - 2:15 p.m. in Green Square, Raleigh - Meeting Summary
  2. April 10, 2017, 2 - 3 p.m. Conference Call
  3. May 24, 2017, 1:30 - 3 p.m. in Green Square Rm 5212, Raleigh
  4. August 14, 2017, 2 - 3 p.m. Conference Call
  5. October 25, 2017, 2 - 4 p.m. Conference Call - Meeting Summary and Initial Working Draft of Rule Changes 
  6. October 10, 2019, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. in Green Square Cape Fear Conf Room, Raleigh
  7. December 2, 2019. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Green Square Training Room, Raleigh - Sign-In Sheet