Solid Waste Section September 2001

Division of Waste Management

N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources

In an effort to increase the utility and conserve resources in data management, The North Carolina Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Solid Waste Section are conducting a pilot program. The program focuses on electronic submission, storage and accessibility of the large amount of environmental data collected at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills across the state. The pilot is named EDD for Electronic Data Delivery. The study includes an electronic template to provide a consistent framework for delivery of data routinely collected from surface and groundwater sampling points at permitted sites.

A few facilities were chosen to participate in the development and testing of the template. Numerous revisions have been made in the template and major obstacles seem to be eliminated. Some of the expected benefits include a streamlined data submission process, improved long term data organization and management, saving time and money on data reporting and using less paper and space in report preparation and filing. Efficient procurement of laboratory services, reduced variability in data results, and improved access to a valuable database will allow interested parties to see the overall picture. The data is an invaluable planning tool when examining trends for opportunities to save time and money. It also improves the section's ability to protect public health and the environment.

For more information contact Mark Poindexter at mark.poindexter@ncmail.net or (919) 733-0692 x 261.

The North Carolina General Assembly continues its "short session". However, several pieces of legislation effecting solid waste have already passed and been signed into law by Governor Easley. Senate Bill 264 requires any state agency, the General Assembly, the General Court of Justice, or The University of North Carolina, when economically practicable, to use paper that is recycled and capable of being recycled for reports. Acid-free paper is specified for historical and enduring publications. All reports are to be printed on both sides, again if economically feasible. Senate Bill 783 extends the sunset through September 2003 on the provision exempting from permit requirements landfills with a disposal area of one acre or less for on-site disposal of demolished buildings. In addition, the bill modifies siting criteria and corrects a flaw in reporting requirements. The law now places full authority and responsibility with the counties for assuring that exempt landfills meet the requirements.

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