November 8, 2017 Mr. Randy King, Complex Manager Tyson Foods Hope Complex PO Box 230 Hope, AR 71802 RE: Tyson Foods-McDonald's Unit Inspection / Complaint Investigation AFIN: 29-00035 Permit No.: AR0021326 AFIN: 29-00035 Permit No.: ARR00B647 Dear Mr. King: On October 24, 2017, I performed a Reconnaissance Inspection of the above referenced facility in response to a complaint. The complaint alleged that a gut pond was spilling over its banks. It appeared to have been happening for some time and the contractor was told to pour concrete over the area where the discharge was still standing. This inspection / investigation was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Copies of the inspection reports are enclosed for your records. No violations were noted at the time of the inspection. Please refer to the attached inspection report for any comments. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me at smithron@adeq.state.ar.us or 870-777-7585. Sincerely, Red Smith District 7 Field Inspector Office of Water Quality Page 1 of 6
FACILITY INFORMATION NAME: Tyson Foods-McDonald's Unit LOCATION: 275 Hempstead CR 278 CITY: Hope NAME: / TITLE Randy King COMPANY: Tyson Foods, Inc. MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 230 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Hope AR 71801 PHONE & EXT: / FAX: 870-777-8646 / EMAIL: RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL / Complex Manager WATER DIVISION INSPECTION REPORT AFIN: 29-00035 PERMIT #: AR0021326 DATE: 10/24/2017 COUNTY: 29 Hempstead PDS #: 100034 MEDIA: WN GPS LAT: 33.74065 LONG: -93.61434 LOCATION: Entrance FACILITY TYPE: 2 - Industrial FACILITY EVALUATION RATING: 3 - Satisfactory INSPECTION INFORMATION INSPECTOR ID#: 26294 S - State DATE(S): ENTRY TIME: EXIT TIME: 10/24/2017 09:40 11:30 FAYETTEVILLE SHALE RELATED: N INSPECTION TYPE: Reconnaissance PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/1/2106 PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 9/30/2021 FAYETTEVILLE SHALE VIOLATIONS: N INSPECTION PARTICIPANTS NAME/TITLE/PHONE/FAX/EMAIL/ETC.: Dwayne Fritts, Complex Environmental Manager 870-777-7357 CONTACTED DURING INSPECTION: No AREA EVALUATIONS (S=Satisfactory, M=Marginal, U=Unsatisfactory, N=Not Applicable/Evaluated) S PERMIT N FLOW MEASUREMENT N STORMWATER N RECORDS/REPORTS N LABORATORY S FACILITY SITE REVIEW S OPERATION & MAINTENANCE N EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATER N SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM N SAMPLING N SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL N PRETREATMENT N OTHER: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS No violations found during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENTS At no time during the inspection was any evidence of a levee breach or a spill found. INSPECTOR S SIGNATURE: Red Smith DATE: 10/31/2017 SUPERVISOR S SIGNATURE: Jason Bolenbaugh DATE: 11/8/2017 Inspection Report Page 2 of 6
Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 0950 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 1 Description: Looking north on west side of anaerobic lagoon. Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 0950 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 2 Description: Looking east between anaerobic lagoon and EQ basin. Inspection Report Page 3 of 6
Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 1008 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 3 Description: Looking south down east side of ponds. Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 1014 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 4 Description: Looking north down east side of ponds. Old oxidation pond not in service Inspection Report Page 4 of 6
Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 1019 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 5 Description: Looking north down east levee of anaerobic lagoon. Anaerobic lagoon Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 1037 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 6 Description: New extension to drive behind plant. Inspection Report Page 5 of 6
Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 1037 Witness: Dwayne Fritts 7 Description: Closer view of new extension to drive behind plant. Anaerobic lagoon Photographer: Red Smith Date: 10/24/2017 Time: 1041 Witness: Dwayne Fritts Photo #: 8 Description: Area behind live haul cooling shed being stabilized. Anaerobic lagoon Inspection Report Page 6 of 6